Over time, plaque and tartar cause severe harm to the teeth, gums, and underlying jawbone. The first signs of gum disease are subtle, like red gums and bleeding while brushing, but the symptoms become much worse with time:

• Loose teeth
• Chronic bad breath
• Infection and pus around the teeth and gums
• Receding gum line
• Tooth loss
• Bone loss

In addition to being the leading cause of tooth loss, periodontal disease is associated with other serious health conditions like diabetes, bacterial pneumonia, cardiovascular disease, and increased risk during pregnancy and childbirth.

The good news, however, is that gum disease can be reversed if it’s caught early enough. That’s why it’s so important to visit Sycamore Dental for periodontal disease treatment.

During your regular six-month check-up, your hygienist performs a periodontal examination to check for signs of gum disease. Using a small dental instrument called a periodontal probe, she assesses the health of your gums and supporting bone structure. Based on her findings, your dentist will determine which stage of gum disease currently exists in your mouth:

• Gingivitis: The first stage of gum disease that’s easiest to reverse
• Periodontitis: The later stage of gum disease that causes infection and bone loss
• Advanced Periodontitis: The severe stage of gum disease that causes tooth loss, extensive bone loss, and widespread damage to the mouth

Your Sycamore Dental team will use this diagnosis to help you begin the best course of treatment.

Thanks to the efficiency and precision of laser technology, it offers rapid,
reliable results and many benefits, including:

• Faster healing and tissue regeneration
• Virtually no pain or discomfort during treatment
• Less dependency on anesthesia
• Minimal bleeding during and after treatment
• Reduced risk of bacterial infections after treatment

The team at Sycamore Dental offers multiple periodontal disease treatment options to best meet your individual needs. Treatment options depend upon several factors, including the amount of inflammation and bleeding, presence of plaque and tartar, and extent of connective tissue and bone loss.

Sycamore Dental is also proud to offer laser gum disease treatment using Solea, a powerful dental laser. Solea is cleared by the FDA to use a narrow, intense beam of light energy that carefully removes or reshapes the gum tissue it touches.

Thanks to the efficiency and precision of laser technology, it offers rapid, reliable results and many benefits, including:

• Faster healing and tissue regeneration
• Virtually no pain or discomfort during treatment
• Less dependency on anesthesia
• Minimal bleeding during and after treatment
• Reduced risk of bacterial infections after treatment

After the conclusion of your periodontal treatment, it’s essential that you take steps to prevent plaque and tartar in the future:

• Develop a diligent home care routine to control plaque and tartar formation
• Visit Sycamore Dental four times a year for regular periodontal cleanings