Doctor Corey Bickler Talks About Gum Disease Treatment
Gum Disease Treatment
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Even with a solid brushing and flossing routine, gum disease can develop without warning. You may not notice anything is wrong until your gums start bleeding when brushing, or, worse, until your teeth begin to feel loose. Don't let it get to that damaging stage. Dr. Bickler can restore your oral health with gum disease treatment in Salem. No insurance? Join our VIP Club. The club has options for periodontal patients to make ongoing care accessible.
Protect Your Health With Thorough Gum Treatment
Gum disease goes beyond putting your gums at risk. Left untreated, it threatens the foundation that keeps your teeth in place and has been linked to health concerns well beyond your mouth. Treating it early makes a difference to your oral health and entire well-being.
Don't wait one more day if you're concerned about your gums. Visit Dr. Bickler for gum disease treatment in Salem and leave with a healthier smile. You'll gain real peace of mind about your oral and overall health.
Remove Buildup With Scaling
Scaling removes plaque, tartar, and bacteria from around and beneath your gumline. Cleaning these areas addresses buildup that your toothbrush and floss cannot reach on their own.
Smooth Roots With Root Planing
After removing buildup, we smooth the surfaces of your tooth roots. This allows your gums to reattach to your teeth and makes it more difficult for bacteria to collect there again.
Follow-Up Care With Perio Protect
We may provide custom Perio Protect trays and medication for you to use at home. The trays help deliver anti-bacterial medication into periodontal pockets beneath your gumline.
Maintain Your Results
Gum disease requires ongoing attention even after active treatment. Your dentist can recommend a professional cleaning schedule and home routine based on the condition of your gums
Common Questions About Gum Disease Treatment
Q What is gum disease?
Gum disease, also called periodontal disease, is a bacterial infection that affects the gum tissue. It starts with plaque buildup along the gumline and can progress to gum recession, pocket formation, and eventual tooth loss if left untreated. It's estimated that roughly 48 percent of adults between 30 and 64 have some form of the condition.
Q What causes gum disease?
Gum disease is caused by bacteria in plaque, a sticky film that builds up on your teeth and along the gumline. When plaque isn't removed through regular brushing, flossing, and professional cleanings, it hardens into tartar and irritates the gums, leading to infection. Over time, this infection can spread below the gumline and affect the bone supporting your teeth.
Q What are the symptoms of gum disease?
Early gum disease often has no noticeable symptoms, which is part of why regular exams matter. As it progresses, common signs include gums that bleed during brushing or flossing, gum recession, persistent bad breath, and eventually loose teeth. Because symptoms can be subtle at first, professional evaluation is the most reliable way to catch it early.
Q Can gum disease be cured at home?
No, gum disease cannot be cured at home. Gum disease develops in the space between your teeth and gums, an area that a toothbrush and floss can't fully reach once bacteria and tartar have built up there. Professional treatment, such as scaling and root planing, is needed to remove that buildup and give your gums a chance to heal properly.
Q What is scaling and root planing?
Scaling and root planing is a deep cleaning procedure used to treat gum disease. Scaling removes plaque, bacteria, and tartar from around and beneath the gumline. Root planing smooths the surface of the tooth roots, making it more difficult for bacteria to reattach. Together, these steps help gums heal and reduce pocket depth around the teeth.
Q What is Perio Protect and how does it work?
Perio Protect is a treatment that uses custom-fitted trays, similar to a mouthguard, to deliver anti-bacterial medication directly into the pockets beneath your gumline. This targeted approach allows the medication to reach areas that are difficult to treat with a cleaning alone.
Q Is gum disease connected to other health conditions?
Yes, gum disease has been linked to several broader health concerns, including diabetes. Gum disease can make conditions like diabetes harder to manage, and some health conditions can make you more susceptible to gum disease. Treating gum disease is considered part of supporting your overall health.
Q How can I prevent gum disease?
Consistent brushing and flossing at home, combined with regular dental cleanings and exams, are the most effective ways to prevent gum disease. Because plaque can build up in places a toothbrush can't reach, professional cleanings play an important role in removing buildup before it leads to infection.
