301 Trophy Branch Dr., Suite 100, Trophy Club, TX 76262 817-678-7395

Periodontal Treatment

Gum disease, also known as periodontitis, is an infection that attacks the bone and soft tissue underlying your teeth. This disease is caused by bacteria that affix to your teeth and adjacent pockets. These bacteria form plaque (a sticky coating that forms over the surface of your teeth), which in turn can harden and become calculus (also known as tartar).

If this process is allowed to grow unchecked, your immune system will react, releasing toxins and causing your gums to become inflamed. Worse still, this condition can lead to tooth loss and even increase your risk of other health problems such as heart attacks and strokes. Fortunately, you can prevent gum disease by practice good dental care habits.

Signs and Symptoms of Gum Disease

There are many warning signs of periodontal disease to watch out for. Contact us if you encounter any of the following symptoms:

•	Bad breath
•	An unusual taste in the mouth
•	Loose teeth
•	A misaligned bite
•	Receding gums
•	Pain in the gums
•	Chronically swollen gums
•	Gums are bright red or even purple
•	Gums bleed during brushing and flossing
•	Gaps appear in between teeth
•	Pus forming in between teeth

Treating and Preventing Periodontal Disease

In treating gum disease, our aim is to eliminate the bacteria hiding in the pockets surrounding your teeth before they cause more damage to your teeth and the underlying bone. But it is far better to prevent this disease from arising in the first place, and the best way to do this is to practice proper dental hygiene daily.

If you brush your teeth twice a day and floss your teeth once a day, you can ward off periodontal problems. However, if you neglect caring for your teeth periodontal disease can come back. It is a recurring disease.

Medications for Periodontal Disease

We offer a wide variety of medicated mouthwashes to treat periodontitis, along with other methods.

Prescription Antimicrobial Mouthwash

This item is used just like a normal mouthwash. It controls bacterial growth when treating gum disease and is also used following surgery.

Oral Antibiotics

Oral antibiotics are utilized as a short-term remedy for persistent periodontitis. They are taken orally and are offered in the form of both tablets and capsules.

Enzyme Suppressant

These pills are taken alongside scaling and root planing. They contain a small amount of doxycycline, which regulates destructive enzymes that break down the gums. The suppressants slow down the immune system’s response to problems in the gums.

Antiseptic Chip

A small, gelatinous, chlorhexidine-filled chip is placed into the pockets following a root planing procedure. It reduces the size of periodontal pockets and controls bacterial growth. This form of medication is gradually resealed over time.

Antibiotic Gel

This slow-release medication is placed in periodontal pockets after scaling and root planing. This gel contains an antibiotic known as doxycycline that works to reduce the size of periodontal pockets and control the growth of bacteria.

Antibiotic Microspheres

Like the others, this slow-release medication controls bacteria and shrinks pockets. Tiny particles that contain an antibiotic called minocycline are inserted into pockets following a scaling and root planing procedure.

Gum Surgery

We have a treatment option that offers far better results than traditional methods – laser periodontal therapy. Using this state-of-the-art technology, we can set in motion the most substantial recovery of this disease available today.