Gum Disease Treatment Prosper
Preventing Tooth Loss with Expert Gum Disease Treatment
The leading cause of tooth loss in the United States is a common oral infection known as gum disease. As a periodontist, Dr. Yaritza Vazquez has completed specialty training in the diagnosis and treatment of this disease, as well as different soft tissue surgical treatments. If you have been diagnosed with gum disease in Prosper, or you’re concerned that you may have it, call our office today to be seen by our in-house specialist.
Why Choose Prosper Dental Health for Gum Disease Treatment?
- On-Staff Periodontist with Years of Experience
- Advanced Technology for Precise Diagnoses
- Locally Owned Practice That Gives Back to the Community
Scaling & Root Planing
Scaling and root planing, more commonly referred to as a deep cleaning, is a two-step process that can be used to maintain the health of your smile, minimize symptoms of gum disease, and in some cases, reverse gum disease altogether. First, our team will thoroughly remove all plaque and tartar accumulation from the surface of the teeth. We’ll then smooth out the roots of the teeth by removing hardened deposits of bacteria. This will allow the gum tissue to reattach to the teeth and protect the vulnerable roots underneath.
Antibiotic Treatment
In combination with scaling and root planing, we may also recommend antibiotic treatment. In the form of either a mouthwash or pills, our team will prescribe you antibiotics to help minimize the prevalence of harmful oral bacteria to help your body fight off the infection. After about two weeks, we’ll have you come back in for a follow-up to check on your symptoms.
Chao Pinhole Technique
The Chao Pinhole Surgical Technique (PST), is a non-invasive treatment used to help address gum recession and improve sensitivity and other symptoms of gum disease, as well as prevent tooth loss. It has been featured in the International Journal of Periodontics and is an incision- and suture-free procedure that helps protect the vulnerable roots of your teeth.
