Gum Disease Treatment – Dublin, CA

Improving Gum Health with Effective Solutions

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Gum disease is considered to be one of the most prominent oral health problems treated by dentists today. With more than half of Americans experiencing symptoms, many do not realize it is an issue until the situation has progressed. At Waterford Dental Group, our in-house periodontist is here to deliver safe and effective solutions to improve gum health, including scaling and root planing. If you are concerned about your tender, bleeding gums, call our dental office today to get the gum disease treatment in Dublin you need.

 

Why Choose Waterford Dental Group for Gum Disease Treatment?

  • Dental Team That Puts Patients’ Needs First
  • In-Network with Multiple Insurance Companies
  • Dental Sedation Available

 

Symptoms of Gum Disease

Close up of person pointing to red spot in their gums before gum disease treatment

The symptoms of gum disease might be quite subtle for some; however, the impact of bacteria attacking the soft oral tissues inside your mouth can increase over time, resulting in more visible and concerning side effects, such as:

  • Bleeding gums
  • Tender and red gums
  • Bad breath
  • Gum inflammation
  • Gum recession
  • Bad taste in your mouth
  • Tooth sensitivity
  • Loose teeth

Scaling & Root Planing

Illustrated dental instruments clearing plaque buildup from teeth

When at-home oral hygiene habits are not enough to combat gum disease, our team can perform what is known as scaling and root planing. Also known as deep cleaning, we will begin with scaling, which includes removing accumulated plaque and tartar from above and below the gumline. We’ll then follow it up with root planing, which involves smoothing out the tooth roots so that gums will reattach to teeth and the chances of bacterial infection are reduced.