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Periodontal Wellness
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Healthy teeth rely on strong gums. Periodontal disease erodes gum tissue, robbing teeth of their firm foundation. Untreated, gum disease can cause tooth, gum, and bone loss, as well as a host of other unwanted health complications. At Galleria of Smiles, we’ll help you keep gum disease at bay with our advanced periodontal wellness program.
Periodontal disease, commonly called gum disease, presents few symptoms early on. If you have red, swollen gums or experience bleeding while brushing or flossing, you might have gingivitis, the first stage of gum disease. Proper treatment is crucial for halting the progression of gum disease.
During your dental examination, we’ll check your mouth for gum disease. If you don’t have it, we’ll tell you how to can prevent it. If gum disease is present, we’ll recommend treatment options to alleviate your symptoms and hinder advancement. Often, our skilled dental hygienists can relieve mild cases of gum disease with a deep cleaning and instruction on proper brushing and flossing techniques. If your gum disease is advanced, root planing and scaling often ease symptoms. For severe cases, Dr. Emami may use a soft-tissue laser to remove diseased tissue. Using a laser instead of a scalpel provides a more comfortable experience with minimal bleeding and a quick recovery.
Call our Tulsa or Sand Springs, OK dental offices today to schedule an exam. Our offices are convenient to residents of Owasso, Sapulpa, Mannford, and surrounding areas.