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Restore Your Dental Health With Gum Disease Treatment in Sioux Falls

Gums are important to your smile since they keep your teeth in place. You’re at risk of losing teeth if they become inflamed and infected. Diseased gums may also affect your overall health, not just your oral health. Studies have linked gum disease to conditions like diabetes and cancer. That’s why gum disease treatment in Sioux Falls is so important.

Our dentists can:

Remove the bacteria that causes gum disease with a deep cleaning treatment
Repair receding gums that can occur in the later stages of disease
Numb your mouth and administer sedation to keep your treatment comfortable
Halt the tissue and bone loss that can lead to you losing teeth
Eliminate unpleasant symptoms like bleeding gums and bad breath

Suspect you have gum disease? We check for signs of it during every dental exam. But if you are experiencing symptoms, don’t wait until your next exam. Call us ASAP at 605-250-4651.

We Treat All Stages of Gum Disease

Many practices treat the early stages of gum disease and so do we, with a deep cleaning treatment called scaling and root planing. Unlike many other practices, we can also treat the gum recession that occurs in later stages of the disease.

No matter which treatment you receive, we can administer local anesthesia, so you won’t feel a thing. You can also receive one of our two forms of soothing sedation.

Our treatment can include:

Scaling and Root Planing – This treatment removes bacteria from above and below the gumline. It helps shrink “pockets” that form between teeth and gums where bacteria can accumulate.
Antibiotics – To fight the return of bacteria, we may recommend applications of an antibiotic called Arestin^®.
Gum Recession Treatment – To repair receding gums, we can use a gum graft. Your treatment and recovery will be completely comfortable and efficient.

For gum disease treatment in Sioux Falls, call us at 605-250-4651 or schedule online. Symptoms include bleeding gums, sore gums, and chronic bad breath.

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Common Questions About Gum Disease Treatment

Is gum disease treatment painful?

Some patients experience discomfort with traditional gum disease treatment, called scaling and root planing. We help make this more comfortable for you by numbing the area first, as well as offering sedation options for complete relaxation. We offer laser gum treatment too, a quicker and much more comfortable alternative.

What causes gum disease?

When plaque on your teeth and gums is left untreated, it eventually turns to tartar, a hard substance that must be removed by a dental professional. If it’s not, the bacteria from the tartar will irritate your gums and cause inflammation. Eventually, infection develops and creates periodontal pockets of bacteria. As a result, your inflamed, infected gums may be red, swollen, and tender, and they may bleed when you brush and floss.

How long does gum disease treatment take?

Gum disease treatment may take one or two visits depending on how severe your case is. If your treatment involves a deep cleaning (scaling and root planing), each visit will be a little longer than a normal dental cleaning. Laser gum disease treatment, however, can often be completed in one appointment and is faster than conventional treatment.

Can I avoid gum disease?

The best way to avoid gum disease is by practicing good oral hygiene, brushing twice a day and flossing daily as well. It’s also important to visit your dentist for professional dental cleanings at least twice a year. Since smokers are more likely to get gum disease, you’ll lessen your risk if you stop smoking. If you notice any signs of gum disease, notify your dentist right away. Treating it in its early stages will enable you to avoid the tooth loss that can result from advanced gum disease.