Gum Disease Treatment in Tacoma

Gum Disease Treatment Near You

From the first time you speak with our practice to your final checkup, our staff will personalize your treatment in a way that makes you most comfortable. You'll never be just a "number" to us. Our periodontists specialize in treating gum disease and related concerns for Tacoma patients. During your appointment, we'll take the time to answer your questions and respond to any concerns you may have. We'll also plan carefully and make sure you're confident about your choices before making any decisions.

Am I A Good Candidate for Gum Disease Treatment?

We encourage you to share your full health history during your regular dental appointments so that your dentist can be on alert for signs of gum disease. Our periodontists work collaboratively with many Tacoma dentists, making treatment easier to plan and schedule for our patients.The study continues into the connections between gum disease and other conditions. Gum disease in Tacoma can be caused by a variety of factors, including:

• Activities that cause gum recession can also result in gum disease. These include poor oral hygiene, rigorous tooth brushing, and improper flossing techniques.
• People with diabetes, cancer, or an autoimmune disease are more susceptible to gum disease.
• Patients who have an inadequate gum seal, especially on the teeth that receive crowns, may invite gum disease.

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Our periodontists can discuss these and other factors with you during your appointment.

Gum Disease Treatment: The Initial Visit

Our office team welcomes the opportunity to get to know you, to answer your initial questions, and to make you comfortable with the care you'll receive.During your initial visit, you'll have a chance to meet our administrative, clinical, and surgical staff and to take a short tour of the office. As part of the appointment, gum disease patients will typically:

• Discuss their symptoms and questions.
• Have photos and diagnostic X-rays taken.
• Please provide a detailed health history so that we can tailor treatment to their needs.

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We will take the time to get to know you, to review the information that we've collected, and to listen to and address your concerns. We'll also offer choices for how to address these problems.After your doctor provides a diagnosis and reviews treatment options for gum disease, we will invite you to go over financial and insurance-related questions with our benefits representative. If prior authorization isn't necessary, you can have your treatment on the same day as your consultation.

What Should I Expect With Gum Disease Treatment?

Our periodontists will take the time to prepare a plan based on your individual needs. Below is a description of common techniques that we use to address gum disease.

• Scaling and Root Planing

To control the bacteria that live beneath the gum tissue, your doctor may perform scaling and root planing. During the procedure, the doctor will remove bacterial buildup from the periodontal pockets and clean and smooth the tooth root.

• Rinses, Antibiotics, BEMER, and Nutritional Counseling

Our periodontists usually combine scaling and root planing with a regimen of antimicrobial rinses. Our Tacoma gum disease patients may also receive antibiotics, non-invasive BEMER therapy to enhance their body's natural healing processes, and nutritional counseling to prevent future inflammation and damage to their health.

• Minimally Invasive Surgery

Your doctor may conduct a procedure to clear away the infection, reduce the periodontal pockets, and restore lost bone and tissue. Our practice will also use BEMER therapy right after surgery to help you recover more quickly and with less discomfort.Here's what you can anticipate in our care:

• Procedures take place at our Tacoma office.

• Our doctors perform gum disease surgery with patients under light oral sedation or under IV sedation monitored by a board-certified anesthesiologist.

• We want you to feel at home in our office and to be as comfortable as possible during your procedure. Patients will often put on a headset, listen to music, take off their shoes, and relax under a blanket as they wait for the sedation to take effect.

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We will collaborate with your general dentist and, if necessary, with your medical doctor to ensure that the approach we will use meets your health requirements. By the end of treatment, our goal is for you to have a healthier, more comfortable, and more aesthetically appealing smile — and a great experience in our care.

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