The biggest thing about gum health is consistency. And whether that’s consistency at home or consistency in the office, we’ve got a great hygiene team that, you know, does a really good job of getting those gums, and the gums and the teeth back to a healthy and stable condition. And it all goes back to that comprehensive dentistry like we talked about before, and developing a you know, a comprehensive plan and maintaining that plan moving forward where we need. If we need to see you every four months, you know, we can see you every four months. If you just need to come in for your normal six-month cleaning, we’ll do that. But we try to tailor everything in our treatment to what the patient needs and, you know, the time that they have in their schedule to come in and see us, so.
We’ll Stop Gum Disease in Its Tracks
Your dentist will check for pockets of infection below the gumline where bacteria have begun to accumulate. If you show signs of gum disease, our team will usually recommend deep cleaning your gums. This process is known as scaling and root planing. Here’s how it works:
- We’ll use a scaler to remove built-up plaque and tartar around and below your gumline.
- We’ll plane, or smooth, your teeth roots to help prevent the regrowth of bacteria.
- Scaling and root planing may need to be repeated every few months if you’re prone to gum disease.
Your dentist may recommend you visit more frequently to stay on top of the disease.
Call 812-884-8304 if you think you could need gum disease treatment in New Albany. You can also schedule online.
