Gum Disease Treatment

Gum disease is surprisingly common among American adults. We know it can be easy to forget to floss every day, but the benefits are worth it! Taking a little extra time every day to floss your teeth can make a huge difference in your gum health, but sometimes even that is not enough to completely prevent the risk of gum disease.

Fortunately, our dentists and team are skilled and experienced in treating gum disease in Arlington, Texas, from mild to severe cases. We are particularly excited to be able to offer our patients the benefits of the Fotona LightWalker® dental laser for osseous surgery, an effective, advanced dental technique that can give you better results with less discomfort. Call Smiles Family Dental at 817-277-1971 to learn more and set up your appointment with Dr. Angelie Zamora and Dr. Britany Jenkins.

What Causes Gum Disease?

Gum disease occurs when there is a buildup of plaque and tartar along and under the gumline. This causes irritated, inflamed gums. If left untreated, your gums will begin to retreat from your teeth. This can quickly become a serious problem, as your teeth will begin to loosen and even fall out without that gum support.

Fortunately, gum disease is easy to prevent and straightforward to treat. If you make the effort to brush and floss your teeth every day while also staying on top of your regular dentist visits, you will dramatically reduce your risk of gum disease.

If you are experiencing gum disease, whether mild or severe, do not worry. We offer gum disease treatment that is effective, fast-acting and technologically advanced for the best possible results.

The Fotona LightWalker

Dental technology has come a long way in the last few decades. The Fotona LightWalker laser is one of the highest performing dental lasers available and has a surprising number of uses in dentistry. Treating gum disease has never been so simple and painless.

Gum Disease Treatment With the LightWalker

Before laser dentistry emerged, treating gum disease was difficult and, in some cases, not possible. Now that we have advanced dentistry at our fingertips, we can not only treat gum disease but treat the damage caused by gum disease.

The benefits of using a Fotona LightWalker include:

• More accurate and precise treatment.
• Virtually painless treatment, often making shots and anesthesia unnecessary.
• Precision tools mean minimal to no bleeding during treatment.
• Less swelling, inflammation and pain post-treatment.
• Recovery does not take as long.

Dental lasers have also been known to stimulate blood flow, which can improve the health of your gums.

Osseous Surgery With Fotona

What Is Osseous Surgery?

Osseous surgery is also known as gap reduction surgery. A healthy mouth means very smalls gaps between your gums and your teeth. When the gums start to pull away from the teeth, they can create pockets where bacteria and plaque can get trapped.

If you have had gingivitis or periodontitis, we can help close the gaps with the use of the Fotona LightWalker dental laser. Our dentists can keep your gums from getting worse as well as moving your gums back into place.

Do I Need Gum Disease Treatment?

Gum disease can be tricky. It is not always obvious when you are experiencing it, especially if it is a very mild case. Making and keeping regular dental appointments is the best way to stay on top of your dental health, but gum disease does have a few telltale signs that you can look out for:

• Consistent gum pain
• Swollen or sensitive gums
• Bleeding gums, especially when flossing
• Discolored gums
• Teeth that suddenly appear longer (a sign that your gums are retreating)

Whether you have a mild case of gum disease or a severe one, it is never too late to treat your gums and improve your dental health. We can treat any and all of the conditions listed above, and you will be able to appreciate pain-free teeth and gums again.

Ready for Precision Gum Disease Treatment? Call Our Office Today!

Are you ready to get rid of gum disease and make your mouth look healthy again? When you receive gum disease treatment in our office, you will experience all the benefits of our Fotona LightWalker technology on top of your improved gum health.

We are excited to show you how our advanced technology and an experienced dentist can improve your oral health and make you feel like smiling again. Give us a call today!