Gum Treatments

Gum treatments address damage caused by gingivitis and periodontitis, preserving your smile and oral health. At Club Atlantis Dental in Miami Beach, Florida, Mayra Lopez, DDS, and the team offer a variety of gum treatments, including scaling and root planing, antibiotic therapy, and gum grafts. Call Club Atlantis Dental today to request a gum treatment consultation, or book your visit online.

My gums bleed. Should I consider gum treatments?

Yes. If your gums bleed when you brush or floss, seeking treatment is essential. Without intervention, gum disease worsens, increasing your risk of gum recession, bone decay, and tooth loss. 

Who benefits from gum treatments?

Schedule a gum treatment appointment at Club Atlantis Dental if you have any of the following symptoms:

• Pain while chewing
• Red or purple gums
• Bad breath that won’t go away
• Loose teeth
• Tender or bleeding gums
• Sensitive teeth

As the infection worsens, you might experience changes in the way your teeth fit together when biting or chewing.

Are there different types of gum treatments?

The Club Atlantis Dental team offers a variety of gum treatments, including:

Scaling and root planing

Scaling and root planing (deep dental cleaning) removes plaque –– a buildup of food, saliva, and bacteria –– from beneath your gums and the surfaces of your teeth. After cleaning your teeth, your provider smooths your tooth roots, allowing your gums to reattach.

Antibiotic therapy

Antibiotic therapy uses prescription medication to stop a bacterial infection from spreading or worsening. Your provider implants the medication between your teeth or beneath your gums. They slowly dissolve over several weeks, stopping the bacteria from multiplying.

Laser therapy

Laser therapy uses targeted light energy to kill harmful bacteria and remove diseased gum tissue. It’s less invasive than scaling and root planing and provides lasting results. 

Gum graft surgery

The Club Atlantis Dental team recommends gum graft surgery if you have severe gum recession. During treatment, your provider takes healthy tissue from another area of your mouth and stitches it over areas where your gums have receded. After placement, the graft encourages the growth of new and healthy gum tissue.

You might need one or several types of gum disease treatment, depending on the severity of the infection and your symptoms.

What are the benefits of gum disease treatment?

Gum disease treatment at Club Atlantis Dental offers a variety of benefits, including:

• Fresher breath
• Healthy gums that aren’t tender or swollen
• Reduced risk of heart disease and other medical issues
• Healthy jaw and alveolar bones

Gum disease treatment reduces the harmful bacteria in your mouth. Without these microorganisms, you’re less likely to experience oral issues, like cavities and inflammation. 

Call Club Atlantis Dental today to explore the benefits of gum disease treatments, or book your appointment online.