Gum Disease Treatment
Healthy gums hold your smile together.
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Gum disease treatment in Richmond, TX stops the bacterial infection that attacks your gums and the bone supporting your teeth. At Mega Dental, we treat gingivitis and periodontitis with gentle, effective therapy that restores gum health and protects your smile.
- Stops infection and bleeding gums
- Reduces persistent bad breath
- Protects the bone supporting your teeth
- Often reversible in its earliest stage
Overview
Gums are like soil — they anchor and shield your teeth. Like teeth, they can become infected by bacteria. Gingivitis is the earliest, mildest form of gum disease, marked by red, swollen, bleeding gums. Left untreated, it can progress to periodontitis, which damages the bone and ligaments that hold your teeth in place. The good news is gum disease is treatable, and early stages are even reversible with professional care and good home habits.
Scaling and root planing
For gum disease that has progressed beyond the earliest stage, we perform a deep cleaning called scaling and root planing. This removes tartar and bacteria from below the gumline and smooths the tooth roots so gums can reattach and heal. We keep you comfortable throughout and monitor your healing closely.
Warning signs to watch for
Persistent bad breath, gums that bleed when you brush or floss, receding gums, tenderness, and loose teeth are all signs of gum disease. If you notice any of these, call us — early treatment is simpler, more comfortable, and far more effective.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is gum disease reversible?
- Gingivitis, the earliest stage, is reversible with professional cleaning and improved home care. Advanced periodontitis can be managed and its progression halted, but lost bone and gum tissue don't grow back — which is why early treatment matters.
- Why do my gums bleed when I brush?
- Bleeding is usually a sign of gingivitis — inflamed gums caused by plaque at the gumline. A professional cleaning and better home care typically resolve it within a couple of weeks.
- Does gum disease treatment hurt?
- We numb the area for deep cleaning, so discomfort is minimal. Some tenderness for a few days afterward is normal and easily managed with over-the-counter pain relievers.