Gum Disease Treatment Bethlehem
Treating Diseased Tissues with Greater Precision
As the leading cause of tooth loss in the U.S., gum disease is a rapidly growing problem. While initial symptoms of bleeding and swollen gums can be reversed with regular cleanings and proper at-home oral care, more advanced cases (periodontitis) require professional intervention.
Why Choose Penn Dental Arts for Gum Disease Treatment?
- Laser Dentistry Used for Added Comfort & Precision
- In-House Periodontist with 40+ Years of Experience
- Flexible Dental Financing Available to Help Lower Costs
Scaling & Root Planing
When treating an infection that reaches beneath the gumline and into the gum pockets, our team can use scaling and root planing. Performed in two parts, scaling involves removing any existing plaque and tartar from your teeth and gumline. Root planing requires that he reach deep within the pocket to smooth out the tooth roots, eliminating any remaining bacteria while also kickstarting the healing process.
Antibiotic Treatment
After performing scaling and root planing or any other method of gum disease treatment, we will likely administer antibiotics in the form of Arestin. When applied to your gum pockets, the medication slowly disperses over time so that its tiny microspheres target deeply buried bacteria, effectively eliminating any that remain.
Laser Periodontal Treatment
LANAP (Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure) is performed using the Millenium soft tissue dental laser. As a more comfortable approach, the laser’s concentrated beam of light targets the diseased tissue between the teeth and gum pockets, removing it with optimal precision and killing any remaining germs that cause gum disease. This method promotes faster recovery, better gum reattachment, and reduced bacterial reinfection.