GUM THERAPY IN FORT WORTH, TX
Periodontal disease (gum disease) is the leading cause of tooth loss for American adults.
The first nonsurgical step usually involves a deep cleaning, called “scaling and root planing,” to remove plaque and tartar deposits on the tooth, root surfaces and below the gum line. This procedure helps gum tissue to heal and periodontal pockets to shrink. Your dentist also may recommend medications to help control infection and pain, or to aid in healing. These medications could include a pill, a prescription mouth rinse or a substance that the dentist places directly in the periodontal pocket after scaling and root planing.
Treatment usually consists of two major steps to help combat the effects of periodontal disease. Scaling is used for the removal of tartar (hardened plaque) from the surface of the teeth. Then, root planing is used to smooth out the tooth roots and remove any infected tooth structure. This treats areas where tartar has built up underneath the gums, forming pockets.
What causes gum disease?
Gum disease is caused by a buildup of plaque (a sticky form of bacteria that forms on the teeth). If the plaque is not removed (by flossing, brushing, and regular dental checkups), it will continue to build up and create toxins that can damage the gums. Periodontal disease forms just below the gum line and creates small pockets that separate the gums from the teeth.
Periodontal disease has two stages: gingivitis and periodontitis.
Gum Disease Treatment Cost
While the vast majority of certified gum laser clinicians in the periodontal dental industry take a traditional approach of using just novocaine local anesthesia during treatment, we specilaze in providing advanced anxiety-free visit with twilight sedation and/or general anesthesia to make it convenient, expedite treatment and therefore lowering the overall cost.
Dental insurance usually covers deep cleaning and surgical procedures that are considered medically necessary but not those done for cosmetic reasons. However, if the gum surgery is considered a medical procedure, some of the costs may be covered by standard health insurance.
When we met our patients in real life, we try to unearth their dental and life story, and to tell our own as clinicians. The end goal is find out if we can bring these patients back to good oral health.