Periodontal Care in Antioch

Healthy gums are an important foundation for a healthy smile. At ABC Dental Group, our periodontal care in Antioch focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of gum disease, as well as the health of the bone and surrounding tissues that support your teeth.

Gum disease can develop gradually and may not always cause noticeable discomfort in its early stages. Regular dental examinations and periodontal evaluations help our doctors identify signs of gum inflammation, infection, and changes in the supporting structures of your teeth so that appropriate treatment can be recommended.

Our periodontal services may include:

• Periodontal evaluations and diagnosis
• Deep cleanings
• Scaling and root planing
• Periodontal maintenance therapy
• Medicated irrigation
• Local antibiotic therapy
• Treatment of periodontal pockets
• Surgical periodontal care when appropriate

Gum Disease Treatment in Antioch

Periodontal disease, commonly known as gum disease, affects the gums and the structures that support the teeth. Without appropriate care, inflammation and infection can contribute to the breakdown of gum tissue and supporting bone.

Our approach to gum disease treatment in Antioch is based on each patient's individual periodontal condition. Treatment may include deep cleaning, ongoing maintenance therapy, localized medication, or surgical intervention when appropriate.

The goal of periodontal treatment is to help control infection, maintain healthier gum tissue, protect the structures supporting your teeth, and support the long-term health of your natural smile.

Deep Cleaning with Scaling and Root Planing

One of the most common treatments for gum disease is scaling and root planing, often referred to as a deep cleaning.

Scaling removes plaque, calculus, and bacterial buildup from around the teeth and below the gumline. Root planing carefully cleans and smooths the root surfaces of the teeth, helping remove deposits in areas affected by periodontal disease.

Unlike a routine dental cleaning, a deep cleaning focuses specifically on areas below the gumline where periodontal infection may be present. Our doctors will evaluate your gums and periodontal pocket depths to determine whether scaling and root planing in Antioch is appropriate for your needs.

Periodontal Maintenance Therapy

After active gum disease treatment, ongoing periodontal maintenance therapy can play an important role in managing your periodontal health.

Periodontal maintenance visits allow our dental team to monitor your gums, evaluate periodontal pocket depths, remove bacterial buildup, and identify changes that may require additional attention.

Because periodontal disease can be an ongoing condition, maintaining a consistent professional care schedule can help support healthier gums and protect the bone and tissues surrounding your teeth.

Medicated Irrigation and Local Antibiotic Therapy

In addition to clinical periodontal treatments such as scaling and root planing, ABC Dental Group may use medicated irrigation and local antibiotic therapy as part of a patient's periodontal treatment plan.

Medicated irrigation may be used to deliver medication into areas around the gums that require additional care. For certain periodontal pockets, our doctors may also place medication directly into the affected area.

This localized approach allows treatment to be delivered directly to areas where periodontal bacteria and infection are present. The type of therapy recommended will depend on the severity and location of the periodontal condition and the individual needs of the patient.

ARESTIN® for Periodontal Gum Pockets

For appropriate patients, ABC Dental Group may use ARESTIN® as part of periodontal treatment following a deep cleaning.

ARESTIN® is a prescription antibiotic containing minocycline that is professionally placed directly into infected periodontal pockets. It may be used together with scaling and root planing to help treat periodontal infection in specific areas around the teeth.

Because ARESTIN® is placed directly into the periodontal pocket, it provides localized antibiotic therapy to the area being treated. Your doctor will determine whether ARESTIN® is appropriate for your individual periodontal condition and treatment plan.

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Surgical Periodontal Treatment When Needed

Some cases of periodontal disease may require treatment beyond non-surgical deep cleaning and maintenance.

When appropriate, our experienced doctors can evaluate the condition of your gums and the bone supporting your teeth and discuss whether a surgical periodontal procedure may be beneficial.

Treatment recommendations are personalized according to the extent of the periodontal condition, your oral health, and your individual needs.

Protecting Your Gums and Supporting Bone

Periodontal care involves more than treating the visible gumline. Gum disease can also affect the bone and tissues responsible for supporting your teeth.

Our periodontal treatment approach focuses on maintaining the health of these important supporting structures through early diagnosis, professional treatment, localized therapies, and ongoing periodontal maintenance.

By identifying and managing periodontal problems as early as possible, we can help patients maintain healthier gums and support the long-term health of their natural teeth.

Schedule Periodontal Care in Antioch

If you have been told you have gum disease, need a deep cleaning, or are experiencing concerns such as bleeding, swollen, or tender gums, ABC Dental Group can evaluate your periodontal health and recommend an appropriate treatment plan.

We provide comprehensive periodontal care in Antioch, CA, including scaling and root planing, periodontal maintenance, medicated irrigation, local antibiotic therapy, and ARESTIN® treatment when appropriate.

Contact ABC Dental Group today to schedule an evaluation and learn more about your options for gum disease treatment in Antioch.