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Reclaim Your Oral Health With Gum Disease Treatment in Redfield

Your gums play an important part in your oral and overall health. They not only hold your teeth in place, they also protect your entire body from harmful bacteria. You don’t want to neglect an infection that has reached your gums. If it has, we can help. Visiting us for gum disease treatment in Redfield can:

Prevent serious consequences such as tooth loss
Keep your breath smelling great
Make it easier for you to brush and floss at home
Improve your confidence in your dental health
Lower your risk of conditions associated with gum disease, like diabetes

Call 605-460-6468 if you are concerned about your gums. Be sure to ask about our membership plan if you don’t have insurance! You can save on your dental care by making a low monthly payment.

You Can Have Pink, Healthy Gums Once Again

It’s not easy to spot gum disease on your own. It can sneak up on you without you realizing it. However, there are initial signs for you to recognize. For example, you may have bleeding when you brush or floss, swollen or red gum tissue, or receding gums. You might also have bad breath or tooth sensitivity. If you notice these symptoms, or we spot them during a checkup, you likely have an infection.

We do a deep cleaning procedure called scaling and root planing to treat the disease:

Your dentist will remove the hardened plaque around and under your gumline that is causing the problem.
Then, we’ll smooth out the tooth roots so your gums can reattach to your teeth. It helps protect you against reoccurring disease.
Once complete, we will give you aftercare instructions to help the healing process. We’ll also have you return for more frequent checkups to keep the infection at bay.

Your comfort is our priority. Although we use a local anesthetic to numb your mouth, sedation options are available. They’ll keep you calm throughout the entire procedure.

Gum disease treatment in Redfield will keep your whole smile in good shape! Call 605-460-6468 for an appointment.

Common Questions About Gum Disease Treatment

What is gum disease treatment?

Gum disease can be treated in various ways, but the most conservative method is with a deep cleaning known as scaling and root planing. First, your dentist or hygienist removes infection caused by bacterial plaque below and around your gumline. Then we smooth out your tooth roots so that bacteria won’t return. However, you may need to return for follow-up treatments to prevent reoccurring infections.

Can you cure gum disease at home?

No, you can’t cure gum disease at home – not even in its early stages. Gum disease is caused when bacteria-filled plaque and tartar build up in the area between your teeth and gums. This area can’t be reached with a toothbrush or floss. Using special equipment, your dental team removes all the bacteria from this area and then smooths your tooth roots, making it difficult for more bacteria to accumulate.

What are gum disease symptoms?

One symptom that many people notice is gums that bleed when brushing. Other symptoms include gums that look swollen and/or bright red, gums that feel tender, and bad breath that won’t go away. It’s important to seek attention right away when you notice these symptoms. As with many dental problems, it is easier and less expensive to treat gum disease in its early stages.

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