If you have been diagnosed with periodontal disease, our dentists may recommend laser treatments to help fight the condition and improve your oral health. Laser dentistry provides more precise, effective and comfortable care to reduce the harmful bacteria in your mouth and give you back a healthy smile. Call Pickwick Family Dental Care today at 731-689-3627 to make an appointment with Dr. Don Walley or Dr. Glenda Walley and learn more about laser periodontal care in Counce, Tennessee, and surrounding areas, including Savannah and Adamsville, Tennessee, and Corinth and Iuka, Mississippi.
Periodontal (gum) disease is a degenerative condition caused by harmful bacteria trapped in plaque. It is characterized by:
- Red, swollen or tender gums
- Gums that bleed easily
- Loose teeth
- Receding gums
- Persistent bad breath
- Pain when chewing
If left untreated, gum disease can lead to bone loss, gum loss and tooth loss.
Laser gum treatments work to kill harmful bacteria, remove infected tissue and encourage the growth of healthy gum tissue. Treatments for periodontal disease completed with a laser are usually more comfortable than those completed using traditional methods. In many cases, anesthetic is not even needed to ensure your comfort. Additionally, laser dentistry eliminates the need for stitches and reduces bleeding during the procedure as well as risk of infection afterwards.
For more information about laser periodontal treatments and to set up a consultation with our dentists, please call our office today.
