Gum Disease Treatment – White Plains, NY
Maintaining Your Smile with Quality Gum Therapy
Gum disease is one of the most common oral health conditions in the country, estimated to impact one out of every two adults. While this disease is preventable, and our team does everything we can to help keep our patients’ gums in good health, sometimes poor oral hygiene at home can lead to the early signs of this condition. In this case, we offer a few effective options for gum disease treatment in White Plains, NY that we can tailor to your unique needs.
Why Choose Maple Dental for Gum Disease Treatment?
- Arestin® Targeted Antibiotic Therapy
- Convenient Dental Office Location
- Community-Trusted Dental Office
Scaling & Root Planing
Scaling and root planing is a two-step process that can take place over the course of one or two appointments, depending on the severity of your condition. First, we will thoroughly remove all plaque and tartar from the surface of your teeth, as far down as the pockets of your gums. Then, we’ll smooth out the roots of your teeth and remove and hardened deposits of bacteria. This will allow your gum tissue to healthily reattach to your teeth and protect your roots.
Antibiotic Therapy
In combination with scaling and root planing, we offer antibiotic therapy in the form of Arestin microspheres or system antibiotics, depending on your needs. Arestin is placed in the pockets of your gums, where your infection originated from, allowing the antibiotic to slowly fight off the infection over the course of 14 days. This is the most convenient option for our patients because there’s no need to remember to take a pill or rinse your mouth with a medicated wash.