Gum Disease Treatment Independence
Monitoring & Protecting Your Gum Health
Your gums may not seem as important as your teeth, but they’re crucial to your mouth’s health. Your smile will suffer aches, pains, or even worse if they get infected or inflamed. All that said, you can avoid those issues by seeing Dr. Garner for gum disease treatment in Independence. Our dental practice has varied ways to help infected gums heal, ensuring your grin gets back on track. Learn more below and book your visit today.
Why Choose Justin Garner Dentistry, LLC for Gum Disease Treatment?
- Gentle & Precise Biolase EpicX Dental Laser
- Top-Tier Dental Care from Down-to-Earth People
- Dental Insurance Accepted & Maximized
Scaling & Root Planing
Scaling and root planing are a traditional, two-step treatment for gum disease. The scaling portion removes plaque from your teeth, while the root planing smooths out the dental roots so the gums can reattach. This second step jumpstarts the healing process and reduces the risk of reinfection.
Laser Periodontal Treatment
This option uses our Biolase EpicX laser to remove damaged tissue, leaving only healthy gums behind. The laser process is gentle and precise, such that it cauterizes infected areas to reduce bleeding and encourage faster healing.
Antibiotic Treatment
For severe gum disease, we advise antibiotic treatment after scaling and root planing. This involves applying an antibiotic called Arestin® to your gums, targeting the bacteria behind your infection. The medicine then reduces your infection symptoms by removing bacteria deep in gum pockets, quickly putting your smile on a good path to recovery.