Gum Disease Treatment Summerfield
Ocala Dental Care offers gum disease treatment in Summerfield and the surrounding area. Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, occurs when an infection leads to inflammation of the gum tissue that surrounds your teeth. It can also destroy the bone that secure your teeth firmly in place. In some cases, periodontal disease can affect your heart, lungs, and the body’s immune system.
Depending on how far gum disease has progressed, a person may experience some or all of these symptoms:
- Bad Breath that won’t go away
- Loose Teeth
- Bleeding of the gums
- Pockets between the teeth and gums
- Plaque buildup and tarter above and below the gum line, also known as Gingivitis
What Happens if Gum Disease Goes Untreated?
When gum disease is left untreated the gums can pull away from your teeth allowing pockets to form where food particles can accumulate. Over time this will lead to infection and tooth loss.
Treatments for Periodontal Disease
Effective treatments for periodontitis will vary based on the severity of the disease. Some treatments are surgical, while others are non-surgical.
- Dental Implants – When the disease has caused tooth loss, dental implants can restore functionality as well as appearance.
- Scaling and Root Planning – By cleaning the gum pockets and treating the gums with antibiotics, we can stop the infection. At this point, any bacteria or plaque can be removed, and the patient embarks on a course of proper oral hygiene to prevent further infection.
- Tissue Regeneration – With grafting techniques we can regrow gum tissues and stimulate the bone.
- Flap Surgery – When the pockets between the gums and teeth is too big, flap surgery or pocket elimination surgery allows the gum to be lifted back so that tarter and the infection can be removed with a laser. Then the gum is placed back in a tight fit around the teeth.
When your treatment is complete the dentists at Ocala Dental Care will counsel you on how to properly care for your teeth and gums to prevent any further infection. If you are suffering from periodontal gum disease call or contact us to schedule an examination and consultation so we can explain your treatment options.
Our Services
This staff was A+ since our first phone call. Extremely professional and friendly. We have found our new family dentist. Highly recommended
Why Choose Ocala Dental Care?
Onsite Dental Lab
In-House
Our in-house dental lab uses only quality materials for a host of treatments and procedures. Having a dental lab on-site allows us to offer a quick turnaround on procedures such as dentures, crowns, denture repair, and other services.
One Stop Shop
Ocala Dental Care's dental lab is a one-stop shop for all your dental needs. Be it crafting new prosthetics or repairing your existing dentures on the same day, we offer comprehensive solutions.
Same Day Denture Repair
We can reline and repair your old denture using advanced materials at our onsite dental lab, often in one day. As a result, you no longer need to depend on sub-par alternatives when you damage your dentures.
Same Day Service
We offer same-day dentistry services, including dentures, denture repair, crowns, bridges and tooth extractions. Additionally, we can do fillings and remove old fillings in the same day.
Ocala Dental Care is Proud to Offer Dental Services to the Communities in
Belleview
Candler Hills
Dunnellon
Ft. McCoy
Lady Lake
Marion Oaks
McIntosh
Ocala
Oxford
Reddick
Silver Springs
Summerfield
The Villages
Top of the World
Weirsdale