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Contents
  • The Power of Lasers
  • Antibiotics: Targeted Defense
  • Guided Tissue Regeneration

Beyond Brushing: Innovative Treatments for Gum Disease

Beyond Brushing: Innovative Treatments for Gum Disease

Cutting-Edge Care

While brushing and flossing are the foundation of gum health, advanced cases of periodontal disease may require more sophisticated treatments. Modern dentistry offers innovative therapies that can help save your smile.
Contents
  • The Power of Lasers
  • Antibiotics: Targeted Defense
  • Guided Tissue Regeneration

The Power of Lasers

Laser therapy is revolutionizing gum disease treatment. This painless procedure uses focused light energy to remove infected tissue and bacteria. It's less invasive than traditional surgery, promotes faster healing, and can even stimulate the regeneration of healthy gum tissue. Think of it as a high-tech, precision cleaning for your gums.

Antibiotics: Targeted Defense

Local antibiotic treatments deliver medication directly to infected gum pockets. These slow-release gels or microspheres, containing drugs like doxycycline or minocycline, provide a sustained attack on harmful bacteria. It's like having a tiny pharmacy working 24/7 in the areas that need it most. This targeted approach can be more effective and have fewer side effects than systemic antibiotics.
Advanced treatments for gum disease using laser therapy and targeted antibiotics to effectively manage and treat periodontal conditions.

Guided Tissue Regeneration

For severe cases where bone and tissue have been lost, guided tissue regeneration offers hope. This procedure uses special membranes and growth factors to encourage your body to regrow lost bone and gum tissue. It's like providing a scaffold and blueprint for your body to rebuild what gum disease has destroyed. While more invasive, it can dramatically improve the long-term outlook for teeth affected by advanced periodontitis.

FAQs

How long does laser treatment take?

Typically 1-2 hours, often in a single session.

Are these treatments painful?

Most are minimally invasive with little to no discomfort.

How soon can I see results?

Improvement can be seen within weeks, full healing may take months.

Are these treatments covered by insurance?

Coverage varies; check with your provider for specifics.

A Brighter Future for Gum Health

These advanced treatments offer new hope for those battling severe gum disease.
Curious about cutting-edge gum treatments? Discuss your options with Doctronic to find the best approach for your needs.
Additional References
  1. Cobb CM. Lasers in periodontics: a review of the literature. J Periodontol 2006; 77:545-564.
  2. Goodson JM, Gunsolley JC, Grossi SG, et al. Minocycline HCl microspheres reduce red-complex bacteria in periodontal disease therapy. J Periodontol 2007; 78:1568-1579.
  3. Reynolds MA, Aichelmann-Reidy ME, Branch-Mays GL, Gunsolley JC. The efficacy of bone replacement grafts in the treatment of periodontal osseous defects. A systematic review. Ann Periodontol 2003; 8:227-265.
This article has been reviewed for accuracy by one of the licensed medical doctors working for Doctronic.