Treatment of Gum Disease
Gum disease treatment at Arapahoe Dental targets active periodontal disease before it threatens your teeth, implants, or restorations — coordinated with the rest of your care.
Periodontal disease is a bacterial infection of the gums and supporting bone. Left untreated, it leads to tooth loss and complicates implant and restorative work.
Treatment depends on stage and severity. Most cases begin with scaling and root planing, a deep cleaning below the gum line, followed by a maintenance schedule. Advanced cases may need additional procedures coordinated through the Boulder practice.
Catching and treating gum disease protects existing teeth, makes future implant and restorative work more predictable, and stops a slow process that often goes unnoticed until it is severe.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about treatment of gum disease.
Anyone showing signs of gum disease — bleeding when brushing, persistent bad breath, gum recession, or loose teeth. It also matters for patients with implants or restorations, where healthy gums protect the work that's already been done.
Treatment usually starts with a deep cleaning below the gumline to clear bacteria and tartar. The area is numbed for comfort, and more advanced cases may need a few sessions to address everything.
A scaling and root planing visit often runs an hour or two, sometimes split by quadrant. The full course depends on how advanced the disease is.
Gum disease is ongoing, not a one-time fix. Keeping up with home care and regular maintenance visits is what keeps it from coming back.
Some tenderness or sensitivity for a few days is normal. Most people return to their usual routine right away, with gums looking and feeling healthier as they heal.
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