Periodontal Treatment and Care
Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, is serious and can be incredibly damaging to your oral health. At our Billings, MT, dentist office, Dr. Neal C. Johnson, DMD, has the professional knowledge and advanced equipment to effectively diagnose and treat your gum disease.
Causes of Gum Disease
Our mouths are actually full of different kinds of bacteria. Some are natural and good for us, while others can be harmful to oral health. Periodontal disease is usually caused by the bacteria in our plaque stripping essential minerals from the surface of our teeth.
The Importance of Periodontal Treatment
Gum disease can cause gum tissue to deteriorate or become inflamed. When the periodontal disease spreads past the gumline, it can even wear away at the jawbone. Without proper gum disease treatment, gum pockets rich in harmful bacteria will form and grow and cause tooth loss. Luckily, treatment options are available.
Surgical Gum Disease Treatment
A common gum disease treatment is pocket reduction surgery. This procedure attempts to control the spread and size of gum pockets so as to prevent the spreading of harmful bacteria. Luckily, if gum disease hasn’t progressed too far, there are often non-surgical options.
Non-Surgical Gum Disease Treatment
For a less-invasive approach to periodontal disease, there are non-surgical therapy options such as scaling and root planing and tray delivery systems. Scaling and root planing is essentially a deep cleaning of the tooth root. This removes harmful plaque and other toxins from the tooth root and gum pocket areas. After a deep cleaning, surgical gum disease treatment may not even be required anymore.
Another non-surgical treatment option is to administer medication to the teeth via trays made from impressions of your teeth. Visit our Billings dentist office to determine which gum disease treatment option, surgical or non-surgical, is right for you, depending on the severity of your gum disease.
Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT)
Combat gum disease with the revolutionary Guided Biofilm Therapy available exclusively at Dr. Neal C. Johnson’s Billings practice. Guided Biofilm Therapy is a game-changer in periodontal care, utilizing cutting edge technologies to meticulously manage and eliminate harmful dental biofilm.
This treatment is designed to address gum disease effectively and comfortably, offering a less invasive alternative to traditional methods. By focusing on biofilm management and aligning with periodontology standards, Guided Biofilm Therapy provides a thorough, science-backed approach to improving gum health and reducing the risk of systemic diseases associated with periodontal conditions.
Laser-Assisted Periodontal Therapy
At Dr. Neal Johnson’s dental practice in Billings, MT, we prioritize your gum health with our specialized gum disease treatments. Our dedicated team utilizes advanced techniques like Laser-Assisted Periodontal Therapy (LAPT) to effectively combat periodontal disease. This innovative procedure targets infected tissue while carefully preserving healthy gums, offering a minimally invasive solution to restore your oral health.
By incorporating Laser Bacterial Reduction (LBR) into your treatment plan, we can further diminish harmful bacteria, significantly reducing inflammation and the risk of infections. With our comprehensive approach, we aim to help you achieve and maintain vibrant, healthy gums for life.
Excellent Care for Gum Disease
We do everything we can to effectively treat periodontal disease and provide consistent oral care that will keep your teeth and gums healthy and prevent gum disease from ever settling in. Give us a call or visit our office to learn more about how our many therapy options can help you!
