Gum Disease Treatment

Effective treatment for Gingivitis

Our hygienists are very gentle and thorough when it comes to treating Gum Disease.

Proper treatment of Gum Disease is one of the most important services we offer at Amador Dental. We have a very experienced team of hygienists who are all well trained to locate and treat gum disease before it spreads into its advanced stages.

Gum Disease is much more prevalent than you may think. Many people don't get their gums treated until after the bacteria has spread and formed deep pockets, which can have an adverse affect on their overall health.

Gum Disease and your health

Recent studies have shown a link between harmful bacteria that can develop in your mouth and other more serious health conditions, including heart disease, diabetes and Alzheimer's.

On the positive side, we check for and treat gum disease t every checkup. So as long as you stay on track with your routine cleanings, your risk of developing serious problems with gum disease become quite low.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Sjoberg, please call us at (925) 241-4271 or request an appointment online.

Non-Surgical Gum Treatment with Perio Protect

The PerioProtect system

Healthy gums are vital not just to the health and retention of your teeth, but to your overall good health.

Dr. Sjoberg uses the PerioProtect non-surgical system to eliminate gum disease. This revolutionary system eliminates 99.9% of the virulent bacteria in your mouth, and is a perfect follow up to regular deep cleanings from our hygienist.

Not every dentist can provide PerioProtect periodontal treatment, and Dr. Sjoberg is proud to be a Premier Certified Perio Protect Provider.

How Perio Protect works

The PerioProtect non-surgery treatment uses a patented and FDA approved device called Perio Trays. After a through examination, we take impressions of your teeth and gums. A PerioProtect licensed laboratory then constructs the Perio Trays form your custom prescription.

Specially prescribed medications are placed into the Perio Trays and then placed over the teeth and gums. The time and frequency the Perio Trays are used each day varies by the severity of the disease. The patented trays force the medications deep into the infected gums to reach and eradicate the harmful bacteria that are the cause of periodontal disease. Even in advanced cases, the treatment takes only minutes per day.

Frequently asked questions about Perio Protect.

Treatment for Mild to Moderate Gum Disease

If the dentist diagnoses any gum disease, one of our hygienists will treat it, usually on the same day. Mild to moderate cases are treated with deep cleaning (scaling and root planing), followed by the application of Arestin dental antibiotic to root out any bacteria hiding deep in the gums.

A follow up visit is recommended to ensure that your gums remain disease free. Most cases can be treated right here at our office, but some more advanced cases might be referred to a periodontist for further treatment.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Sjoberg, please call us at (925) 241-4271 or request an appointment online.

How we help you stop gum disease

Arestin®

After periodontal cleaning, we use Arestin dental antibiotic powder. The Arestin powder is placed inside infected areas of the gums . Arestin ensures that no bacteria remain in the area, and fights against bacteria that might enter the periodontal pockets.

Symptoms of Gum Disease

There are a number of factors that contribute to gum disease. Some of these can include poor oral hygiene, not getting regular dental cleanings, smoking or chewing tobacco, certain medications, defective fillings, crooked teeth and other illnesses that are bacterial in nature.

Some warning signs of gum disease include:

Gums that bleed during tooth brushing
Gums that have pulled away from the teeth
Persistent bad breath or bad taste
Permanent teeth that are loose or separating
Any change in the way your teeth fit together when you bite

A healthy lifestyle, regular brushing and flossing, and regular visits to the dentist for cleanings are the best way to keep your gums healthy and to avoid gum disease.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Sjoberg, please call us at (925) 241-4271 or request an appointment online.

What is gum disease and what causes it?

Our hygienists are very gentle and thorough when it comes to treating Gum Disease.

Gum disease is caused by bacteria in your mouth. When the gums are healthy, they are tight, pink, do not bleed when they are gently probed, and there is little space between the gums and the teeth for bacteria to build up.

If the bacteria are not removed effectively, the first stage of gum disease is that your gums can start to bleed and may become red and swollen (gingivitis). This may not be easily visible, especially in between and around the back teeth, but the space between the gums and teeth becomes bigger. The bacteria then have somewhere to hide and grow.

As the space (pocket) deepens, the bacteria become more aggressive. Your body starts to fight this infection. The combination of the bacteria and your body's response to them leads to a loss of the bone that supports the teeth. This is the more advanced stage of gum disease, also known as "periodontitis".

Therefore, the most important thing to do is correctly diagnose the presence and severity of gum disease. We test your gums for signs of gum disease and severity and then make an appropriate plan to prevent the spread and progression of the disease.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Sjoberg, please call us at (925) 241-4271 or request an appointment online.