Protecting Your Gums — and Your Overall Health
Preventive Care
Protecting Your Gums — and Your Overall Health
Gum disease (periodontal disease) is more common — and more serious — than most people realize. Left untreated, it can lead to tooth loss, receding gums, bone damage, and has been linked to increased risk of heart disease and stroke. At Goehring Dental Group, Implants. Cosmetic. General Dentistry in South Austin, we provide a full range of periodontal treatments to stop gum disease in its tracks and restore your gum health.
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Stages of Gum Disease
Gingivitis
The earliest stage, characterized by red, swollen, or bleeding gums. Treatable with professional cleaning and improved home hygiene.
Periodontitis
As gum disease advances, pockets form between the teeth and gums, allowing bacteria to reach and damage the underlying bone.
Advanced Periodontitis
Severe bone and tissue loss that may require surgical intervention.
Your Overall Health
Links to Systemic Health
Research has linked periodontal disease to increased risk of heart disease, stroke, and complications in diabetic patients. Protecting your gum health is an important part of protecting your overall health.
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How We Help
Treatment Options
Scaling & Root Planing
A non-surgical deep cleaning procedure that removes tartar and bacteria from below the gumline and smooths the tooth root to discourage future buildup.
Laser Periodontal Treatment
Using our Fotona LightWalker laser, we can treat gum disease with minimal discomfort, less bleeding, and faster healing than traditional methods. The TwinLight® approach combines two laser wavelengths for a more effective result.
Gum Surgery
For advanced cases, surgical intervention may be necessary to regrow bone and tissue, reduce periodontal pockets, or reshape the gumline.
Ongoing Maintenance
After treatment, more frequent periodontal maintenance visits help prevent recurrence.
Don't let gum disease go untreated.
Call us at (737) 283-9328 or request an appointment online.