Assess gum health
The team examines the gums and reviews relevant health and dental history.
GENERAL DENTISTRY · PHOENIX
Healthy support matters.Gum disease treatment
Bleeding, tenderness, or changes around your gums are worth discussing—even when your teeth do not hurt.
Arrange a visit ↗Understanding gum disease treatment.
Gum disease affects the tissues supporting the teeth. An examination, including assessment of the gums, helps determine what type of care is needed. Depending on the findings, care may involve professional cleaning, deeper cleaning, ongoing maintenance, or referral.
What we can discuss.
- Bleeding or swollen gums
- Changes in gum position or tooth stability
- A history of periodontal treatment
WHAT TO EXPECT
A clear path forward.
Discuss the plan
Your dentist explains the findings and the type of cleaning or further care recommended.
Maintain and review
Ongoing home care and professional review are part of managing gum health.
A LITTLE MORE CLARITY
Your questions, answered.
Do bleeding gums always mean advanced disease?
No. Bleeding can have different explanations, but it should be evaluated rather than ignored.
What is a deeper cleaning?
Scaling and root planing is treatment to remove deposits from affected root surfaces below the gumline when appropriate.
Can I manage this only at home?
Home care is important, but an assessment is needed to determine whether professional treatment is also required.
Further reading: National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research ↗
A CONVERSATION IS A GOOD PLACE TO START
Let’s find your
next step.
Tell us what matters to you. We’ll help you arrange a visit and understand what comes next.
Arrange your visit ↗Call (602) 831-2099