During a Gum Infection Therapy, a dental professional will remove the plaque, calculus/tartar, and infections via a method called Scaling & Root Planing. Scaling will remove the tartar from above and below the gumline. Root planing smoothes the rough spots on the roots (typical area for germ/bacteria infestation) that contribute to the disease; this will help the gums to reattach to the roots better. After the Scaling & Root Planing is done, the exposed space between the gum and the teeth are cleansed with an antiseptic solution followed by application of a topical antibiotic gel to eradicate any remaining bacteria.

Gum Infection Therapy typically done in two phases/visits to allow healing of one side by using the other side for chewing; and only one side may be numbed at a time.

For those who are sensitive for even a routine cleaning, we have a special numbing gel that we can apply before your cleaning to make sure you are comfortable all the way through. Just mention that your teeth are sensitive to cleaning prior to starting and we will make the accommodation.

This is where the dentist at Noa Dental step in: A simple ultrasonic scaling procedure is performed using small instruments to remove hard plaque trapped beneath the gums.

Ultrasonic scalers act primarily to remove plaque and stains from tooth surfaces in areas that normal brushing and flossing can't reach. A substantial build-up of tartar creates an environment that harbors gum disease, and cleaning these areas can act to prevent gingivitis, tooth decay, and loss of enamel from teeth.

You don't have any cavities? Great news! To keep it that way, we can place a dental sealant that can act as a barrier to prevent bacteria from forming cavity on your back teeth . They are plastic materials that are applied to the chewing surface of the back teeth where decay occurs most often. This is a quick and painless treatment that could provide great protection for your teeth. Ask about sealants on your next visit to a dentist.