GUM DISEASE

HOUSTON, TEXAS

STRESS-FREE TREATMENT FOR GINGIVITIS
IN HOUSTON, TX

Gingivitis treatment is simple, easy, and painless with our amazing team at Dentist Tree of the Heights!

If you have painful, swollen gums and gingival bleeding, you may be dealing with a case of gingivitis. You’re not alone if you are. Nearly half of all Americans over 30 suffer from gingivitis and other forms of gum disease. Here at Dentist Tree of the Heights, our dentists are well-equipped and prepared to treat your gingivitis and return your natural smile back to its old, healthy self.

What is gum disease? Also known as periodontal disease, it is an infection of the gums as dental plaque, bacteria, and tartar collect on your teeth’s roots below the gums. While it begins as mild gingivitis, it can quickly turn into a dental emergency as it starts attacking the bones and soft tissues holding your teeth in place. Without treatment from our seasoned periodontist staff, unchecked gum disease can lead to a dental worst case scenario: tooth loss!

From deep cleanings to laser therapy, trust our team to do everything we can to prevent this with our array of gum disease treatment options. Our thorough, gentle care ensures the process is as smooth and comfortable as possible. We are a totally green office, using only BPA-free materials to look after not only the environment but your health, too. At Dentist Tree of the Heights, you can rest easy in the dental chair knowing your smile is in the best hands possible.

Say goodbye to your gingivitis and hello to healthy pink gums! To book an appointment with our caring periodontal professionals, please call our dental office in Houston at 281.849.8858 today.

GUM DISEASE SYMPTOMS: THE WARNING SIGNS

Catching your gum disease as early as possible can mean all the difference to your smile’s survival!

Here at Dentist Tree of the Heights, we’re dedicated to helping our patients at any and every stage of periodontal disease. However, your treatment will go smoother and quicker the sooner your gum infection is brought to our attention. In its earliest gingivitis stage, gum disease is relatively mild. This can be all too easy for patients to ignore, leading to much worse and damaging periodontitis. To ensure your best recovery, please see our periodontist staff at the first signs of gum disease:

  • Bright red gums
  • Gums becoming swollen and painful
  • Gingival bleeding
  • Receding gums
  • Gum pain when biting or chewing
  • Persistent bad breath
  • Unpleasant taste in your mouth
  • New spaces between teeth
  • Adult teeth becoming loose
  • Your bite’s shape changing
  • Dentures not fitting as they should
  • Pus around the teeth and gums

Don’t wait if you think you may have gum disease! Contact our dental office at 281.849.8858, and we’ll have you on the way to recovery in no time.

WHAT ARE MY GUM DISEASE TREATMENT OPTIONS?

Count on our talented periodontal team to tackle your periodontal disease head-on.

When only in the gingivitis stage, you can quickly reverse the damage on your own with some good, old-fashioned brushing and flossing. With two weeks of consistent dental hygiene, you can completely remove the plaque and tartar buildup below the gum line. Once the gums can finally breathe again, they’ll quickly heal and return to their healthy pink. However, with periodontitis stages, you’ll need to see our experienced team for professional care.

DEEP CLEANING

Deep cleaning is similar to a normal dental cleaning, except it goes below the gums to remove any plaque and bacteria trapped on the teeth’s roots. Once the gum pockets are fully cleared, we will gently smooth the roots to help your gums heal and reattach to the teeth.

LASER GUM THERAPY

Laser therapy is an alternative to gum surgery, allowing our periodontists to remove any infected tissues and bacteria quickly and safely with the use of a dental laser. There are no cuts or incisions you need to worry about, and the process itself allows us to target problem areas with pinpoint precision compared to traditional methods. Once the soft tissues are gum disease-free, they can start to heal and recover faster than with surgery.

DEEP CLEANING

Deep cleaning is similar to a normal dental cleaning, except it goes below the gums to remove any plaque and bacteria trapped on the teeth’s roots. Once the gum pockets are fully cleared, we will gently smooth the roots to help your gums heal and reattach to the teeth.

LASER GUM THERAPY

Laser therapy is an alternative to gum surgery, allowing our periodontists to remove any infected tissues and bacteria quickly and safely with the use of a dental laser. There are no cuts or incisions you need to worry about, and the process itself allows us to target problem areas with pinpoint precision compared to traditional methods. Once the soft tissues are gum disease-free, they can start to heal and recover faster than with surgery.

GUM DISEASE STAGES

Periodontal disease may first appear mild, but it can quickly grow out of control without a dentist’s expert help.

Stage 1: Gingivitis

As plaque and oral bacteria build up on the teeth, they spread under the gums and gradually inflame them. In as little as 3 days to a week, gingivitis can set in as the soft tissues become red, swollen, and tender. You may even notice “pink in the sink” as your gums bleed while brushing and flossing your teeth.

Stage 2: Slight Periodontitis

When gingivitis turns into slight periodontitis, the damage to your gums is permanent as the gums start receding and pulling away from your teeth. As deep gum pockets appear, more food and plaque can be trapped and speed up the gum disease process. The infection also reaches the bone and connective tissues holding your teeth in place.

Stage 3: Moderate Periodontitis

Moderate periodontitis is irreversible as the damage to the gums, connective tissues, and bones worsens. Gum pockets deepen, and oral bacteria can enter the bloodstream to infect the rest of the body. Over time, this can lead to several general health issues, including heart disease and pneumonia. Your teeth may start shifting out of alignment as they start to loosen.

Stage 4: Advanced Periodontitis

Once advanced periodontitis appears, the gum infection attacks the jaw bone and connective tissues in earnest, as 50 to 90% of the original tissue is lost. Teeth lose their solid anchoring, especially as pockets of pus called dental abscesses appear in the gums at the teeth’s roots. At this point, the teeth become so loose that they are in danger of falling out, and your dentist may need to extract them.

ADDRESS

2105 Yale Street, Suite 300
Houston, TX 77008

HOURS

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Tuesday 8:00am – 5:00pm
Wednesday 8:00am – 5:00pm
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ADDRESS

2105 Yale Street, Suite 300 Houston, TX 77008

HOURS

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