Gum Disease Treatment - Bradenton, FL
Expert Periodontal Care For Healthy Gums And Confident Smiles
Gum Disease Treatment - Bradenton, FL
Expert Periodontal Care for Healthy Gums and Confident Smiles
"I Was in Pain for So Long..."
Building Confidence from the Gum Up
Gum disease is one of the most common — and most overlooked — threats to a healthy smile. What starts as mild irritation or bleeding can progress into painful inflammation, gum recession, and even tooth loss if left untreated. For residents of Bradenton, FL, seeking timely care is crucial. That’s why our experienced team offers personalized, minimally invasive solutions for gum disease backed by advanced technology and compassionate care. As part of a comprehensive approach to oral health, we invite you to explore the full scope of services available at our Bradenton dental practice.
Warning Signs of Gum Disease
- Swollen or enlarged gums
- Red or blue-red gums, especially between the teeth
- Gums that bleed easily when brushing, flossing, eating, or speaking
- Persistent bad breath
- Tenderness when eating or chewing
- Sensitive teeth
- Receding gumline that makes the teeth appear longer or shows the root surfaces of the teeth
- Damage to the supporting bone that can be seen on routine X-rays
Timely Prevention to Safeguard Your Smile and Overall Health
Many people underestimate the far-reaching impact of gum disease on overall health. Left unchecked, the bacteria responsible for periodontal inflammation can contribute to serious systemic conditions — including memory loss, pancreatic cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, preterm labor, and low birth weight. Timely treatment for gingivitis and periodontitis is crucial for halting the inflammatory cascade before irreversible damage occurs.
At Eastman Craighead Periodontics, we specialize in diagnosing and treating gum disease at every stage — and we understand that fear or anxiety can delay much-needed care. That’s why we offer comfortable sedation options to help even the most nervous patients undergo treatment with confidence. With advanced periodontal techniques and a gentle, personalized approach, we’re here to help you preserve a healthy, functional smile — and protect your overall well-being.
Select Gum Disease Treatments
Crown Lengthening
Overgrown gum tissue can compound gum disease by creating pockets where bacteria and food debris accumulate. Swollen gums may give the illusion of smaller teeth. Crown lengthening is a dental procedure aimed at exposing more of the tooth’s surface, facilitating easier cleaning and enhancing the aesthetic harmony of the smile.
By removing excess gum tissue, crown lengthening reduces the risk of bacterial buildup and supports optimal oral health. This process promotes a healthier mouth and contributes to a more aesthetically pleasing smile.
Gingival Graft
Periodontal disease can lead to gum recession, where the gumline moves down the tooth, exposing the root surface and compromising the stability of the teeth.
Gingival grafting is a surgical approach to rebuild lost gum tissue and improve the tissue’s durability to improve the teeth’ stability. Grafting can improve the look of your smile, relieve tooth sensitivity, and prevent tooth loss.
Scaling and Root Planing
Deep cleaning, scaling, and root planing are advanced dental procedures for treating periodontal disease and compromised tissue attachment. Typically serving as the initial step in periodontal treatment, these techniques involve meticulously removing bacterial buildup from the root surfaces of each tooth. This comprehensive approach aims to alleviate inflammation and enhance the attachment of healthy gum tissue, promoting improved oral health.
Frenectomy
Frena are strips of tissue that link our lips and tongue to the surrounding structures of the cheeks and floor of the mouth. When these frena are excessively short or tight, they can cause various issues, such as speech impediments and difficulties with eating and chewing.
Tight tissue can contribute to gum recession by pulling the gum tissue away from its optimal position. A frenectomy releases these tight tissue attachments, allowing for proper movement of the cheeks, lips, and tongue while safeguarding the gums’ health.
Gingivectomy
Chronic inflammation of the gums can result in excessive growth, covering portions of the teeth that should remain exposed to the oral environment. This alteration in appearance can impact your smile and create challenges in maintaining proper oral hygiene, leading to further inflammation.
Through precise reshaping of the gum tissue and adjusting its positioning and contours, we can enhance the aesthetic appearance of your smile and alleviate inflammation. Gingivectomy is frequently incorporated as a component of the crown lengthening procedure.
Pinhole® Surgical Technique
Gum recession can compromise the health and stability of your teeth, cause sensitivity, and change the look of your smile. But gum grafting isn’t suitable for every patient.
With the Pinhole Surgical Technique, we can reverse gum recession with a minimally invasive procedure that eliminates many of the risks of traditional gum grafting. With predictable results and high success rates, this approach to correcting gum recession minimizes downtime and improves your oral health and the look of your smile.
LANAP
Laser-Assisted New Attachment Procedure (LANAP) is a highly effective, minimally invasive procedure that can restore gum tissue for long-term health. We’ll use a specialized laser to eliminate diseased tissue and bacteria during the procedure without harming the healthy surrounding tissue.
The laser stimulates new tissue growth, which helps to rebuild a healthy attachment between the teeth and gums. Paired with scaling, root planing, and careful monitoring for long-term wellness, LANAP can be a crucial part of saving your smile.
