TREATMENTS

Gum Disease Therapy

Did you know that 3 out of 4 Americans have some form of gum disease (also known as periodontal disease) and only 3 out of 100 will get treated before it's too late? Gum disease occurs when bacteria get below your gum line and the attachment between your gum and tooth is lost.

Gum disease is a silent, chronic, painless and communicable bacterial infection that often goes undetected or ignored until severe gum and bone destruction is no longer ignorable. Left untreated, gum disease can cause tooth loss.

The truth is that gum disease is easily prevented with proper hygiene. Your visit to Soft Dental includes a complete examination of your gums and supportive structures, hygiene education and treatment options with access to advanced periodontal therapy to heal and restore your oral health.

Know that your treatment will be customized depending on your needs. Benefit from simple and comfortable periodontal therapies such as scale root planing, or deep cleaning, which removes hardened dental plaque and reduces inflammation. While surgery is always used as a last resort, Soft Dental's in-office periodontist, Dr. Tom Hoover, is specially trained in gum surgery and gum/bone grafting to give you the best results possible. After treatment, keep your smile healthy with a Soft Dental periodontal maintenance plan including regular in-office cleanings every 3-4 months. Feel great knowing your smile is in peak health!