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Gum Disease Treatment in Fairfield, CT

Your gums are as important to your oral health – and your overall health – as your teeth. Gum disease can cause you to lose teeth and has been linked to serious health conditions such as diabetes and Alzheimer’s disease. With gum disease treatment in Fairfield, Dr. Pablo Cuevas will:

Prevent gum disease from progressing from its early stage to a later one where you risk losing teeth
End unpleasant symptoms like bad breath and bleeding gums
Restore your gums’ healthy appearance
Potentially lower your risk of problems associated with gum disease, like diabetes

If you think you could have gum disease, call us ASAP at 203-254-0545. If you’re unable to come in during the week, Saturday appointments are available by request.

Fight Gum Disease With a Combination of Office & Home Treatments

It is easier and less expensive to treat gum disease when it’s discovered in its early stages. If left untreated, it can progress to full-fledged periodontitis. This is the stage where tissue and bone begin to break down, and you can lose teeth. To facilitate early treatment, Dr. Cuevas checks for signs of gum disease during every dental exam.

If he finds gum disease, he’ll treat it with a special deep cleaning process called scaling and root planing:

He’ll remove plaque and bacteria from above and below your gumline
Smooth the roots of your teeth to make it easier for your gums to heal
Use local anesthesia so you remain comfortable and offer dental sedation if needed

In some cases Dr. Cuevas will also recommend Perio Protect^®, a home treatment that involves wearing custom-made dental trays filled with an antibiotic. Made using impressions of your teeth, the trays look similar to those used for whitening. The trays’ special seal ensures the medication goes where it’s needed, into the area under your gums.

For gum disease treatment in Fairfield, call 203-254-0545. We’re located at 111 Beach Road, near the intersection of Beach Road and Post Road. Our office is on the second floor.

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Common Questions About Gum Disease Treatment

What is gum disease treatment?

Gum disease treatment is designed to rid your mouth of built-up tartar, plaque, and bacteria that can wreak havoc on your gums. We’ll first use special instruments to clean around and below your gumline where bacteria have collected. Then we’ll smooth your teeth roots to make it harder for bacteria to grow there. We may also give you custom trays and an antibiotic to place in them to use at home.

Is gum disease treatment painful?

Our trained and attentive staff will make every effort to ensure that you’re completely comfortable during your gum disease treatment. Before any work begins, we’ll apply a topical anesthetic that will numb your gums, so you shouldn’t feel any discomfort during your procedure. If you have any questions about your dental work, we’ll be glad to answer them.

What are gum disease symptoms?

You may not see the signs of gum disease on your own until its advanced stages, which is why it is often referred to as a silent killer. It’s also why your routine dental exams are so important. The earlier you spot periodontal infection, the easier it is to manage and, in many cases, reverse. Common symptoms to look for include red, swollen, tender, or bleeding gums, loose teeth, and persistent bad breath.

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Gum Disease Treatment in Fairfield, CT

We Can Help Your Gums Look and Feel Better

Fight Gum Disease With a Combination of Office & Home Treatments

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