Gum Disease Treatment Charleston
Dentistry That Protects from Head to Toe
Far too often, problems that form within the body are linked to infections that begin inside the mouth, more specifically, the gums. These soft oral tissues that help hold your teeth in place are susceptible to harmful bacteria, an issue that can have far-reaching consequences if left untreated. Fortunately, our team at Elevate Dentistry uses natural and minimally invasive techniques to target infection and inflammation so that better gum and overall health are achieved and maintained.
Still experiencing gum bleeding, swelling, and tenderness despite regular home care and dental cleanings in the 21st century? There’s a better, more natural, and scientific way available. Come partner with us to find out!
Why Choose Elevate Dentistry for Gum Disease Treatment?
- Enhanced Laser Dentistry for Improved Comfort
- Minimally Invasive Ozone Treatments
- Personalized Treatment and Disease Management Program
Laser-Assisted Periodontal Therapy (LAPT)
Periodontal disease is a chronic, incurable infection of the bone and gums. It is similar to a diabetes diagnosis in the sense that it’s something a person often lives with the remainder of their life. It is extremely important to manage the disease by keeping it in remission so that further destruction and tooth loss are limited. It’s all about biofilm management!
To effectively remove plaque and tartar from your teeth, roots, and gumline, we must employ scaling and root planing. But this alone does not kill the harmful bacteria. This is why we use dental lasers and aqueous ozone as adjuncts. Using these combined and natural options, we also have control over the bacteria. This two-part process is instrumental in reducing future infections while encouraging proper gum healing over time. A gentle touch and prioritization of your comfort are what you can expect from Dr. David and our team as we focus on treating your soft oral tissues and reducing any potential risks that might negatively impact your bodily health.
Laser Bacterial Reduction (LBR)
Using the Epic diode laser, our hygiene team can provide a minimally invasive solution that is comfortable and allows for faster healing compared to traditional methods. Gingivitis is an inflammatory condition caused by a bacterial infection of the gums that is characterized by bleeding, tender, and swollen gums. It affects a large percentage of the population, and many struggle to manage it with routine home care. Cleaning the biofilm (plaque and tartar) off of your teeth and gums is important, but that alone does not kill the bacteria causing the infection. This is where the Epic laser comes into play.
The small tip of the laser works to kill bacteria in the pocket between your gums and teeth. It's painless and highly effective. Studies show that a concentrated beam of light targets bacteria and diseased tissues above and below the surface, leaving healthy tissue untouched while removing the underlying source of the problem with unmatched precision.
Aqueous Ozone (AO3)
If you are interested in another more natural way to eliminate bacteria, look into aqueous ozone. Dr. David uses Aqueous Ozone (AO3) treatment - a biocompatible, holistic approach that’s applied directly onto the gums and elicits accelerated healing. The AO3 application reduces inflammation in your gums and successfully removes harmful pathogens while also breaking down plaque buildup. All while using an energized, oxidative form of the most natural source known, water!
Bacteria Testing and Analysis Using Oral DNA Labs
When a diagnosis of periodontal disease (bone and gum infection) has been provided, treating the effects apart from fully understanding the root causes is not the long-term answer for sustained success. Just as your doctor orders blood testing to further understand the causes of your problem, we advise our patients to do the same. However, a blood sample is not always needed, and this can be done using a saliva sample. When treating infected gum tissues with scaling and root planing, there may be times where an antibiotic treatment is needed to ensure the problem is less likely to occur in the future. We use Oral bacteria and DNA testing to determine which pathogens are contributing to your specific periodontal problems so that a customized game plan can be created to treat and manage it effectively.