When you think about your oral health, does your first thought include your teeth, rather than your gums? Gum tissue deserves plenty of attention both because they cover vulnerable areas of your tooth enamel and give them a solid foundation. If your gums are unhealthy or infected, teeth can become exposed and even fall out. After all, gum disease is the leading cause of tooth loss. If you develop gum disease, Litchfield Smiles can get you back on the right track with gum disease treatment in Litchfield Park, AZ. If not, we’ll make sure you know exactly how to prevent it.
DETAILED SCALING AND
COMPASSIONATE AND GENTLE
PATIENT-FOCUSED CARE
To treat advanced gum disease, we’ll need to perform two key steps. This include scaling and root planing. During the scaling phase, we gently remove small bits of plaque and bacteria from areas above and below the gum line. Not only will this stop the progression of your infection, but reduce discomfort and swelling and give the gums time to heal. Root planing comes after and works to smooth out the roots of teeth. This makes it easier for them to reattach to the gums and lowers the risk of them becoming infected again later. In most cases, scaling and root planing require multiple appointments to complete.
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Office Hours
Monday 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
Tuesday 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
Wednesday 7:30 am – 3:30 pm
Thursday 7:30 am – 3:30 pm
Friday 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
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