Periodontics
McKinney, Texas
At RoA Dental Studio, we provide personalized care to help prevent, detect, and manage periodontal (gum) disease.
Gum disease ranges from gingivitis, which affects the gums, to periodontitis, which can damage the bone and tissues supporting the teeth. Early diagnosis and consistent care can help protect your gums and preserve your natural teeth.
How Does Gum Disease Develop?
Gum disease can begin when bacterial plaque remains along the gumline. Without regular brushing, cleaning between the teeth, and professional care, plaque may harden into tartar and contribute to inflammation. Tobacco use, diabetes, genetics, certain medications, hormonal changes, and age can also increase a person's risk.
Symptoms of gingivitis include red, swollen, tender, or bleeding gums. Gingivitis can often be reversed with professional cleaning and consistent home care. If it progresses to periodontitis, the gums may pull away from the teeth and form pockets that collect bacteria and tartar. Over time, periodontitis can damage the bone and tissues supporting the teeth, leading to gum recession, persistent bad breath, loose teeth, or tooth loss.
How Is Gum Disease Treated?
Gingivitis can often be treated with a professional dental cleaning and improved daily home care. Periodontitis requires more involved treatment, which may include scaling and root planing, commonly known as a “deep cleaning.”
During scaling and root planing, plaque and tartar are removed from above and below the gumline, and the root surfaces are carefully cleaned and smoothed. This helps reduce bacteria, promote healing, and make it easier to keep the area clean.
After treatment, we will reevaluate your gums. Depending on the severity of the disease and how your gums respond, we may recommend periodontal maintenance, additional treatment, or medication when clinically indicated. More advanced cases may require referral to a periodontist for specialized care.
What Is Periodontal Maintenance?
Periodontitis can be controlled, but the damage it causes may not be fully reversible. After active treatment, regular periodontal maintenance helps reduce the risk of the disease returning or progressing. The recommended visit interval will be based on your gum health and individual risk factors. Periodontal maintenance may include:
- Periodontal examinations and pocket-depth measurements
- Professional removal of plaque and tartar above and below the gumline
- Monitoring for bleeding, inflammation, and other changes
- Review and reinforcement of daily home care
- Additional treatment when clinically indicated
- Coordination with a periodontist when needed
Contact our office if you notice bleeding or swollen gums, persistent bad breath, gum recession, loose teeth, or changes in your bite. Gum disease can be painless, so regular evaluations are important even when you do not notice symptoms.
How Can You Help Prevent Gum Disease?
Brush twice a day to remove plaque, clean between your teeth daily with floss or another interdental cleaner, avoid tobacco, and keep conditions such as diabetes well managed. Schedule dental examinations and professional cleanings at the interval recommended for you. Gingivitis can often be reversed, while periodontitis requires ongoing care to reduce the risk of further damage.
Periodontal Care Near Me in McKinney, Texas
Contact RoA Dental Studio in McKinney, Texas, to schedule a gum health evaluation. We will assess your gums, explain our findings, and create a personalized treatment or maintenance plan to help protect your smile.
We invite you to call 469-908-7515 or request your appointment today!
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