Gum disease treatment in Miami

• Gums that bleed when you brush or floss
• Red, swollen or tender gums
• Bad breath that keeps coming back
• Gums that have pulled back, making teeth look longer
• Teeth that feel loose or have started to move

Smoking, diabetes, pregnancy and some medications make gum disease more likely, or harder to notice. Read why are my gums bleeding?

At your exam we measure the space between each tooth and the gum with a small probe, look at how much the gums bleed, and check the bone level on X-rays. Those measurements tell us whether you need a regular cleaning or a deeper one.

A deep cleaning removes tartar and bacteria from below the gumline, along the roots, and smooths the root surfaces so the gums can reattach. It is done with local anesthesia, usually one area of the mouth at a time, over one or more visits.

Afterward, the gums usually look and feel healthier within a few weeks. We measure the pockets again to see how they have responded.

Gum disease can be controlled, but it tends to come back without regular care. Most people who have had it do well with cleanings every three or four months instead of every six, along with careful brushing and cleaning between the teeth at home.

Healthy gums matter before any implant, veneer or crown. Implants can develop a similar infection, called peri-implantitis, so the same care protects them for the long term.