Gum therapy is treatment for gum disease, also called periodontal disease. It begins when plaque and tartar build up along and below the gumline, and the bacteria inflame your gums. At Genuine Care Dental in Saratoga, CA, we treat gum disease with scaling and root planing, and we follow up to keep your gums healthy.
Gum disease often causes no pain at first, so watch for these signs:
Our exams check for gum disease, including pockets between your gums and teeth, so we can catch it early.
Gingivitis is the early stage, with inflamed gums, and it can usually be reversed with professional care and good habits at home. Periodontitis is more advanced and involves bone loss. It cannot be fully reversed, but treatment and regular maintenance can control it.
This is the main treatment for gum disease. It is more thorough than a routine dental cleaning, because it reaches below the gumline.
You should feel pressure but not pain during treatment. Your gums may feel tender for a few days afterward. If you feel anxious, ask about sedation dentistry.
Gums hold your teeth in place. When inflammation and bone loss go unchecked, teeth can loosen over time. Treating gum disease early protects your smile and your comfort, and it is far easier to manage in its early stage. Good home care makes a real difference too, so we show you how to brush and floss along the gumline.
Most patients come back for maintenance visits, often more often than the usual six months. We will recommend a schedule that fits you. If your gums are healthy and you only need a routine visit, a dental cleaning may be enough. And if you keep having gum problems, saliva testing can help us understand why.
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Healing gums takes trust and time, and we build both into every visit. We didn't want it to feel like a dental office, so we didn't build one. Warm wood, real plants, a couch you'd actually choose to sit on, and chairs picked for comfort as much as function, all so you forget where you actually are.
Dr. Rong and Mia lead the practice with an expert team that treats you like a person, not a chart.
To help you relax, we offer an anxiety blanket and calming aroma, a neck pillow, lip balm, dark sunglasses, and free phone chargers. Put on a show, and enjoy something from the coffee bar afterward.
“Too often I see patients go into an office and they're just seen as a set of teeth with no person behind them. I want to know not only what our patients need, but also what they want, in terms of their health, their looks, and how they feel.”
– Dr. Rong, owner
“I absolutely would recommend Genuine Care, and I have already done so many times.”
– Amy, patient
“Dr. Rong was very patient. He carefully explained the treatment, so I feel very confident and comfortable.”
– Raymond, patient
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