Bleeding Gums • Infection • Bone Loss
Advanced care for bleeding gums, gum infection, deep pockets, and progressive bone loss.
Foothill Dental Specialty diagnoses and treats all stages of gum disease, from early gingivitis to advanced periodontitis. Treatment is customized to reduce infection, control inflammation, protect bone support, and help preserve your natural teeth whenever possible.
This case demonstrates the improvement achieved with non-surgical periodontal therapy using Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT), scaling, and root planing. Before treatment, the gums showed significant inflammation, redness, swelling, and visible plaque and calculus accumulation associated with periodontal disease.
Following thorough professional cleaning and deep periodontal therapy, the tissues show a marked reduction in inflammation and swelling, with healthier gum contours and improved access for daily oral hygiene. The case highlights how effective non-surgical periodontal treatment can help control active gum disease and create a healthier foundation for long-term periodontal maintenance.
Eliminates harmful bacteria and prevents further damage.
Protects and rebuilds bone to support your natural teeth.
Healthy gums contribute to better overall health and well-being.
Reduces inflammation and improves the look of your gums.
Gum disease is an infection and inflammatory condition that affects the gums and the bone supporting the teeth. Patients often notice bleeding while brushing, tenderness, swelling, persistent bad breath, gum recession, or loose teeth as the condition progresses. Left untreated, gum disease can lead to deeper pockets, bone loss, and tooth loss.
At Foothill Dental Specialty, treatment planning is based on the stage of the disease, the amount of inflammation present, the health of the bone support, and the long-term goal of stabilizing the teeth and gums.
A common early sign of inflammation that should not be ignored.
Bacteria below the gumline can trigger active periodontal breakdown.
As disease progresses, pockets can become harder to clean and maintain.
Advanced gum disease can weaken the support around natural teeth.
Treatment may begin with nonsurgical care and, when necessary, progress to more advanced periodontal procedures based on pocket depth, infection level, and bone support.
Discover a more comfortable and advanced way to maintain healthy teeth and gums with Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT) using AIRFLOW® technology at Foothill Dental Specialty Center.
In this video, Dr. Soma Lari explains how AIRFLOW® technology gently removes harmful biofilm, plaque, and stains with warm water, air, and fine powder — providing a minimally invasive and more comfortable cleaning experience.
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Real patient results showing healthier gums, reduced inflammation, and improved tissue stability after LANAP laser treatment.
Every case is different. Some patients respond well to deep cleaning and supportive therapy, while others need more advanced regenerative or surgical treatment to protect their long-term oral health.
After the initial treatment phase, long-term periodontal maintenance helps monitor pocket depths, control inflammation, and reduce the risk of further breakdown. Patients with a history of gum disease often need a customized maintenance schedule to protect the health of the gums and supporting bone.
Most PPO insurances are accepted, and financing options are available. If you are noticing bleeding gums, infection, recession, or signs of advanced periodontal disease, schedule a consultation to learn which treatment options may be appropriate for you.
Common signs include bleeding gums, swelling, bad breath, gum recession, tenderness, deep pockets, and loosening of the teeth.
No. Scaling and root planing is a periodontal treatment that reaches below the gumline to remove bacterial buildup and support healing.
Yes. Many patients begin with nonsurgical treatment such as scaling and root planing, laser-assisted therapy, and supportive antimicrobial care.
Surgery may be recommended when deep pockets, significant bone loss, or more advanced tissue changes require additional periodontal treatment.
Patients are usually placed on a periodontal maintenance schedule to help protect the teeth, gums, and long-term stability of the results.
Not always. Laser-assisted treatment may be appropriate in selected cases depending on the severity and overall treatment plan.
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