Gum Disease Treatment Jonesboro

Say Goodbye to Your Sensitive Gums

Person pointing to red spot in their gums

Dentistry puts a big emphasis on teeth, and that's only natural – your pearly whites are the most eye-catching parts of your mouth. Still, dental work also accounts for your gums. These tissues must be strong and vibrant to preserve your oral health. In light of this fact, our team at Northeast Arkansas Dentistry offers skilled gum disease treatment. This service can cleanse your infected gums and help them recover. For more details, keep reading or book a visit soon.

Why Choose Northeast Arkansas Dentistry for Gum Disease Treatment?

  • Responsive Dental Team That Listens to Your Needs
  • Arestin Antibiotic Therapy Available
  • Advanced Dental Tools for Quality Care

Scaling & Root Planing

Illustrated dental scaler removing plaque buildup from teeth

Scaling and root planing represent the standard way to treat gum disease. Combined, they act as a two-step procedure that cleans the affected tissue. The first step – scaling – uses various dental tools to remove tartar above and below the gumline. In contrast, root planing smooths out your tooth roots to help your gums reattach to your teeth. Altogether, the scaling-planing process often occurs over one or two dental visits.

Antibiotic Treatment

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On top of scaling and root planing, we might recommend an antibiotic treatment. This option puts a few thousand ARESTIN® microspheres at the site of your infection. Once placed, these tiny bits of the antibiotic will fight against the bacteria causing your gum disease. You’ll then see a marked reduction in your gum pockets after 14 days or so.