Gum (periodontal) disease is a serious condition caused by harmful oral bacteria. Without treatment, this progressive infection leads to bone loss, loose teeth and even tooth loss. Dr. Wehle and the team at Advanced Dental Care of Silicon Valley offer minimally invasive ways to address moderate to advanced gum disease.

With laser gum therapy, we gently treat gum disease and provide a more comfortable experience than ever before!

Dr. Wehle is well-known throughout California for her expertise in a wide range of dental treatments, including dental implants, periodontics, and cosmetic dentistry.

With such comprehensive dental knowledge, Dr. Wehle is prepared to solve the most complex dental problems all under one roof. We save you time and money by delivering all of your care in one convenient location, without referring you out all over town.

What are my treatment options?

If you've been diagnosed with gum disease, there are a variety of treatment options depending on the details of your situation and the severity of the problem. We always start with the least invasive options, which are non-surgical. However, in more serious cases, surgery may be necessary.

Non-Surgical Treatment

The first line of defense against gum disease is a unique type of cleaning called “scaling and root planing.” In this procedure, an ultrasonic cleaning device is used to remove plaque and tartar from your teeth where regular cleaning devices can't reach: under the gum line, on the tooth, and around the root. Then, the rough surface of the tooth and the root are smoothed out (planed). This provides a healthy, clean surface that makes it easier for the gum tissue to reattach to the tooth.

If you address your gum disease before it becomes severe, scaling and root planing may be the only treatment you need. However, as with any dental procedure, after-care is vital. In order to keep your teeth in good shape and resist future occurrences of gum disease, you must brush and floss daily, eat a healthy diet, avoid tobacco use, and have regular dental checkups. Even after a successful scaling and root planing, if you don't attend to your teeth properly, it's quite likely that you'll develop gum disease again.

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