Gum Disease Treatment

Gum disease treatment is essential for protecting your teeth, preserving the bone that supports them, and maintaining your long-term oral health. At Orange County Oral Surgery and Periodontics, board-certified periodontist Dr. Jin Eslami provides personalized periodontal care using advanced diagnostic techniques and evidence-based treatment options tailored to each patient’s needs. Whether you have early gingivitis or advanced periodontal disease, our goal is to stop the progression of the disease and help you maintain a healthy, confident smile.

What Is Gum Disease?

Gum disease is an infection of the tissues that support your teeth and is caused by bacteria that accumulate along the gumline. The earliest stage, known as gingivitis, often causes bleeding gums, redness, swelling, tenderness, or irritation when brushing and flossing. As the disease progresses, patients may also experience persistent bad breath, gum recession, sensitive teeth, teeth that appear longer, loose teeth, pus around the gums, and bone loss that can ultimately lead to tooth loss if left untreated.

What Is the Treatment for Gum Disease?

Periodontal disease treatment is customized according to the severity of your condition and your overall oral health. Depending on your diagnosis, treatment may include scaling and root planing (deep cleaning), localized antimicrobial therapy, laser-assisted periodontal therapy when appropriate, periodontal surgery, regenerative procedures, or ongoing periodontal maintenance to help control harmful bacteria and reduce the risk of future disease. Dr. Eslami will carefully evaluate your condition, explain your treatment options, and develop a personalized care plan focused on protecting your gums, supporting your teeth, and preserving your long-term oral health.

What Causes Gum Disease?

The primary cause of gum disease is the buildup of plaque and bacteria around the teeth and gums. Factors such as inconsistent oral hygiene, tobacco use, certain medical conditions, medications, and genetic predisposition may also increase your risk of developing periodontal disease. If left untreated, periodontal disease can lead to progressive bone loss around the teeth, gum recession, loose teeth, persistent bad breath, and eventually tooth loss. Research has also shown that chronic periodontal inflammation may be associated with systemic health conditions such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

How Do I Prevent Gum Disease?

Preventing gum disease begins with brushing twice daily, cleaning between your teeth every day, and maintaining regular professional periodontal examinations and cleanings. Patients with a history of gum disease often require periodontal maintenance visits at more frequent intervals than routine dental cleanings to help control the bacteria that cause periodontal disease and protect healthy gums and bone over time. Because the body cannot naturally replace all of the bone lost to periodontal disease, early diagnosis, prompt treatment, and ongoing maintenance are essential for preserving your oral health and preventing permanent damage.

Inflamed and/or bleeding gums require treatment. Contact us today Orange County Oral Surgery and Periodontics Phone Number 949-888-0332