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With gum disease treatment, Dr. Ficca can help stop the deterioration of your bone and gums, repair the damage you’ve experienced as a result of infection, and protect your teeth and bone from future problems. As a board-certified periodontist, he is proficient in the stages of gum disease and has spent more than 20 years helping patients improve oral health and overall quality of life.

Common Signs of Gum Disease

Gum disease or periodontal disease is an infection of your gums and the tissue surrounding your teeth. When left untreated, infections in the gums can result in:

  • Destroyed gum tissues
  • Damaged tooth-supporting bone
  • Discomfort and pain
  • Tooth loss

One common symptom of periodontal disease is that your gums may recess, exposing the roots of your teeth. In this case, Dr. Ficca may recommend gum recession treatment, which uses gum grafts to re-cover the root surfaces.

Periodontal disease is associated with systemic conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, respiratory disease, and cancer.

Why Treat Gum Disease?

Gum disease treatment involves a variety of techniques for treating periodontal disease. These techniques focus on eliminating the infection, repairing areas with gum and bone loss, and protecting you against future damage.

Gum disease treatment plans in Charlotte, NC offer a variety of important benefits:

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If you have swollen and tender gums, bad breath, loose teeth, or other symptoms of infection, periodontal care can significantly improve the quality of your life.

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Gum disease treatment and gum recession treatment can protect tooth-supporting bone from further damage.

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Infection can cause receding gums, bleeding, and gum detachment. Treatment with Dr. Ficca can fix these issues and help you smile more openly and often.

Targeted Treatment for Gum Disease

You should consider treatment if your general dentist has diagnosed you with gum disease, or if you have any of the following symptoms of infection:

  • Swelling
  • Tenderness
  • Bleeding
  • Inflamed Gums
  • Loose Teeth
  • Bad Breath
  • Bad Taste

You may need gum recession treatment, specifically, if your gum line is irregular or if one of your teeth appears longer than normal.

Consultation

Start with a consultation and examination at our Charlotte-based practice, where Dr. Ficca will talk with you about your concerns, perform a comprehensive examination, and take X-rays or CT scans. If you’ve never had a scan taken before, know that it’s a completely comfortable and non-invasive process — about the same experience as taking any normal photograph.

Dr. Ficca will then discuss your treatment options and his recommended approach. He and his team will answer any questions you have, review what to expect, and help you schedule your procedure, which usually takes place in a separate appointment.

Gum Disease Treatment Options

Your experience will depend on your procedure, but the least invasive approach Dr. Ficca uses requires no downtime, and patients with more intensive procedures may only need 2-3 days of recovery. Common procedures include:

Gum Recession Treatment

Dr. Ficca will use gum grafts to re-cover the root surfaces, protect your teeth, and improve the aesthetics of your smile. As an experienced periodontist, his minimally invasive approach offers a faster, more comfortable recovery. Most patients take Ibuprofen and TYLENOL® for 2-3 days to manage swelling and sensitivity after surgery. You should also stick to soft foods for a few days and avoid brushing the surgical site for up to two weeks.

Traditional Surgery

If you need more advanced gum disease treatment, Dr. Ficca can perform a procedure to further reach and clean areas beneath the gums. He may also graft bone to help regenerate areas of bone loss and strengthen sites with significant damage. Most of our Charlotte patients stick to a soft food diet for a few days after surgery and take Ibuprofen and Tylenol for 2-3 days to manage discomfort.

Scaling and Root Planing

This non-surgical treatment removes disease-causing bacteria and toxins below the gum line and on the root surface. Most patients describe this deep cleaning as an experience similar to a dental cleaning, and there’s little to no downtime and discomfort afterward.

Laser Surgery

Laser surgery is a minimally invasive therapy that doesn’t involve cutting or stiches. It can be an ideal approach depending on the location and severity of your gum disease, and it offers a faster recovery than traditional surgery.

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Local Anesthesia and Sedation Dentistry Available

With any gum disease treatment, Dr. Ficca will numb the area to promote your comfort. In addition, he provides IV sedation to reduce or eliminate your anxiety or fear during the procedure. Your safety and comfort are his highest priorities.

How Much Does Gum Disease Treatment Cost in Charlotte, NC?

Pricing for gum disease treatment depends on the procedure you have and the extent of your needs. In general, scaling and root planing is $280-380 per quadrant of your mouth, while surgical or laser therapy is $1,100 to $1,800 per quadrant. Gum recession treatment can range from $1,000 for one tooth to $5,000 for a more complex procedure.

The cost of treatment should never be a surprise. Contact us for a consultation, and we’ll take the time to discuss your treatment options, cost and payment options, and, most importantly, devise a plan to protect your smile for years to come.

Explore gum disease treatment with Metrolina Periodontics & Implant Dentistry. Schedule an appointment online or by calling us in Charlotte, NC, at (704) 544-2224.

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