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Protect Your Smile With 
 Advanced Periodontal Care

At Mountain Wellness Dentistry, we believe healthy gums are the foundation of a healthy smile—and a healthier you. When left untreated, periodontal disease, also known as gum disease in Monument, CO, can cause discomfort, tooth loss, and may even impact your overall health.
With a <a href="/biological-dentistry-holistic-dentistry/">holistic</a> and compassionate approach, we focus on early detection and personalized treatment to restore gum stability, improve function, and help you smile with confidence once again!

Experience Gum Disease Treatment With Your Overall Health in Mind

Periodontics focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of periodontal disease and other conditions that affect the gums and soft tissues of the mouth. Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease in Monument, CO, is an infection caused by bacteria in plaque.
When plaque builds up on the teeth, the bacteria irritate and inflame the gum tissues. If this condition is not treated in its early stage, known as gingivitis, it can develop into periodontitis, a more advanced stage of gum disease.

What Is Periodontal Disease?

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Gingivitis is characterized by red, tender, bleeding, and swollen gums; periodontitis additionally involves gum recession and can eventually lead to bone loss and tooth loss.
Gingivitis in Monument, CO, can usually be controlled, and even reversed, with professional cleanings and improved at-home oral care if the condition is diagnosed and treated early. Periodontitis, on the other hand, typically requires more intensive and frequent treatment. We are pleased to offer high-quality gum disease treatment at our office, helping to restore your smile to good health.

What Is Gingivitis?

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<ul>
<li>Red, swollen, or tender gums</li>
<li>Gums that bleed easily when brushing or flossing</li>
<li>Receding gums that make teeth appear longer</li>
<li>Pockets forming between teeth and gums</li>
<li>Tartar or calculus buildup above and below the gumline</li>
<li>Loose teeth or changes in how your bite fits together</li>
<li>Bone loss is visible on X-rays</li>
</ul>

The Warning Signs of Gum Disease

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Our Advanced, Comfortable Gum Disease Treatments In Monument, CO

<a href="/crown-lengthening/">Crown lengthening</a> in Monument, CO, is a gum treatment that has both functional and aesthetic purposes. We may recommend crown lengthening if your appearance is affected by what is sometimes called a “gummy smile.” A gummy smile is one in which the teeth appear abnormally short because of excessive gum tissue.
The gum tissue may appear too bulky or appear to extend too far down over the teeth. In most cases, a gummy smile is the result of excessive gum tissue covering teeth that are of a normal length and shape.
To correct this problem and give you a smile you can show off with pride, our dentist may suggest crown lengthening. During this treatment, we will simply remove a small amount of the gum tissue, revealing more of the tooth structure and giving your smile a more aesthetic appearance. This usually requires just one visit to our office.

Crown Lengthening

Also known as gum disease, periodontal disease is a degenerative dental condition caused by the harmful bacteria in plaque. As this plaque builds up on the teeth, the bacteria in the mouth infect and inflame the gums and supporting tissues, eventually leading to tooth loss, bone loss, and gum recession if untreated.
By using a laser to treat gum disease, our dentists and team can ensure that harmful bacteria are eliminated in the safest, most comfortable, and most effective way possible. The DEKA CO2 laser and the PerioLase laser are noncontact lasers, meaning that there is no drilling, cutting, or invasive reduction of the gumline. Instead, this laser treatment offers a minimally invasive approach that targets only the treatment area, preserving healthy gum tissue and protecting the tooth roots.

Periodontal Laser Therapy

Soft tissue laser therapy uses focused light energy to gently remove or reshape gum tissue and eliminate harmful bacteria. Because the laser is precise, it targets diseased areas while preserving healthy tissue, which often results in less bleeding and swelling compared to traditional methods.
It’s commonly used for treating gum disease, gum contouring, frenectomies, and enhancing healing around implants or restorations. Most patients experience a more comfortable procedure and faster recovery, making it an effective, minimally invasive option for healthier gums and a better smile.

Soft Tissue Laser Therapy

Scaling and root planing is one of the most common and effective treatments recommended for gum disease before it becomes severe. This deep cleaning treatment includes two main steps:
<ul>
<li>Scaling: In scaling, we remove plaque and tartar (dental calculus) from the tooth surface.</li>
<li>Root Planing: This step involves cleaning the roots of the teeth, smoothing them to remove bacterial toxins.The goals of scaling and root planing in Monument, CO, are to remove bacteria, plaque, and tartar and to halt the progress of the disease. While most scaling and root planing treatments can be completed comfortably without anesthesia, our dentist can offer several anesthetic and other comfort options to ensure that you feel at ease during your treatment. The scaling and root planing treatment may be split up into several appointments, in which we treat one section of the mouth at each appointment.Scaling and root planing may be combined with other types of periodontal therapy, such as antibiotic treatment. For most patients, scaling and root planing are enough to prevent periodontal disease from progressing further. For more information about the benefits of scaling and root planing and to learn about other types of periodontal treatments we offer, please do not hesitate to contact our office.</li>
</ul>

Scaling & Root Planing

Your tongue is connected to the floor of your mouth by a small fold of tissue known as a frenulum. When this frenulum is abnormally short or thick, it causes a tongue-tie and will prevent you from chewing, eating, and speaking properly. In the case of infants and very small children, it may also cause discomfort and struggles with breastfeeding. Fortunately, tongue-ties can be treated quickly and comfortably with a simple, single-visit procedure known as a frenectomy.
Laser frenectomies are quick and comfortable to perform, eliminating the tissue attachment without any pain or discomfort. The DEKA CO2 laser also sterilizes the area, reducing the risk of inflammation and infection, reducing, if not eliminating, bleeding, and promoting faster healing following treatment. The DEKA laser is a non-contact device, meaning your treatment is minimally invasive, highly precise, and comfortable.

Tongue-Tie Laser Therapy

<a href="/lanap-therapy/">LANAP (Laser-Assisted New Attachment Procedure)</a> is a patented laser gum treatment for the treatment of periodontal disease. When you receive LANAP therapy, our dentist and team use a soft tissue laser to eliminate diseased tissue and bacteria in your mouth.
We then remove calculus and plaque from the tooth roots to eliminate the source of harmful bacteria, after which the laser finishes sterilizing and cleaning the periodontal pocket. The connective gum tissue is then replaced over the area to initiate the healing process.
LANAP gum treatment has many benefits, including:
<ul>
<li>Easy to perform — there is no cutting or suturing involved in this procedure</li>
<li>Less discomfort — LANAP treatment is more comfortable than traditional gum procedures, both during and after your treatment</li>
<li>Faster treatment time — your LANAP treatment requires fewer visits and less chair time</li>
<li>Quicker recovery — LANAP is minimally invasive, leading to a much swifter recovery than traditional gum surgery</li>
<li>Better long-term results — LANAP does not involve any major loss of gum tissue or removal of bone tissue</li>
<li>Safe and hygienic — LANAP therapy is very hygienic and is generally safe for individuals with pre-existing medical conditions</li>
</ul>

LANAP® Therapy

Pocket reduction is a periodontal treatment designed to improve your oral health and help manage gum disease. Pocket reduction, also known as flap surgery or gingivectomy, is a procedure that works by eliminating harmful bacteria and reducing inflammation in the gums. This halts the spread of the disease and prevents further loss of gum and bone tissue as well as tooth loss. Pocket reduction treatment also enhances your ability to maintain good oral health at home.
Our skilled dentist may use a dental laser to perform your procedure. Lasers offer the benefit of providing a more comfortable and hygienic treatment, as well as highly effective care. We will begin by administering an anesthetic to help ensure your comfort and then gently pull back your gums before using the laser to remove bacteria and calculus. Antibiotics will also be provided to kill any remaining bacteria and help your gums heal after they are repositioned.
You may experience increased sensitivity to gum and tooth pain after your pocket reduction procedure. This sensitivity should subside shortly, and you can expect to see improvement in the health of your gums within a few weeks as you continue to heal and recover.

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Gum Disease Treatment - Monument, CO

Protect Your Smile With
Advanced Periodontal Care

Experience Gum Disease Treatment With Your Overall Health in Mind

What Is Periodontal Disease?

What Is Gingivitis?

The Warning Signs of Gum Disease

Our Advanced, Comfortable Gum Disease Treatments In Monument, CO

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Gum Disease Treatment - Monument, CO

Protect Your Smile With Advanced Periodontal Care

Experience Gum Disease Treatment With Your Overall Health in Mind

What Is Periodontal Disease?

What Is Gingivitis?

The Warning Signs of Gum Disease

Our Advanced, Comfortable Gum Disease Treatments In Monument, CO

Protect Your Smile With
Advanced Periodontal Care