Schedule Your Gum Disease Evaluation
Gum disease (periodontal disease) is the leading cause of adult tooth loss in the United States — and most people don't know they have it until it's advanced. At Dentistry 2000 in Oceanside, Dr. A.R. Assadian and our dental team provide comprehensive periodontal evaluations and personalized treatment plans focused on controlling infection, preserving bone, and keeping your teeth for life.
Periodontal disease is inflammation and infection of the gums and the supporting bone around your teeth. It progresses in two stages: Gingivitis (early gum inflammation, reversible with treatment) and Periodontitis (advanced disease with bone loss — controllable but not reversible).
Red, swollen, or tender gums
Bleeding during brushing or flossing
Receding gums — teeth appear longer than before
Persistent bad breath or bad taste in the mouth
Loose or shifting teeth; changes in your bite
Pus between teeth and gums
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Gums can appear normal even when disease-causing bacteria are present below the gumline. Early professional evaluation is essential — do not wait for visible symptoms.
Scaling & Root Planing / Deep Cleaning — A deep cleaning that removes plaque, tartar, and bacteria below the gumline using ultrasonic and hand instruments to help treat gum disease and support healthier gums
Gemini Laser Bacterial Reduction — When appropriate, we may use the Gemini soft-tissue laser inside the gum pockets to help lower bacterial levels, reduce inflammation, support healthier gum tissue, and promote healing after periodontal therapy.
Localized Antimicrobial Therapy — Site-specific antibiotic medication may be placed in deeper gum pockets to help reduce bacterial load and support healing.
Periodontal Maintenance Visits — Follow-up cleanings every 3–4 months after active therapy to help prevent relapse and keep gum disease under control.
Night Guard / Bite Management — Recommended when clenching, grinding, or bite imbalance contributes to gum breakdown, tooth mobility, or inflammation.
Referral to Periodontist — For advanced cases requiring surgical treatment, regeneration, or specialty periodontal care.
Common signs include bleeding gums, swelling, tenderness, gum recession, bad breath, loose teeth, or changes in your bite. Gum disease can also be present without obvious symptoms.
Scaling and root planing is a deep cleaning that removes plaque, tartar, and bacteria below the gumline and smooths root surfaces so the gums can heal and stabilize.
Gingivitis, the early stage of gum disease, can often be reversed with professional care and improved home care. Periodontitis with bone loss cannot be fully reversed, but it can often be controlled with treatment and maintenance.
Periodontal maintenance helps prevent disease relapse by cleaning deeper areas where bacteria can return. Many patients need maintenance visits every three to four months after active therapy.
Many Insurance dental plans offer coverage for periodontal evaluation, scaling and root planing, and maintenance visits. Our team can help review your benefits and treatment estimate.
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