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How many areas of the mouth need deep cleaning and whether laser treatment is part of your plan.
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Bleeding gums, bad breath or teeth that feel loose can all be signs of gum disease. We find it early, treat it with deep cleanings and laser care when needed, and help you keep your teeth for life.
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Gum disease is an infection of the gums and the bone that holds your teeth, caused by plaque and tartar building up below the gum line. It starts as gingivitis, which is reversible, and can progress to periodontitis, which damages bone and can lead to loose teeth and tooth loss.
Early gum disease is often painless. Signs to watch for:
| Gingivitis | Periodontitis | |
|---|---|---|
| What's happening | Gums are inflamed | Infection has reached the bone |
| Common signs | Bleeding, redness, puffiness | Deep pockets, receding gums, loose teeth |
| Reversible | Yes, usually | Can be controlled, not fully reversed |
| Typical treatment | Professional cleaning and better home care | Deep cleaning, laser care and maintenance visits |
Caught early, gum disease is far easier to treat. Regular cleanings and exams are the best way to find it.
Treatment depends on how advanced the infection is. Here's the typical path.
We measure the pockets around each tooth and take X-rays to check the bone.
We explain how advanced the gum disease is and what treatment will control it.
Scaling and root planing removes tartar below the gum line, with the area numbed for comfort.
Our dental laser can be used as part of treatment for infected gum tissue.
We measure your gums again to see how well they've healed.
Periodontal maintenance cleanings every three to four months keep the infection from returning.
Treatment is planned by area of the mouth, so we give you a written estimate after your exam, with your insurance applied.
How many areas of the mouth need deep cleaning and whether laser treatment is part of your plan.
Most PPO plans cover part of deep cleanings and maintenance. We check your benefits for you.
Financing with approved credit, and the Ethos Care Plan for patients without insurance.
Complete exam · Digital X-rays · Gum measurements · Clear plan
Book Your First VisitNew patient exam & X-rays $99 (excludes patients with insurance). Financing with approved credit.
A dental laser is part of our gum disease treatment options.
Digital X-rays show bone levels with less radiation.
If a tooth can't be saved, implants and dentures are done here too.
Early morning, evening and Saturday appointments.
Answers to what Temecula patients ask us most. Don't see yours? Call us at (951) 699-0700.
Book an AppointmentBleeding when you brush or floss, red or puffy gums, bad breath that doesn't go away, gums pulling back from the teeth, and teeth that feel loose. Early gum disease often doesn't hurt, which is why regular checkups matter.
Early gum disease, called gingivitis, can usually be reversed with a professional cleaning and better daily brushing and flossing. Advanced gum disease, called periodontitis, can't be fully reversed, but it can be controlled to protect your teeth.
A deep cleaning, or scaling and root planing, removes plaque and tartar from below the gum line and smooths the root surfaces so the gums can heal and reattach. We numb the area so you're comfortable.
We numb the area before we start, so most patients feel little discomfort. Your gums may be tender for a day or two afterward.
Yes. Our dental laser can be used as part of gum disease treatment. We'll explain whether it's right for your case.
Most patients treated for periodontitis need periodontal maintenance cleanings every three to four months to keep the infection from returning.
Most PPO plans cover part of deep cleanings and periodontal maintenance. We check your benefits and show you your share before treatment.
Yes. Untreated periodontitis is a leading cause of tooth loss in adults because it destroys the bone that holds teeth in place. Treating it early protects your teeth.
Research has found associations between gum disease and conditions such as diabetes and heart disease. Keeping your gums healthy is part of caring for your overall health.
Bleeding or tender gums are worth a look. Book a visit and we'll measure your gums, check your X-rays and explain what we find.
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Good to Know
Treatment recommendations depend on an exam and X-rays; results vary by patient. Associations between gum disease and other conditions do not mean one causes the other. Financing is subject to approved credit. The Ethos Care Plan is an in-house membership savings plan and is not dental insurance. New patient $99 exam & X-rays excludes patients with insurance. Ethos Advanced Dental Care is an independently owned and operated dental practice serving Temecula, CA. (951) 699-0700