Request an AppointmentGum Disease Treatment Grand Prairie
Protecting Your Smile from the #1 Cause of Tooth Loss
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that one out of every two adults in the United States suffers from gum disease, which is the #1 cause of tooth loss 0 that’s 50% of the adult population! At The Dental Place, we aim to protect and support your smile with personalized dental treatments, including scaling and root planing and antibiotic treatment. We invite you to learn more about each of our gum disease treatments in Grand Prairie and whether they could benefit you. Schedule a visit today!
Why Choose The Dental Place for Gum Disease Treatment?
- Family-Owned & Operated Dental Office
- Welcoming & Gentle Experienced Hygienists
- In-House Dental Plan for Uninsured Patients
Scaling & Root Planing
Scaling and root planing—often called a deep cleaning—is a gentle, two-step treatment designed to remove harmful bacteria from below the gumline. By carefully cleaning both the teeth and the roots, this process helps the gums heal, reattach, and better protect your teeth. For patients with gum disease, regular deep cleanings can play an important role in stopping progression, preserving your smile, and supporting long-term oral health.
Localized Antibiotic Therapy
In some cases, deep cleaning is most effective when paired with targeted antibiotic therapy. Rather than prescribing oral antibiotics that affect your entire body, we place tiny antibiotic microspheres directly into the infected gum pockets. These microspheres slowly release medication over about two weeks, helping eliminate bacteria at the source. This localized approach supports healing, reduces inflammation, and helps prevent the infection from progressing, all while minimizing unnecessary exposure to systemic antibiotics.
Perio Protect Tray™ Therapy
We provide non-invasive, patented Perio Protect Tray™ therapy to help deliver medication deep into the pockets of your gums to fight the infection at its source. This method of treatment is simple, easy to use, and comfortable, all while attacking bacteria in areas where a toothbrush, mouthwash, and dental floss can’t reach. Your trays will be customized for your unique smile, and the therapy can be easily done from the comfort of your own home!