Gentle Periodontal Care in Midlothian

Although red, swollen, and bleeding gums may initially seem like a small irritation, it could signal an infection and inflammation.  Ignoring gum disease can escalate what could be a very treatable issue to one that is far more severe .That’s why it’s important to seek periodontal therapy in Midlothian at Vacca Family Dentistry as soon as possible.

If gum disease is left untreated, a regular dental cleaning simply isn’t going to be enough to eliminate the bacteria.  Periodontal therapy involves cleaning beneath the gum. This deep cleaning is called scaling. We then smooth out root surfaces to make it easier for the gum tissue to reattach and more difficult for the infection to return.  This is called root planing.