Gum Disease Treatment - Torrance, CA - Dr. Arta Farahmand

Gum Disease Treatment - Torrance, CA

Comprehensive Gum Disease Care, No Matter Your Treatment Needs

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What Is Gum Disease?

Gum disease is a common condition affecting millions of Americans. It is caused by toxins produced by bacteria residing within biofilm, a matrix of plaque and other substances that covers the teeth, gums and spaces in between. The body reacts to these toxins by destroying the bone and structures supporting your teeth. If left untreated, gum disease can cause significant damage to the mouth and body. There is no cure for gum disease, but Dr. Arta Farahmand provides the advanced care you need to treat this destructive infection and keep its progression at bay.

THE STAGES OF GUM DISEASE

Gingivitis

The earliest stage of gum disease, gingivitis impacts only the gum tissues. Effects of the condition are reversible, if identified and treated in this stage.
Gingivitis symptoms include:

  • Bleeding gums
  • Swollen, red or tender gums

Periodontitis

Periodontitis occurs when gum disease progresses and causes damage to the underlying bone and periodontal ligament. In this stage, the gums begin to pull away from the teeth and periodontal pockets deepen. Unlike gingivitis, the effects of periodontitis are not reversible, and immediate treatment is needed to prevent further damage.
Periodontitis symptoms include:

  • Bleeding
  • Inflammation
  • Sensitive teeth
  • Gum recession
  • Presence of pus
  • Halitosis
  • Tooth mobility
  • Tooth loss

Restore Gum Health with Comprehensive Periodontal Treatments

With 27 years as a periodontal specialist, Dr. Farahmand is highly skilled at treating periodontal disease and restoring gum health with non-surgical and surgical procedures.
She is also extremely thorough when it comes to removing diseased tissue. Our practice offers the following gum disease services:

  • Scaling and root planing

    Non-surgical gum disease treatment that removes plaque and calculus from the root surfaces below the gum line.

  • Osseous surgery

    Surgical gum treatment that provides access to deep areas of infection by retracting the gums to cleanse the roots, remove diseased tissue and smooth bone irregularities.

  • Bone Grafting

    Surgical gum treatment in combination with growth factors and Emdogain to create new attachment of bone to root surfaces.

  • LANAP® laser gum therapy

    Eliminates bacteria and diseased tissue from below the gum line using advanced laser technology.

  • Gingivectomy

    Removes excess, overgrown or diseased gum tissue from around the teeth to restore gum health and minimize periodontal pocketing.

  • Peri-implantitis treatment

    Targets gum and bone infection threatening the health of dental implants.

  • Gum graft

    stores a receding gum line to a healthier level by grafting tissue samples to areas in need.

Place Your Gum Health in the Hands of a Periodontal Specialist

With knowledge, skill and dedication, Dr. Farahmand has made it her life’s goal to help people look and feel better. She and our team offer the latest in advanced technology to bring the best possible results for your periodontal health. Even if your teeth cannot be saved from the effects of advanced gum disease and must be removed, Dr. Farahmand can still save your smile. We offer full mouth regeneration, a type of treatment plan designed to replace teeth and restore health, appearance and overall function.

Have you noticed signs and symptoms of gum disease? Contact our team today to reserve your periodontal consultation.

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