Gum Disease Treatment in Largo, FL

Gum disease (also called gingivitis or periodontitis) is an ongoing bacterial infection in the gums and bone around your teeth. In this case, “ongoing” means it will continue to spread and harm your gums and bone until you have it professionally treated because your immune system can’t fight off the bacteria. If left untreated, gum disease can lead to decay, bone loss and tooth loss. 

  • Some common risk factors of gum disease include:

    • Poor nutrition
    • Crooked teeth
    • Tobacco use
    • Poor oral hygiene

Signs of Gum Disease

How can you know if you might have a problem? There are some common symptoms you can be on the lookout for, including:

  • Don't Ignore These Signs

    • Swollen or inflamed gums
    • Sore or itchy gums
    • Pain when chewing
    • Bleeding gums
    • Loose or lost adult teeth
    • Bad breath
    • Receding or discolored gums
    • Protruding or separating teeth

Gum Disease Treatment

The good news is that gum disease is reasonably easy to treat. Dr. J can do periodontal scaling, which removes plaque from below the gum line, and root planing, which smooths any rough spots on your roots so the harmful bacteria can’t latch on. These procedures plus antibiotic treatment will handle gum disease and protect your smile!


Call our Largo dental office to schedule your appointment today!