What Causes Gum Disease?
Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, is a progressive condition caused by bacteria in dental plaque—a sticky biofilm that forms on your teeth throughout the day. Without proper oral hygiene or professional care, these bacteria trigger inflammation in the gums, which can lead to tissue damage, bone loss, and eventually tooth loss.
At Grace Dental in Framingham, MA, we specialize in early diagnosis and personalized gum disease treatment to help you stop this cycle before it causes irreversible harm.
Treatment to Halt Gum Tissue Problems
Your gum tissues are very important to the health of your teeth and bone. If they become infected or recede, you can risk more than the aesthetics of your smile. Without support from healthy soft tissue, teeth or dental implants can become loose and bacteria can irreversibly damage the bone beneath. If you’ve noticed your gums bleed or have pulled away from your teeth or dental implant, we encourage you to schedule an appointment for periodontal treatment in Framingham, MA. Our dentists at Grace Dental are skilled in gum disease treatment, gum grafting, and peri-implantitis treatment and can restore soft tissue health—and ultimately save your smile.
Expert Periodontal Treatment in Framingham, MA
Our Specialized Periodontal Services
Scaling and Root Planing
If you’re diagnosed with gum disease, our first line of defense is scaling and root planing. This non-surgical treatment involves removing the bacteria and tartar from the tooth surface and in the periodontal pockets around the roots (dental scaling).
Then, we smooth over the tooth surface to impede the accumulation of new tartar and bacteria on the roots (root planing), so healthy gum tissue can reattach.
Gingivectomy
More advanced stages of gum disease not manageable with scaling and root planing may need a gingivectomy to restore oral health. This procedure involves cutting away the infected gum tissue to reduce the depth of the periodontal pockets around the teeth.
We can complete this procedure using a minimally invasive dental laser, which greatly improves comfort and healing.
Periodontal Maintenance
After gum disease treatment concludes, we provide more frequent and in-depth cleanings.
Periodontal maintenance is a deep cleaning performed every 3-4 months to remove tartar and bacteria buildup from the teeth and periodontal pockets. This helps ensure that gum disease does not progress into more advanced stages.
Gum Grafting
Receding gums can cause tooth sensitivity, bacteria accumulation, and can lead to loosening teeth.
We halt gum recession with gum grafting, a treatment that takes tissue from another part of your mouth or a donor and uses it to cover the exposed tooth roots. Gum grafting improves the density and strength of gum tissue to protect teeth long-term.
Peri-Implantitis Treatment
Even with a high success rate, dental implants can sometimes fail. Peri-implantitis, an infection of the gum tissue around dental implants, is like gum disease and can cause similar irreversible damage to the tissues and bone.
We treat this condition by removing the diseased tissue, restoring damaged bone, and clearing the site of all tartar and bacteria accumulation.
Don't Wait to Treat Gum Disease
Gum disease is progressive—but it’s also treatable. Whether you’re noticing early signs or need advanced periodontal care, our experienced team in Framingham, MA is here to restore your gum health with compassion, skill, and the latest technology. At Grace Dental, you’ll get the personalized care you deserve, from a team that puts your comfort and long-term wellness first.
Take the first step toward healthier gums and a confident smile—schedule your visit with us today.
Everything You Should Know About Periodontal Treatment in Framingham, MA
Periodontal disease, also called gum disease, is a bacterial infection that affects the gums and supporting structures of the teeth. At Grace Dental in Framingham, we treat it using scaling and root planing, laser therapy, and gum grafting—tailored to your stage of disease and oral health goals.
Yes. Gum disease often progresses silently and painlessly. Even without discomfort, untreated periodontal disease can lead to bone loss, tooth mobility, and even tooth loss. Early treatment at our Framingham office can stop the progression and save your smile.
Right here at Grace Dental. Led by Dr. Mark Hanna and our experienced team, we offer advanced periodontal services—including non-surgical treatments, laser therapy, and peri-implantitis care—all in one convenient Framingham location.
Common signs include bleeding gums, persistent bad breath, gum recession, loose teeth, or a change in your bite. If you notice any of these symptoms, schedule a periodontal consultation in Framingham as soon as possible.
At Grace Dental, your comfort is our priority. We use minimally invasive techniques and sedation options to make periodontal treatment as pain-free and stress-free as possible. Most patients report little to no discomfort during their visit.
We’ll guide you with a personalized maintenance plan, including regular periodontal cleanings, at-home care instructions, and ongoing monitoring to prevent recurrence. Long-term success depends on both professional care and daily oral hygiene.
Untreated gum disease can lead to bone loss, tooth loss, gum recession, and increased risk of systemic conditions like heart disease and diabetes. Timely treatment in our Framingham office helps stop the disease and preserve your long-term oral health.
