Gum Disease Treatments in Austin

Protect your teeth, your smile, and your health!

Great Teeth, Better Life!

Gum Disease Treatments

We offer a variety of gum disease treatments, including:

  • Gingival cleaning
  • Gum therapy
  • Periodontal maintenance
  • Perio Protect

The key to the success of our gum disease treatments is our pain-free approach. We provide our patients with a local anesthetic, topical anesthetic, or even a combination of both. We can also use fast-acting nitrous oxide to help reduce dental anxiety even further!

How Gum Disease Affects Your Entire Body

The bacteria that cause gum disease have been linked to a variety of diseases and ailments throughout the body. These bacteria enter the bloodstream through the infected gum tissue and travel around the body. 

This may create an immune response that stresses your body and leads to an increased risk of:

  • Heart disease, heart attacks, and hypertension
  • Alzheimer’s disease
  • Diabetes and diabetic complications
  • Stomach and pancreatic cancers

Minimizing Your Gum Disease Risk

Brushing and flossing at home aren’t always enough to prevent gum disease. Genetics also plays a role in the type of and number of bacteria in your mouth. While the vast majority are either benign or beneficial to your health, a higher concentration of “bad” bacteria can increase your risk of gum disease.

Regular professional dental cleanings and exams are needed to remove built-up bacterial deposits on and around the gumline. In addition, eating a diet low in starchy and sugary foods and avoiding tobacco products are other good ways to help limit your risk of gum disease.

Remember, it’s never too early to prevent gum disease. 

Our hygiene team helps kids take care of their teeth and gums with our specialized children’s cleaning appointments. We even offer Happy Visit appointments designed to help kiddos have a great first trip to the dentist.

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Why Austin Dental?

You’re in good hands at Austin Dental. We’re friendly, focused on your comfort, and passionate about helping you. All of our patients enjoy our warm and inviting office and minimally-invasive approach to treating gum disease.

“I had so much apprehension going into today after dealing with a large chain where I was made to feel really badly for the state of my teeth. Both the hygienist and doctor were very comforting and I walked away feeling great. I can’t say enough great things about this place and can confidently say that I will be a customer for life.”

– F. J.

Meet Your Dentists

Hoppy Lane, D.D.S.

ADA, TDA, UT San Antonio

Austin dentist Hoppy Lane DDS Austin Dental

Albert Olivares, D.D.S.

ADA, TDA, UT San Antonio

Austin dentist Albert Olivares DDS Austin Dental

Amaris Caraballo, D.D.S.

UT Austin, UTHSC San Antonio

Austin dentist Albert Olivares DDS Austin Dental

Great Teeth and a Better Life Start Here.

We’re always welcoming new patients at our convenient Austin office. Have you been told you have gum disease and are looking for a minimally-invasive treatment option? Let’s talk.