Recognizing gum disease
Gum disease often starts quietly, with redness, swelling, or bleeding when you brush. Left untreated it can progress to bone loss and tooth loss, and it has been linked to other health concerns.
Because early gum disease is usually painless, regular exams are the best way to catch it before it advances.
How we treat it
For early gum disease, an improved cleaning routine and regular visits are often enough. For more advanced cases, we provide deep cleanings that remove bacteria below the gumline and help your gums heal.
We will create a personalized plan and show you simple ways to keep your gums healthy at home.
Protecting your long-term health
Treating gum disease protects more than your smile. Healthy gums support your teeth and contribute to your overall wellbeing.
Once your gums are healthy again, we will help you stay that way with a maintenance schedule tailored to you.
Ongoing gum care close to home
Gum disease is rarely a one-and-done fix, which is why having an office nearby matters. Patients choose us for gum disease treatment in Albuquerque because our northwest location, convenient to Corrales and Rio Rancho, makes it easy to keep up with the more frequent maintenance cleanings that keep healthy gums on track.
Dr. B (Boyd Newsome, DMD) takes a gentle, no-pressure approach to deeper cleanings and will never make you feel rushed or judged about how your gums got here. Together with our hygiene team, he focuses on getting you comfortable, then building a simple home routine you can actually stick with between visits.