Periodontics in West Odessa, TX

Are bleeding gums, swollen gums, or loose teeth making you worry about your smile? At Basin Dental Suite, Dr. Ayotunde Esho provides periodontics for residents of the West Odessa area, just a short drive away. Our team helps patients manage gum disease, restore healthier gums, and protect their natural teeth with gentle periodontal care.

Periodontal Care for Healthier Gums Near West Odessa

Healthy gums help keep your teeth strong, stable, and comfortable. Periodontics focuses on diagnosing, treating, and managing gum conditions that affect the tissues supporting your teeth.

At Basin Dental Suite, periodontal care may include:

• Periodontal exams
• Pocket depth measurements
• Dental exams and cleanings
• Deep cleaning below the gumline
• Scaling and root planing
• Periodontal maintenance
• Personalized gum disease management

When plaque and tartar buildup collect below the gumline, they can lead to gum inflammation, gum infection, deeper gum pockets, loose teeth, and tooth loss from gum disease. Treating gum disease early can help reduce these risks and support long-term gum health.

Signs You May Need Gum Disease Treatment

Gum disease can progress quietly, so early warning signs should not be ignored. You may need periodontal treatment if you notice:

• Bleeding gums when brushing or flossing
• Red swollen gums
• Gum tenderness or inflammation
• Persistent bad breath
• Gum infection or pus near the gumline
• Gums pulling away from the teeth
• Loose teeth
• Discomfort when chewing

If you are asking, “Do I need periodontal treatment?” the best next step is a periodontal exam. Dr. Esho can check your gum health, measure gum pockets, look for plaque and tartar buildup, and recommend the right treatment for bleeding gums, swollen gums, gingivitis, periodontitis, or advanced periodontal disease.

Scaling and Root Planing for Periodontal Disease Treatment

Scaling and root planing is a deep cleaning for gum disease. It is often recommended when bacteria, plaque, and tartar have moved below the gumline, and routine dental cleanings are no longer enough.

During treatment:

• Dental scaling removes plaque and tartar from the teeth and root surfaces.
• Root planing smooths the roots so the gums can heal more effectively.
• Gum pocket cleaning helps reduce bacteria in deeper areas.
• Irrigation with medication may be used when appropriate.

This type of periodontal disease treatment helps control infection, reduce gum inflammation, and support healthier gums. If scaling and root planing is recommended, Dr. Esho will explain why it fits your condition and what to expect before care begins.

Periodontal Maintenance and Gum Disease Management

Periodontal maintenance helps keep gum disease under control after treatment. These visits are more focused than standard dental cleanings because they target areas where gum disease has caused deeper pockets or bacterial buildup.

Periodontal maintenance may help:

• Reduce plaque and tartar buildup
• Manage gum inflammation
• Monitor gum pocket depth
• Lower the risk of recurring infection
• Support tooth loss prevention
• Maintain healthier gums over time

Gum disease management also depends on your home oral hygiene regimen. Brushing, flossing, cleaning along the gumline, and keeping regular dental exams and cleanings can help protect your teeth between visits.

Periodontal Care With Dr. Ayotunde Esho

At Basin Dental Suite, Dr. Ayotunde Esho provides periodontal care with a focus on comfort, prevention, and long-term gum health. He will evaluate your symptoms, review your periodontal exam findings, and explain your treatment options clearly.

Patients throughout the Midland-Odessa area choose Basin Dental Suite because they want a dental team that listens, explains, and provides care without pressure.

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