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  • Stop gum disease before it damages your smile
  • Eliminate sore, bleeding gums
  • Save money with our in-house reduced-fee plan
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Revive Your Oral Health With Waco Gum Disease Treatment

Naturally you want the best, most beautiful smile possible. You may not realize it, but gum disease often doesn’t show any symptoms in the early stages. It could be lurking in your mouth right now, potentially wreaking havoc on your smile. Our Waco gum disease treatment can help you:

  • Rid your mouth of tartar and infection
  • Make mealtimes more comfortable
  • Enjoy peace of mind about your oral health
  • Stop bleeding gums when you brush or floss
  • Improve your breath
  • Make your smile more attractive

If you suspect you might need treatment for your gums, give Starr General Dentistry a call today at 254-401-0129 to schedule an appointment. Our expert team is here to help you enjoy optimal oral health!

Treat Your Gums to Outstanding Care

For more than four decades, our family-oriented dental practice has served the needs of our patients. We’ve helped thousands of people achieve and maintain beautiful, healthy smiles. One of the treatments that we have often used to improve our patients’ smiles is gum disease therapy.

We use a “deep cleaning” technique involving scaling and root planing:

  • Your dentist will use special tools to remove (or scale) built-up plaque, tartar, and bacteria from beneath and around your gumline. Pockets of infection can build up under the gumline as gum disease progresses. This technique will help minimize these pockets.
  • We’ll smooth (or plane) your teeth roots so that bacteria have a more difficult time collecting there. Less bacteria means healthier gums.
  • We may need to repeat this treatment every few months if you’re prone to gum disease. If you join our in-house reduced-fee plan, you can save at least 25 percent on your scaling and root planing treatment.

We keep your treatment comfortable with a gentle touch and local anesthesia. However, you can also receive dental sedation if you’d like.

If you need gum disease treatment in Waco, turn to the experts at Starr General Dentistry for help. Call us today at 254-401-0129 to schedule an appointment, or make one online.

Read Why Our Patients Love Us

“Dr. Kent Starr was my dentist since 1981. Now Dr. Taylor Starr is taking care of all my dental needs. His dad taught him well. He’s very thorough with the exams and when necessary explains what additional treatment I may need. The staff at Starr Dentistry is very positive and update. They do a great job in reminding me about upcoming appointments. Kelly, my dental hygienist for several years, is …” Read More – D Sherman
“I am very pleased with my new to me dental practice. Starr Dental is very well organized. The hygienist,Jenny is thorough and friendly. Ive known Martin for a long time at First Baptist Church and he is a good friend and coteacher there in the children’s area. This seems like a good fit for me.” – Sara Moore
“As someone with severe dental anxiety, I don’t usually feel passionate about my experiences at the dentist – but I have never had a better dental experience than Starr! They are so kind and gentle, and somehow made a root canal a pain-free and low stress experience. I wish I could give 10 stars! Highly recommend!” – Allison Malcom
“My husband and I had appointments at the same time (normally its 1 right after the next so we can sit with our toddler) the staff made it super comfortable to keep our appointment time and ensure our girl would be fine. She sat in my lap while I had my teeth cleaned! Thankfully she behaved well but the staff was so reassuring that it would be just fine!” – Lacy Helona-Hetherington
“I went in for an initial evaluation because I was having some wisdom tooth pain. The staff were friendly and they were happy to answer all my questions about insurance, referrals, etc. I really liked how Dr. Starr explained all my options to me and gave his professional opinion while still allowing me to drive the decision making process. I will continue to update this review with my experience as …” Read More – Nathan Hite
“We love this dentist so much we drive 2 hours one-way for our appointments!! We used to live in Waco and found this was our go-to place for our entire family’s dental needs. My husband hates the dentist, but he will keep his appointments here and refuses to go to any new dentist after we moved. Honest and quality care is not always a given in the dental world, and …” Read More – Claire Manley
“Our entire family had a great experience at Starr dentistry, including the entire process of scheduling, being in the office and they called to follow up with our kids after their procedures. We highly recommend Starr dentistry.” – Jordan Ogden
“Dr. Taylor Starr and the staff at Starr General Dentistry are the best. They are the height of professionalism, expertise, and making my wife and I feel like comfortable and welcome. We whole-heartedly recommend Starr General Dentistry to everyone without hesitation!!!” – Kevin Hawkins
“I’m rather new to Waco and yesterday was my second visit, my regular 6 month prophy and exam. My hygienist Alison was awesome. She completed a thorough and skillful cleaning and perio screening, all while being able to converse with me. She wasprofessional,personable, and very gentle. All qualities necessary for a good hygienist. I was very pleased with my visit with Alison. At the end of the visit Dr Starr …” Read More – Randell Bell
“Love this practice that I have been going to since I was a young children 20 years ago. I now like in Temple and continue to make this drive for me and my family because they are amazing and I trust them with my care.” – Talana Walker
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Common Questions About Gum Disease Treatment

What are symptoms of gum disease?

Some people experience sore or tender gums, but it’s also true that many people never feel pain as a result of a gum infection. Red, swollen gums and gums that bleed when you brush or floss are common signs of a periodontal infection. As the disease gets worse, you may have soreness. You also may feel like your teeth are loose, and you may notice lingering bad breath.

Is gum disease treatment painful?

It does not need to be, and we do everything that we can to keep our patients as comfortable as possible. Our team can help you get cozy with blankets and pillows. In addition to local anesthetic, we also can provide you with dental sedation. This helps to keep you calm and to block you from feeling pain during your periodontal care.

What is gum disease treatment?

At Starr General Dentistry, we perform a two-part procedure called scaling and root planing. Scaling is similar to what we will do during a regular dental cleaning to remove plaque and tartar. With gum disease, we are removing that buildup from the roots of your teeth. Root planing is done to smooth the surface of your roots, which helps your gums reattach and reduces your risk of reinfection.

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