Soft Tissue Management
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Soft Tissue Management Explained
Soft tissue management (STM) is a dental practice that focuses on the health and management of the soft tissues that surround your teeth and gums. The purpose of soft tissue management is to reduce inflammation, get rid of infection, and promote healing. Its overall goal is to help preserve your oral health and prevent tooth loss.
The main components of soft tissue management in Boulder, CO, are the treatment of periodontal disease (gum disease) and several types of restorative dentistry, like crowns and fillings.
What Is a Soft Tissue Management Plan?
Soft tissue management is essentially a nonsurgical treatment plan designed to stop the progression of periodontal disease and its damaging effects. And to help keep it under control.
A soft tissue management plan consists of the following:
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Comprehensive Dental Exam
A comprehensive dental exam is performed to determine the health of your gums and measure the depth of the pockets. This will help determine the stage of periodontal disease you have and its severity.
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Scaling and Root Planing
A deep cleaning will be performed to remove all the tartar and plaque buildup on your teeth. And below the gumline. Then, the rough spots on your tooth’s roots will be smoothed out. This will help reduce the chance of future plaque buildup and promote healing.
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Irrigating the Affected Areas with Medication
The affected areas will be treated with antimicrobial medication to help eliminate bacteria and promote gum healing.
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Home Oral Hygiene Plan
We will work with you to develop a personalized periodontal disease management plan.
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