Gum Disease & Restorative Care in South Florida
Healthy gums are the foundation under every healthy smile. We treat gum disease gently, often with laser, and rebuild damaged teeth with crowns, bridges and dentures, so your mouth ends up stable, comfortable and built to last for years.
Gum disease is a bacterial infection of the gums and bone that hold your teeth in place. It’s the leading cause of adult tooth loss and is linked to heart and overall health. At Prosperity Smile in Pembroke Pines, FL, we treat it with deep cleaning (scaling and root planing), laser therapy and periodontal maintenance, plus restorations like crowns and bridges. We serve all of South Florida.
Reviewed by Dr. Nelvis Suárez Rodríguez, DMD
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Gum disease almost always starts in silence. Gingivitis, the early stage, shows up as red, puffy gums that bleed when you brush, and at this point it’s fully reversible. Left alone, it can advance to periodontitis, where the infection eats away the bone around your teeth and they slowly loosen. The good news is simple: caught early, it responds very well to treatment.
Once your gums are healthy again, we restore whatever was damaged. That might mean replacing failing fillings with crowns, closing gaps with bridges, or rebuilding a worn bite with dentures, so you leave with a mouth that feels healthy and whole. Every plan begins with a gentle exam and a clear, no-pressure conversation.
- Stop the number-one cause of adult tooth loss
- Calm bleeding, swollen gums and stubborn bad breath
- Protect the bone and hold on to your natural teeth
- Gentle treatment, often with comfortable laser therapy
- Rebuild damaged teeth with crowns and bridges
- Healthy gums also support your heart and overall health
Signs you may need gum treatment
- Gums that bleed when you brush or floss
- Red, swollen or tender gums
- Persistent bad breath or a lingering bad taste
- Gums pulling back, or teeth that suddenly look longer
- Loose teeth or a change in how your bite feels
- Sensitive teeth or exposed roots
- You need a crown, bridge or denture to rebuild a tooth
How we treat your gums, step by step
Free consultation
We look at your gums, talk through what you’re noticing and explain your options, with no pressure. If a deeper diagnosis is needed, we walk you through it first so nothing catches you off guard.
Diagnosis & gum measurement
We gently measure the pockets around each tooth to stage the disease, from gingivitis to periodontitis, so your plan matches exactly what your gums need.
Deep cleaning / treatment
With the area fully numbed, we perform scaling and root planing, clearing plaque and tartar below the gumline, often with laser therapy for a more comfortable result.
Maintenance & restoration
We keep your gums healthy with periodontal maintenance visits, then restore any damaged teeth with crowns, bridges or dentures to finish your smile.
How affordable is gum treatment?
We don’t do one-size-fits-all pricing, because no two mouths are alike. Your plan and what you invest get worked out with you at a free evaluation. And between insurance and financing, we almost always find a way to fit your best smile into your budget.
- Treatment shaped around your case, not a one-size-fits-all menu
- Flexible monthly payments, with options for every credit profile
- Most dental insurance accepted
- A VIP membership with real savings if you’re uninsured
- Free evaluation: you learn your personalized estimate with no obligation
Deep cleaning (scaling & root planing) vs. regular cleaning
Both clean your teeth, but they treat very different things.
| Deep cleaning (SRP) | Regular cleaning | |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Treats active gum disease | Prevents disease & maintains health |
| Who needs it | Patients with gum infection / pockets | Healthy gums, routine care |
| What it treats | Plaque, tartar & bacteria on the roots | Surface plaque & tartar |
| Below the gumline? | Yes, under the gums and on the roots | No, at and above the gumline |
| Frequency | Once, then periodontal maintenance | Every 6 months |
Everything your smile asks for
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Cleanings, fillings, crowns and preventive care. One gentle dental home for the whole family.
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Fixed, natural-looking tooth replacement, including All-on-4 for a full arch. Restore your bite and your smile.
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Learn moreGum treatment FAQ
What are the signs of gum disease?
The most common signs are gums that bleed when you brush or floss, redness, swelling or tenderness, persistent bad breath, receding gums and sensitivity. In later stages you may notice loose teeth or a bite that feels different. Any one of these is reason enough for a free evaluation at our Pembroke Pines office.
What is scaling and root planing (deep cleaning)?
It’s the standard treatment for active gum disease. After numbing the area, we remove plaque and tartar from below the gumline (the scaling) and smooth the tooth roots (the planing) so your gums can reattach and heal. At our Pembroke Pines office we often treat one or two sections of the mouth at a time for your comfort.
Is gum disease reversible?
Gingivitis, the early stage, is usually reversible with a professional cleaning and good home care. Periodontitis, the advanced stage, can’t be fully reversed because bone has already been lost. The encouraging part is that it can be controlled and stabilized with treatment and ongoing periodontal maintenance, and that is what saves your teeth.
Does deep cleaning hurt?
No. We numb the area with local anesthesia first, so the procedure itself is comfortable, and we work gently, often with laser therapy. A little tenderness or sensitivity for a few days afterward is normal and easily handled with over-the-counter medication.
Does insurance cover gum treatment?
Most dental insurance covers part of gum treatment, and we verify your benefits for you. If you’re uninsured, our VIP Membership delivers real savings on gum care, and we offer flexible financing for every credit profile, so healthier gums in South Florida always stay within reach.
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