Periodontics - Burke & Winchester, VA
Safe and Effective Gum Disease Treatments
Healthy Gums Are Essential to a Beautiful Smile
Maintaining healthy gum tissue is essential for protecting the foundation of your smile and preventing the numerous consequences of periodontal disease, such as discomfort, embarrassment, and tooth loss. You’re not alone if you’re already noticing bleeding gums when brushing or flossing. As the leading cause of premature tooth loss in adults, gum disease demands prompt attention. Early gingivitis treatment in Burke, VA, and Winchester, VA, is crucial to prevent advanced periodontitis from causing extensive damage to your oral, general, and emotional well-being.
Untreated gum infections can spread to the jawbone, ultimately leading to tooth loss. The inflammation can enter your bloodstream, heightening the risk of several health conditions or exacerbating existing ones. Research has established a link between gum disease and various health issues, including diabetes, heart disease, Alzheimer’s disease, respiratory diseases, certain cancers in men (kidney, pancreatic, and blood), and pregnancy complications. By scheduling gum disease treatment at NOVA Dental Anesthesia, you are taking a vital step to safeguard your smile and overall health.
Gum Disease Warning Signs
- Red, swollen, tender, or bleeding gums
- Teeth that appear longer (gum recession)
- Loose or sensitive teeth
- Painful chewing
- Changes in your bite
- Persistent bad breath
Gentle, Compassionate Treatment for Your Smile Foundation
Many people come to us with severe periodontitis after years of avoiding dental care due to anxiety, which is why we’re proud to offer comprehensive sedation options to help you overcome any fears you may have so you can take back control of your oral health in total comfort. As experienced gum disease experts, we can help you turn the tide and start to see noticeable improvements. Gum disease doesn’t just affect your teeth; it puts severe strain on your whole body and can lead to serious health issues.
If dental care costs have been a roadblock to treating your gum disease, we’re committed to connecting you with dental financing solutions to ensure you get the care you need. Gum disease is a progressive condition that does more damage the longer it’s left untreated, so the earlier we can provide gingivitis treatments, the more likely you’ll enjoy a full recovery without the added expense of more involved procedures.
Our Personalized Treatment Process
Scaling and Root Planing
Bacteria is almost always a significant factor in periodontal disease. As the gum attachment becomes damaged, bacteria move deeper along the roots of the teeth, creating hardened deposits that cause more damage and create an ongoing and progressive cycle. Scaling and root planing, sometimes called “deep cleaning,” is a treatment that completely removes deposits and bacteria from below the gum line, providing a clean surface on which the gums can regrow healthy attachment. Because you will still have deep gum pockets after this procedure, it’s essential that you keep up with home care and regular maintenance visits to prevent your condition from relapsing.
Osseous Surgery
For those with advanced periodontal disease, osseous surgery can halt the progress of your gum infection and reduce periodontal pockets. In this approach, we’ll make small incisions to carefully fold back the gum tissue, allowing us to completely clean affected root surfaces and reshape the underlying bone. In some cases, osseous surgery even allows healthy bone structure to regrow, reversing some of the damage of periodontal disease.
