Heritage Dental Center offers expert gum disease treatment in Northern Kentucky, providing comprehensive care for gingivitis and periodontal disease. Our experienced periodontist specializes in advanced treatments to stop gum disease from progressing and restore your oral health. Whether you need gingivitis treatment or more intensive periodontal disease treatment, our team is dedicated to providing personalized care to help you maintain healthy gums and a beautiful smile. Schedule your consultation today!
At Heritage Dental Center, we provide comprehensive gum disease and gingivitis treatment to help restore your oral health. Whether you're in the early stages of gingivitis or dealing with advanced periodontal disease, we offer robust treatment plans to address your oral health.
Routine Gum Disease Assessments
For: Early detection and prevention of gum disease.
What it involves: A thorough examination of your gums, teeth and supporting structures to identify signs of gingivitis or early-stage gum disease. Catching gum issues early allows for less invasive treatment and better outcomes.
Comprehensive Periodontal Exams
For: Patients with a higher risk of gum disease.
What it involves: A detailed examination, including the measurement of gum pocket depths and a visual check for signs of infection or tissue loss. This is recommended for patients with risk factors like smoking, diabetes or a family history of gum disease.
Advanced Periodontal Disease Treatment
For: Severe gum disease or periodontitis.
What it involves: Utilizing advanced treatment techniques such as scaling and root planing, laser therapy or surgical options to remove bacteria, reduce inflammation and restore gum health. These treatments help prevent tooth loss and improve overall oral health.
Personalized Gum Disease Care
For: Ongoing gum health maintenance.
What it involves: After treatment, we’ll work with you to develop a personalized plan, including regular cleanings and maintenance visits. We also provide guidance on home care to keep your gums healthy and prevent future issues.
The Cavitron ultrasonic scaling device uses high-frequency sound waves and gentle vibrations to revolutionize deep cleaning, removing plaque, tartar, and calculus more efficiently than traditional methods. Its steady water flow and advanced technology provide faster, more comfortable treatments, especially in hard-to-reach areas, making it ideal for preventive care, stain removal, and periodontal disease treatment.
Our dental practice utilizes advanced soft tissue laser technology, providing precise, minimally-invasive treatments with significantly reduced pain, bleeding and recovery time. This highly concentrated light beam simultaneously seals nerve endings and blood vessels while treating soft tissues, creating less stress on the gums and minimizing infection risk. Our team's expertise with soft tissue lasers ensures both exceptional dental care and optimal patient comfort.
Periodontal disease progresses in stages, starting with gingivitis, the earliest stage, which involves inflamed, tender and bleeding gums due to plaque buildup. If left untreated, it can advance to periodontitis, where plaque hardens into tartar, causing gum recession, deeper pockets and early bone loss. The final stage, advanced periodontitis, results in severe damage to the gums, bone and ligaments, leading to tooth loosening and significant bone loss. Early intervention is key to preventing further damage.
At Heritage Dental Center, we provide comprehensive evaluations to detect early signs of gum disease, including gingivitis and periodontal disease. During your gum disease assessment, you can expect the following:
Regular gum disease evaluations are typically recommended every 6 months as part of your routine dental checkup. However, if you're at higher risk—such as those with a history of gum disease, smoking habits or diabetes—you may need more frequent visits for monitoring.
Many dental insurance plans cover the cost of gum disease treatments, including scaling and root planing, as part of preventive or therapeutic care. However, coverage can vary, so it's best to check with your insurance provider to understand the specifics of your plan.
Gum disease treatment typically begins with a thorough cleaning to remove plaque and tartar from above and below the gum line. If the disease is more advanced, treatments like scaling and root planing may be used to smooth the roots and prevent further gum recession or tooth loss.
Most gum disease treatments are safe and effective, though you may experience some tenderness or mild discomfort after the procedure. Side effects are typically temporary and can be managed with proper post-treatment care.
While gum disease can’t always be completely prevented, it can often be managed or halted with proper oral hygiene, regular dental cleanings and lifestyle changes. Early intervention is key to preventing progression to more severe stages like periodontitis.
The length of your gum disease treatment will depend on the severity of your condition. A basic cleaning may take about 30-60 minutes, while more intensive treatments like scaling and root planing can require multiple sessions, often spaced a few weeks apart.
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