Periodontal Treatment

Periodontal disease, often called gum disease, is a serious oral health condition that requires ongoing intervention from your dentist or periodontist.

At Lakeforest Dental Associates, we aim to prevent periodontal disease through regular checkups and cleanings. If you are diagnosed with periodontal disease, we treat it to help prevent oral and systemic health complications.

Gum Disease in Gaithersburg: Signs and Symptoms

In the early gingivitis stage, it is still curable. However, as the disease progresses to periodontitis, it is only treatable.

Symptoms of gingivitis and advanced gum disease may overlap to include:

• Recurring bad breath
• Bleeding gums when brushing and flossing
• Gum irritation and recession
• Loose or mobile teeth

Remember, you don’t have to notice every symptom to be diagnosed with gum disease. In the earliest stages, signs may be few and far between. This is just one of the reasons six-month preventive checkups are so vital.

Gum disease is a progressive oral health condition that can cost you your teeth and even affect your overall health.

If you have gingivitis, it means that the infections and inflammation around your teeth have not penetrated the bone, which is why it’s still reversible.

In the advanced periodontitis stage, infections and inflammation have moved into the bones and periodontal ligaments that support your teeth. In this case, the condition is merely treatable, but treatment is crucial!

The Risks Associated with Untreated Gum Disease

Without treatment, you risk:

• Tooth Loss
• Heart Health Issues
• Lung Health Issues
• Pregnancy Complications

Newer data and clinical evidence even associate untreated gum disease with specific types of dementia and autoimmune complications.

Treatment can significantly reduce the risk of complications.

We have dentists and a periodontist on-site providing leading-edge periodontal treatment in Gaithersburg, MD. They aim to restore you to better oral health and reduce or eliminate periodontal disease symptoms.

Treatment may include, but is not limited to:

• A prescribed oral hygiene routine for home
• Scaling and root planing (deep cleanings)
• Topical antibiotics

We’ll assess your disease status and develop a treatment plan tailored to you.

For Compassionate Gum Disease Treatment in Gaithersburg, MD, Contact Us

We understand that gum disease can be scary. Maybe you even feel insecure about your diagnosis. We are a judgment-free zone committed to your comfort and well-being.

To get started or to schedule a consultation, call us today at (301) 330-8787.