Comfort & Advanced Care · Pikesville, MD
Protecting the foundation of your teeth
Periodontal disease quietly destroys the support around your natural teeth, and adults over 35 lose more teeth to it than to cavities. Early diagnosis and professional treatment stop its progress.
Periodontal (Gum) Treatment in Pikesville, MD
Periodontal diseases are infections of the gums that gradually destroy the support of your natural teeth. There are numerous disease entities requiring different treatment approaches. Dental plaque is the primary cause of gum disease in genetically susceptible individuals, and daily brushing and flossing will prevent most periodontal conditions.
Periodontal disease and decay are both caused by bacterial plaque, a sticky colorless film that constantly forms on your teeth. If not carefully removed by daily brushing and flossing, plaque hardens into a rough, porous substance known as calculus, or tartar. Once the disease starts, professional intervention is necessary to prevent its progress.
For our Pikesville patients, catching gum disease early is everything. Even with diligent home care people can still develop some form of periodontal disease, so our regular professional examinations and cleanings are the front line of protection.
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See periodontal (gum) treatment explained
Why patients choose them
The benefits of periodontal (gum) treatment
Saves your teeth
Treating gum disease protects the support around your natural teeth, the loss of which is the leading cause of tooth loss in adults.
Stops the progression
Once periodontal disease starts, professional intervention is necessary to prevent it from advancing further.
Removes hidden calculus
Professional care removes the hardened calculus below the gumline that daily brushing and flossing cannot reach.
Addresses the whole picture
We consider factors like smoking, diabetes, stress, clenching, medication, and nutrition that can accelerate gum disease.
What to expect
The periodontal (gum) treatment process
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Evaluate
We examine your gums and measure the health of the support around each tooth to identify the type and extent of disease.
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Remove the cause
Professional cleaning removes the bacterial plaque and hardened calculus above and below the gumline that drive the infection.
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Treat and heal
Depending on severity, treatment ranges from deeper cleaning to more advanced therapy, chosen to match your specific condition.
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Maintain
A schedule of home care and regular professional cleanings keeps the disease from returning and protects your teeth long term.
Common Questions
Periodontal (Gum) Treatment questions
Not seeing your question? Call the office at (410) 594-9500 and someone will actually pick up.
Patient Reviews
What our periodontal (gum) treatment patients say
“I always feel very comfortable. I have such great care. From the time I walk in the door their professionalism shows. Since the pandemic I miss a few faces but still I am treated with respect and kindness.”
Anitaon Google“First initial visit very impressed with this dental office friendly and professional Dr Todd Sarubin explained everything to me and I was happy to have found a dentist that service special needs persons since I had been searching for a long…”
Jeanetteon Google“I am absolutely impressed with this practice!! I am terrified of the dentist and they just really made me feel like I was at home!!! It was amazing and the people there.”
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Interested in periodontal (gum) treatment?
Our doctors will tell you honestly whether periodontal (gum) treatment are the right choice for your smile. Call our Pikesville office to schedule a consultation.