Periodontics in Sterling, VA
Sterling Dentist provides comprehensive periodontal treatment to help patients maintain healthy gums and restore their oral health.
Make appointmentAt Sterling Dentist, we do everything possible to take the stress out of dental visits. Nobody should have to dread that appointment in the calendar, so our whole approach is about comfort and genuinely listening—to your questions, your concerns, and what makes you feel at ease in the chair.
We’ve carried forward the best traditions of Sterling’s care—all those years of trusted expertise—but we’re also firm believers in progress. Today, that means tapping into some pretty impressive technology for treating periodontal: think ultrasonic tools that gently (and quietly!) clear away problems with hardly any discomfort; or laser therapy, which lets us zero in on inflammation without all that poking and prodding. Patients tell us they’re surprised by how quick things heal and how little bleeding they experience—even after a procedure they used to fear.
What is Gum Disease?
Periodontitis is basically a chronic infection that is triggered when the gums are affected and then the bones surrounding the teeth are damaged. It is regarded as the main factor behind the removal of teeth in human beings.
Periodontitis is silent, however, as an illness, so patients can be sick for a very long time without knowing it. Therefore, patients will not have any feeling but can be suffering from severe problems. When you go to the dentist, he/she usually checks the pockets around the teeth and measures how deep they’ve gone to be able to tell if you already have this infection.
What Factors Lead to the Development of Gum Disease?
Diseases of the gum tissue are the result of dental plaque, dental deposits that consist of microorganisms which cover the surface of the tooth like a film. Neglecting cleaning habits (by omitting flossing along with brushing and not attending dentist appointments at regular intervals), leads to the hardening of these deposits, which then produce hostile acids. These acids, through an eating-up process, destroy both the tooth hard tissues and the soft parts of the gum.
The actual inflammation takes place just below the level of the gum, where deep pockets, pathological in nature, are created between the soft tissue and the tooth root. The whole process has two phases, first comes the stage of gingivitis, and then follows a periodontal disease called periodontitis which is much more serious in its effects.
Gingivitis
In the early stages of gum disease, redness and swelling are observed, along with a tendency for the gums to bleed upon the slightest contact.
However, the condition is successfully treatable at this stage; regular oral hygiene using a toothbrush and dental floss is usually sufficient.
Periodontitis
When gingivitis remains untreated, it gets worse to a more serious stage, periodontitis.
Such changes are grave and irreversible affecting not only the gum area but also the underlying alveolar bone that supports and gives stability to the teeth.
Risk Factors for Periodontal Disease
- tobacco use (smoking or chewing)
- presence of diabetes mellitus
- use of certain medications, including steroids, anti-epileptic drugs, cancer treatments, calcium channel blockers, and oral contraceptives
- loss of tight contact between dental bridges and the teeth
- bite abnormalities (malocclusion) involving tooth misalignment
- worn or damaged fillings
- pregnancy
Symptoms of Periodontal Disease
- minor gum bleeding
- gum inflammation, manifesting as redness, swelling, and tenderness
- gum recession—the pulling away of the gums from the tooth surface
- persistent unpleasant belching or oral discomfort associated with a change in taste
- appearance of purulent discharge in the space between the gums and teeth
- loosening or shifting of previously stable teeth
- changes in the bite—alterations in how the teeth meet when the jaws are closed
- reduced stability of removable dentures
Treating Gum Disease
Gums disease treatment is customized depending on the type and extent of the pathology and the way a patient perceives the disease, which means that there are different kinds of treatment plans.
We focus on using methods of treatment with less trauma and more comfort for a patient, such as delivering treatment by means of nightguards which are used at home, or scaling and root planing which is a form of deep cleaning. All of this allows for the least amount of tissue trauma. After taking account of the level of disease, the treating physician will prepare a customized plan of management just for you.
Prevention of Gum Disease
Paying regular visits to the dentist and getting complete dental health evaluation will not only help you avoid getting a sore mouth or inflamatory gum condition (i.e., periodontitis) but it will also let the dentist detect early signs of more serious conditions if they emerge.
However, even if you follow the dentist’s recommendations and take good care of your teeth at home, the fact is that you can develop the disease at some point in your life. So make it a habit to brush your teeth twice daily and use dental floss, eat healthy food that is not too sugary, and visit the dentist at least once every 6 months in order to help preserve your dental health and a beautiful smile.
Free Consultation for New Patients
The foundation to every successful plan is a thorough examination of your teeth and mouth followed by going over with you all treatment options that can give you the beautiful smile you deserve.
You probably don’t know this but a whole lot of beauty works can now be done by not cutting at all or just by very little preparation and still it will be a lot of money saved, and the result will be so noticeable in your smile!
Sterling Dentist has a unique New Patient Consultation session for you to come and find out your teeth and gums, and you will be shown in what ways you can make your smile better.
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Quality Periodontics in Sterling
With our range of cosmetic dental services at Sterling Dentist, our primary goal is to provide you with a confident and stunning smile of your choice.
Once we get ahold of your individual requirements and expectations we design dental treatments tailored for YOU only that could make you smile like a dream. We have a highly knowledgeable dental team and with that, you are assured of a great patient experience at each stage of the dental therapy!
Reach out and speak to us about Periodontics in Sterling and all the amazing dental treatments that we can offer you.
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46045 Palisade Pkwy, Sterling, VA 20165
Phone
703-703-9355
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- Mo-Fri 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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