Periodontics

Smile Bright Dental

General Dentists & Emergency Dentists located in Tampa, FL & New Port Richey, FL

Gum disease and jawbone loss are common dental concerns; almost 50% of adults in the United States have periodontitis. At Smile Bright Dental in Town N’ Country, New Tampa, Greater Carrollwood, and New Port Richey, Florida, Maryam Rostami, DMD, and the team provide comprehensive periodontics care (gum disease treatment) that restores healthy gums and jawbone. Schedule a dental evaluation by calling the office or booking a visit online today.

What is periodontics?

Periodontics is dentistry that’s focused on maintaining optimal gum and jawbone health. The skilled dental team at Smile Bright Dental offers many periodontics services that treat gum disease, jawbone loss, and complications that arise because of these concerns.

They’re highly skilled, and their personalized periodontics treatments are tailored to your specific needs.

What are the benefits of periodontics?

Periodontics at Smile Bright Dental offers an array of benefits, including:

Healthier gums
Lower risk of receding gums
Better breath
Reduced jawbone loss
Lower risk of permanent tooth loss
Highly effective results
Healthy, beautiful smile

Having healthy gums benefits your overall health and well-being, and can save you time and money in the long run.

Which periodontics services are available?

Smile Bright Dental offers the following periodontics treatments:

Perio Defend

Perio Defend is a gum disease treatment that reduces gum disease-causing mouth bacteria using custom trays placed over your gums and teeth.

Deep dental cleaning

Scaling and root planing are deep dental cleanings that help eliminate harmful bacteria, plaque, and tartar at and below your gumline.

Medication

You could be prescribed oral or topical medicines to eliminate gum disease and infection and lower your risk of complications.

Surgery

Periodontal surgery (gum disease surgery) restores gum tissue and replaces lost bone. The Smile Bright Dental experts provide gum and bone grafts and other dental procedures that eliminate gum disease and its complications.

Which periodontics treatment is right for me?

The Smile Bright Dental team creates a periodontics treatment plan based on your dental health history, medical history, symptoms, lifestyle, and the results of your oral health exam. They also discuss your treatment preferences, review your goals, and assess the results of your dental X-rays to create a personalized approach with long-lasting outcomes.

How do I keep my gums healthy between dental visits?

Take good care of your teeth and gums at home by adopting healthy oral hygiene habits. Brush your teeth after meals, floss daily, don’t skip your six-month dental cleanings and exams, use an antibacterial mouthwash when asked to, and see the Smile Bright Dental experts at the first sign of gum disease.

Schedule a periodontics evaluation at Smile Bright Dental by calling the office or using the online booking feature today.

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