Our Dental Services

Gum Disease Therapy (Periodontics)

When you consider what a dentist does, you probably think of teeth first. A dentist repairs teeth and keeps them in good working condition. While that's true, as your dentist, Dr. Edward or Katelin Johnson will also care for the health of your gums and soft tissues through comprehensive periodontics. Diseases like oral cancer, gingivitis, and periodontitis can quickly steal oral wellness and lead to complications in overall health.

At your checkups, we'll assess your gums for gum disease, the primary cause of adult tooth loss for Americans. Initial symptoms may go unnoticed because they are often mild. If your gums appear red, swollen, feel tender, or bleed when you brush your teeth, you should call for an appointment because you may have early stage gum disease, called gingivitis.

If you show initial signs of gum disease or obviously suffer from the condition, our hygiene team will help you overcome the problem with periodontal therapy. Periodontics simply means the study and care of supporting oral tissues, so periodontal therapy is therapy for gum disease. We may suggest:

• altering your daily oral healthcare routine
• mouth rinses or a different toothbrush
• scaling to remove hardened plaque from below the gum line
• root planing to smooth rough areas on teeth roots, which deters plaque buildup
• topical antibiotic therapy to destroy bacteria and infection
• soft tissue laser therapy in our office
• visiting a periodontist for surgery (extreme cases)

While gum disease is a serious condition, we can help you arrest it, reverse it, and correct the damage it caused with periodontics. Then we'll work with you for a regular maintenance program that will deter recurrence.

• Cosmetic Dentistry
• Porcelain Veneers
• Lumineers®
• Teeth Whitening
• Invisalign®
• Smile Makeovers
• General & Restorative Dentistry
• Oral Cancer
• Crowns and Bridges
• Tooth Colored Fillings
• Gum Disease Therapy (Periodontics)
• Replacement Teeth (Prosthodontics)
• Dental Implants
• Clear Braces by Invisalign
• Laser Dentistry

If you’re ready for a dazzling, healthy, vivacious smile that won’t soon be forgotten, call our Bedminster dental office today to schedule your gum disease assessment or periodontics appointment. We serve patients from Basking Ridge, Bernardsville, and surrounding areas with quality dental care and a personal touch.

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