Periodontal Treatment in Steele Creek, Charlotte, NC

Periodontics in Steele Creek, Charlotte, NC focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of gum disease, also known as periodontal disease.

This extremely common bacterial infection affects the gums and the bone that support your teeth and is often caused by inadequate oral hygiene. Early signs of periodontal disease include red, swollen gums that bleed easily, persistent bad breath, and gum tenderness. In its early stage, called gingivitis, gum disease can often be reversed. Once it advances to periodontitis, professional treatment is needed to stop the damage.

If left untreated, gum disease can progress and ultimately lead to tooth loss. At Steele Creek Dental Arts, our Steele Creek dental practice in Charlotte carefully screens your gum health during routine visits to detect any early signs of periodontal concerns.

Our periodontal disease treatment in Charlotte, NC typically starts with scaling and root planing, a deep cleaning that removes plaque and tartar from below the gumline and helps the gums reattach to the teeth. Afterward, regular periodontal maintenance visits keep the infection under control and protect your smile long-term.

Periodontal Disease Treatment in Charlotte, NC

Gum disease treatment depends on how far the infection has progressed, which is why our team at Steele Creek Dental Arts starts by evaluating your gums and the bone that supports your teeth.

Gingivitis: The earliest stage affects the gums only. Better home care and a professional cleaning can often reverse it.

Periodontitis: The infection has moved below the gumline and begun to affect the supporting bone. Scaling and root planing clears the plaque and tartar that brushing can't reach.

Advanced periodontitis: Teeth may feel loose as more support is lost. Treating it promptly gives you the best chance of protecting the teeth you have.

What to Expect After Treatment

Periodontal disease needs ongoing care. After your deep cleaning, regular maintenance visits at our Steele Creek office help us watch your gums and catch changes early. If gum disease has already cost you a tooth, we can talk through options such as dental implants.

If you've noticed bleeding, tender, or receding gums, call (704) 588-5600 to schedule an exam at our office on S Tryon St in Charlotte.

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