Periodontal Therapy for Virginia Beach

In our last post, we talked about the connection between oral health and overall wellbeing. Today we’d like to talk a little more about gum disease, its symptoms, and how it can be treated.

The symptoms of gum disease include:

• Red or swollen gums
• Gums that bleed when you brush or floss
• Loose or shifting teeth
• Pockets between the teeth and gums

Regular checkups at Smile by Design are important because they give Dr. Santos and Dr. Folck a chance to look for symptoms like these. Regular appointments are also important because not every patient who struggles with gum disease will exhibit all of them.

If our Virginia Beach team finds anything, we can put together a treatment plan designed around your specific needs. One of the most common treatments for gum disease is scaling and root planing. Using a combination of scaling and root planing plus extra homecare, Dr. Folck and Dr. Santos can help you gain control over your symptoms and enjoy better oral health and overall wellbeing.

Are you struggling with gum disease? Data indicates that a majority of American adults will at some point. Call Smile by Design today to schedule an appointment. Dr. Folck and Dr. Santos are happy to serve patients from Virginia Beach, Fort Story, Sandbridge, and surrounding areas.