{"id":2151,"date":"2023-10-11T20:51:09","date_gmt":"2023-10-11T20:51:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.briarwoodsmiles.com\/staging\/7694\/?page_id=2151"},"modified":"2026-05-09T21:02:53","modified_gmt":"2026-05-09T21:02:53","slug":"periodontaltreatment","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.briarwoodsmiles.com\/staging\/7694\/periodontaltreatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Periodontal Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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General Services<\/p>

Periodontal
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Healthy gums are the foundation of a healthy smile \u2014 we take that seriously.<\/p><\/div>

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How We Can Help<\/p>

Gum disease is more common than most people realize, and it often progresses quietly before any discomfort sets in. At Briarwood Dental, we approach periodontal care with gentleness and thoroughness \u2014 whether you're dealing with early gingivitis or more advanced disease, we'll explain exactly what's happening and walk through your options without pressure.<\/p>

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Gum Disease Treatment<\/h3>

From gingivitis to advanced periodontitis<\/p><\/div>

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Scaling & Root Planing<\/h3>

Deep cleaning to remove tartar below the gumline<\/p><\/div>

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Maintenance Care<\/h3>

Ongoing support to keep gum disease from returning<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Understanding the details \u2014 everything you need to know about each procedure<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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What is Periodontal Disease?<\/h3>

Periodontal disease is an infection of the gums caused by the buildup of plaque and tartar containing bacteria. As it progresses, it damages the soft tissue and bone supporting your teeth. Left untreated, it is a leading cause of tooth loss in adults and has been linked to heart disease and diabetes.<\/p>

Treatable<\/span>Manageable long-term<\/span>Systemic health impact<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Stages of Periodontal Disease<\/h3>

Understanding where you are helps us choose the right treatment and get the best outcome.

Progression<\/p>

Gingivitis \u2014 earliest and reversible<\/span>Mild periodontitis<\/span>Moderate periodontitis<\/span>Severe periodontitis<\/span><\/div><\/p><\/div><\/div>
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Scaling, Root Planing & Maintenance<\/h3>

Our primary treatment for active gum disease is a deep cleaning that removes tartar and bacteria from below the gumline and smooths root surfaces so gums can reattach. Ongoing maintenance visits keep disease from progressing.

Treatment approach<\/p>

Deep cleaning below gumline<\/span>Root surface smoothing<\/span>Local anesthetic for comfort<\/span>Periodontal maintenance visits<\/span>Home care instruction<\/span><\/div><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

General Services PeriodontalTreatment Healthy gums are the foundation of a healthy smile \u2014 we take that seriously. How We Can Help Gum disease is more common than most people realize, and it often progresses quietly before any discomfort sets in. At Briarwood Dental, we approach periodontal care with gentleness and thoroughness \u2014 whether you’re dealing […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"elementor_header_footer","meta":{"nf_dc_page":"","om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2151","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"\nAnkeny Dentist | Sleep Dentistry | Are You Having Trouble Sleeping?<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Having trouble sleeping? 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