Cleanings and Gum Disease Prevention in Pittsburgh

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Preventing Gum Disease From Recurring

Keeping Your Mouth Healthy

We are nationally renowned leaders in the prevention of gum disease and can treat most cases of periodontal disease without surgery. Traditional periodontal surgery is used when there is an excess of soft tissue, jawbone needs to be rebuilt or periodontal disease has reached its most severe stages.

Prevention Begins With Education

Our team firmly believes that prevention is preferable to treatment. We are leaders in the field of preventative dental care, and we receive frequent requests to provide education to other dental professionals.

In addition to the care we provide in our practice, we take the time to teach our patients ways to care for their teeth and gums at home that are tailored to their specific needs.

After we have determined the cause and type of your gum disease, and treated it effectively, we take extra steps to keep it from recurring.

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Comprehensive Examination

During your first visit, the doctor will thoroughly examine your entire mouth to determine the causes of any oral issues you may be having. This examination includes screening for oral cancer and may also include oral DNA testing for bacteria, digital X-rays and a cone beam CT scan, when necessary, which provides a three-dimensional view of your mouth to help us determine if bone loss has occurred.
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$199 New Patient Exam, X-rays and Consultation

A $289 Value
  • Comprehensive oral exam
  • Full-mouth X-rays
  • Oral cancer screening
  • Consultation with the doctor
  • Written treatment plan
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Eliminating the Problem

Once the problem has been accurately diagnosed, we will create and begin a treatment plan that will be formulated to suit your specific needs.

Minor gum disease can be effectively treated with scaling and root planing, while more severe cases are treated non-surgically with the Perioscope. In fact, 90% of advanced periodontal diseases can be treated this way using the Perioscope.

Thorough Cleanings—Maintaining Control of Gum Disease

We provide gentle yet thorough cleanings to keep your teeth and gums healthy and help prevent gum disease from recurring.

Moderate to severe gum disease can be quite tenacious, requiring more frequent visits to our office and more diligent care at home. Regular professional cleanings are essential to maintaining oral health. We offer routine cleanings and deep cleanings, as well as personal coaching to help you understand and alter habits that are causing you to become ill.

Our patients tell us daily that they appreciate being treated as adults, participating in choosing options and never feeling judged.

Gentle, Thorough Cleanings With Guided Biofilm Therapy

Our highly trained, skilled and friendly hygienists use guided biofilm therapy (GBT) to provide a complete and effective cleaning.

GBT uses a harmless dye that makes bacteria on the teeth and gums appear a vivid purple color. With it, the hygienist—and you—can clearly see areas of plaque buildup; this ensures that no areas of bacteria are left uncleaned. Our hygienists then use a minimally invasive handheld instrument that applies controlled, pressurized streams of air and warmed water to quickly and completely remove the stained bacteria and biofilm without scraping or wearing down your teeth.

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With guided biofilm therapy, a dental dye is applied that clearly reveals bacteria build-up on the teeth, which is then removed with air polishing and warm water.

Caring for Your Teeth and Gums at Home

A few simple steps incorporated into your daily routine can help prevent gum disease, including the following:

  • Brushing after meals helps remove plaque and debris. Bacteria like to reside on your tongue, so be sure to include this area when brushing. Following with a swish of mouthwash can remove any particles that were missed when flossing and brushing.
  • Flossing once a day also works to remove food and plaque along your gumline that is out of reach of your toothbrush.
  • Knowing the factors that put you at risk for gum disease is an important consideration. Age, tobacco use, genetics, diet and certain medical conditions such as diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, immunosuppressants, steroids and osteoporosis contribute to the occurrence of gum disease.

Our Patient Progress System

We use voice-activated software that was pioneered at our practice that automates the collection of oral health information and keeps track of your progress. It creates profiles of our patients and provides data about patterns and progress to determine that you are becoming healthier.
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