Restore Gum Health and Protect Your Smile with Gum Disease Treatment in Chester, VA
Don’t risk your smile. Make your appointment today.
Gum disease can lurk in your mouth, often without any obvious signs. Left untreated, it can sneak up on you and damage your smile. However, with the help of our periodontal services, you can combat gum disease.
Dr. Felton will treat your gums to:
Catch Gum Disease Early to Preserve a Healthy Smile
Gum disease is one of the most underdiagnosed oral problems. Some health professionals estimate that up to 48 percent of adults ages 30-64 have some form of gum disease. At Felton Dentistry, we maintain a high bar for what we consider “healthy.” Treating gum disease is a big focus for our dental practice, and we have several techniques to restore oral health.
The first step toward treating gum disease is a thorough examination. That’s why it’s so important to visit Dr. Felton at least twice a year for regular exams. Early detection of gum disease will make your treatment more effective and less costly.
You Can Have Healthy Gums Again With Gum Disease Treatment in Chester, VA
Call our team today at 804-717-2099 to schedule an exam.
If we find evidence of gum disease in your mouth, our first step is usually scaling and root planing. Using special tools, your dentist will gently remove (scale) the built-up tartar and bacteria on your teeth roots below the gumline. Then we will smooth (plane) the roots to make it more difficult for bacteria to grow back there. Depending on your situation, we may need to repeat this procedure several times per year.
More severe gum disease may require using antibiotics to help fight the infection. If needed, we can also recommend certain specialty toothpastes and mouthwashes that will help prevent bacteria from building up again. In addition, we can show you the best ways to brush and floss at home to keep your teeth and gums as clean as possible.
What Our Patients are Saying
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Great practice, very friendly people,they made you feel at home.
Ronald Miller
April 4, 2024I loved my first visit today. I have anxiety when going to the dentist and Kellsie did an amazing job with letting me know everything she was going to do... Read More
Jessica Pegram
April 1, 2024Kellsie explained everything she was going to do before doing it and was very gentle yet thorough. Dr. Iqbal correctly identified the source of my pain and answered all my... Read More
Kristy Fowler
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Staff was extremely helpful, knowledgeable, easy on the mouth, even their billing knows theirs codes and was able to save me a good amount just there. Highly Recommend!!!
Kenneth Reynolds
March 25, 2024Excellent
Thomas McEntyre
March 25, 2024I was looking for a new dentist and glad I have finally found one. Scheduling was quick and easy with online appointments available. Staff was friendly and accommodating. Brenna... Read More
Sarah H
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Prompt and friendly service at check in. Staff was very professional and office was very clean.
Ricky Williams
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March 8, 2024Professional and caring!
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