Dental Services in Littleton, CO

Periodontal Treatment

More than 80 percent of adults have some level of periodontal disease, or gum disease. Because the early signs, like bleeding and swelling of the gums, are mild, many people don't get their symptoms checked out. Even if you practice diligent oral homecare, you can develop gum problems. Without proper periodontal treatment, gum disease can lead to tooth loss and other health problems, such as heart disease, stroke, and complications with diabetes.

When you visit Creekside Family Dentistry, Dr. Burdick will thoroughly examine your teeth and gums. If the assessment indicates gum disease, we will choose the best periodontal treatment, which may include scaling, root planing, and/or Arestin antibiotic therapy, to reestablish the health of your mouth. Once Dr. Burdick restores your teeth and gums, frequent checkups and good home habits greatly increase the success rate of periodontal treatments and the optimum oral health over your lifetime.

Call our Littleton office to schedule an appointment immediately if you experience bleeding when you brush.