Periodontal

Periodontal services focus on keeping your gums and the supporting bone around your teeth healthy—an essential part of protecting your smile for life. At Forest Hills Dental Associates, periodontal care is designed to prevent, diagnose, and treat gum disease while helping you maintain comfortable gums, fresher breath, and long-term tooth stability.

Gum disease often begins as gingivitis, which may cause redness, swelling, tenderness, and bleeding when brushing or flossing. Without treatment, it can progress to periodontitis, where infection and inflammation can lead to gum recession, deeper periodontal pockets, bone loss, and eventually loose teeth. Because gum disease can develop quietly, routine exams and professional cleanings are critical for catching problems early.

Periodontal services may include comprehensive gum evaluations, periodontal charting, and digital imaging to assess bone levels and identify infection. If gum disease is present, deep cleanings—also called scaling and root planing—remove plaque and tartar from beneath the gumline and smooth the root surfaces to help the gums heal and reattach. Depending on your needs, your dentist may recommend localized antibiotic therapy or a periodontal maintenance schedule to keep bacteria under control and reduce the risk of disease progression.

Periodontal care can also address gum recession and sensitivity by helping protect exposed root surfaces and supporting healthier tissue. Maintaining gum health is important for overall dental wellness and can support other treatments such as crowns, bridges, and implants by ensuring the foundation around your teeth is stable.

Forest Hills Dental Associates takes a proactive, patient-focused approach to gum health. With consistent preventive care, effective home hygiene, and personalized treatment when needed, periodontal services can help you protect your smile and reduce the risk of tooth loss over time.