Specialized Care for the Foundation of Your Smile
Healthy gums and supporting bone are essential to maintaining healthy teeth.
Princeton Dental Group provides periodontal care ranging from routine periodontal maintenance and nonsurgical treatment to advanced surgical and regenerative procedures. Because we have a periodontist within our practice, patients who require specialized periodontal treatment can receive that care while remaining closely connected with their general dentist.
Understanding Gum Disease
Gum disease develops when bacterial plaque contributes to inflammation and infection around the teeth. As periodontal disease progresses, it can damage the gum tissue and bone supporting the teeth.
Possible signs include:
- Bleeding gums
- Red, swollen, or tender gums
- Persistent bad breath
- Gum recession
- Loose or shifting teeth
- Changes in your bite
Gum disease may also progress without obvious symptoms, making regular examinations important.
Periodontal Treatment Based on Your Needs
Treatment depends on the condition of your gums and supporting bone and may include:
- Scaling and root planing
- Periodontal maintenance
- Pocket reduction procedures
- Regenerative treatment
- Bone grafting
- Soft-tissue grafting
- Other periodontal surgical procedures
Our general dentists, hygienists, and periodontist can work together to coordinate treatment and long-term maintenance.
Periodontics and Dental Implants
Periodontists receive advanced training in periodontal treatment and dental implant placement. When an implant is appropriate, our periodontist can coordinate the surgical portion of treatment with the dentist who will restore the implant with the final crown, bridge, or other restoration.
Protecting Your Smile Starts with Your Gums
Whether you need treatment for early gum disease, ongoing periodontal maintenance, or more advanced specialty care, we’ll explain what we find and recommend treatment based on your situation.
Call Princeton Dental Group at (609) 924-0796 or schedule an appointment.