Periodontics in Vienna, VA
Healthy gums are an essential part of a healthy smile. At Tysons Corner Dentists, our periodontal care focuses on diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the gums and supporting structures of the teeth, with treatment tailored to each patient’s individual needs.
What Is Periodontics?
Experience, Comfort & Convenience in One Office
Periodontics is the area of dentistry focused on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of conditions affecting the gums and other structures that support your teeth.
One of the most common concerns treated through periodontal care is gum disease. When gum disease progresses, it can damage the tissues and bone that help support the teeth. Periodontics also includes treatment for concerns such as gum recession and certain conditions involving dental implants.
An evaluation allows your periodontist to determine the health of your gums and recommend care based on your individual condition.
Did You Know?
Gum disease does not always cause noticeable discomfort in its early stages. Changes such as bleeding, swelling, or gum recession can be signs that your gums need professional attention.
Concerned About Your Gum Health?
Specialized Care for Your Gums
Tysons Corner Dentists provides periodontal care with Dr. Edison A. Abril, MSD, a periodontist with more than 13 years of experience in surgical and nonsurgical periodontal treatment.
Dr. Abril is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and has completed extensive surgical training in the United States and internationally. His experience includes the treatment of periodontal disease, gum recession, bone grafting, crown lengthening, dental implant surgery, and other procedures involving the gums and supporting structures of the teeth.
Treatment recommendations are based on each patient’s periodontal health, needs, and individual circumstances.
Gum Disease Treatment
Periodontal disease develops when the tissues supporting the teeth become affected by inflammation and infection. Without appropriate care, the condition can progress and contribute to gum recession, bone loss, and eventually tooth loss.
Periodontal treatment depends on the type and severity of the condition. Dr. Abril provides both nonsurgical and surgical periodontal care and will recommend an approach based on the findings of your evaluation.
Gum Recession Treatment
Gum recession occurs when gum tissue moves away from its normal position around a tooth, exposing more of the tooth or its root.
There are different reasons gum recession can develop, and treatment depends on its cause, severity, and the health of the surrounding tissues. Dr. Abril has experience with periodontal plastic surgery and procedures designed to address gum recession and areas of inadequate gum tissue.
Advanced Periodontal & Implant Care
Periodontics also plays an important role in dental implant treatment and maintaining the health of the tissues surrounding implants.
Dr. Abril provides dental implant surgery and bone grafting and is certified in LANAP® and LAPIP™, utilizing the PerioLase® dental laser for appropriate periodontal and peri-implant conditions.
Not every patient or condition requires the same treatment. A periodontal evaluation allows Dr. Abril to determine which approach is appropriate for your individual needs.
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Have questions about gum disease, gum recession, or periodontal treatment? Contact Tysons Corner Dentists to schedule an evaluation and learn more about your options.
What to Expect During
a Periodontal Evaluation
Discuss Your Concerns
Your visit begins with a conversation about your dental history, symptoms, and any changes you have noticed in your gums or teeth.
Evaluate Your Gum Health
Your periodontal health will be evaluated to identify signs of disease, recession, tissue changes, or other areas that may require attention.
Review the Findings
We’ll explain what was identified during your evaluation so you can better understand the condition of your gums and supporting tissues.
Develop Your Treatment Plan
If periodontal treatment is recommended, we’ll discuss the appropriate options and develop a plan based on your individual needs.
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Give Your Gums the Care They Need.
If you have noticed bleeding gums, gum recession, changes around a dental implant, or another concern with your gum health, schedule an evaluation with our periodontal team.
Possible signs can include red or swollen gums, bleeding while brushing or flossing, persistent bad breath, gum recession, loose teeth, or changes in the way your teeth fit together. Gum disease can also develop without obvious symptoms, so professional evaluation is important.
LANAP® is a laser-assisted periodontal treatment that uses the PerioLase® dental laser to treat certain cases of periodontal disease. Dr. Abril is LANAP® certified. Whether laser periodontal treatment is appropriate depends on your individual condition and will be determined after an evaluation.
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Healthy gums help support healthy teeth. Schedule a periodontal evaluation with Tysons Corner Dentists in Vienna, VA and learn more about the care available for your gums and supporting tissues.