Gum Disease Treatment in Saratoga Springs, NY
Bleeding gums are not something to live with. Gum disease is common and often painless, and treating it early protects your teeth and the bone that holds them.
- Gum health checked at every exam
- Deep cleaning (scaling and root planing) when needed
- A maintenance plan to keep it from coming back
- Written estimate before treatment (Payment and financing options)
- How insurance works here
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Stop gum disease before it costs you teeth
Gum disease is an infection of the tissue and bone that support your teeth. It starts as gingivitis, with red or bleeding gums. If it spreads below the gumline it becomes periodontitis, which destroys bone and can loosen teeth.
Treatment usually starts with scaling and root planing, often called a deep cleaning. Our team removes plaque and tartar from below the gumline and smooths the root surfaces so the gums can heal and reattach.
After treatment, more frequent cleanings keep bacteria under control. Smoking, diabetes, and genetics raise your risk, so we tailor your plan to you.
Untreated gum disease slowly destroys the bone and tissue that support your teeth. Gums pull back, pockets deepen, and teeth can loosen and eventually be lost.
Gingivitis can often be reversed. Periodontitis cannot be fully cured, but it can be controlled, and the earlier it is treated the more you keep.
What are the benefits of treating gum disease?
Keep your teeth
Controlling infection protects the bone that holds teeth in place.
Less bleeding and swelling
Healthier gums bleed less when you brush and floss.
Fresher breath
Removing bacteria below the gumline helps with persistent bad breath.
Whole-body health
Gum disease has been linked to heart disease and diabetes complications.
A clear plan
Pocket measurements show progress over time, visit by visit.
Supports other care
Healthy gums are needed before implants or cosmetic work.
The Saratoga Smiles gum treatment process
Evaluation
We measure gum pockets, check for bleeding, and review X-rays for bone loss. New patients start with a first visit.
Your plan
Dr. Dennis explains the stage of gum disease and your options, with a written estimate.
Deep cleaning
Scaling and root planing is done with the area numbed. It is often done in sections over two or more visits.
Healing check
A follow-up visit typically four to six weeks later checks how your gums have responded.
Maintenance
Cleanings every three to four months help keep the infection from returning.
Fee-for-service: you get a written estimate before treatment. We are not in-network with any plan, and we help you with your out-of-network claim. Financing through Proceed Finance, Cherry, and CareCredit. Insurance and payment details
Have questions about gum disease?
What are the signs of gum disease?
Bleeding when you brush or floss, red or swollen gums, bad breath that will not go away, gums pulling back, and teeth that feel loose. Early gum disease may have no symptoms.
Can gum disease be cured?
Early gum disease (gingivitis) is reversible with treatment and good home care. Advanced gum disease (periodontitis) cannot be fully cured, but it can be managed to prevent more damage.
Does a deep cleaning hurt?
The area is numbed, so you should not feel pain during treatment. Some tenderness for a few days afterward is normal.
Why do I need cleanings more often after treatment?
Bacteria can return quickly in deep pockets. Visits every three to four months help us catch problems before they cause new damage.
When is payment due, and can I use my insurance?
Payment is due at the time of service, and you receive a written estimate before treatment begins. Saratoga Smiles is fee-for-service and not in-network with any plan. You receive an itemized, coded statement for your out-of-network claim, our team walks you through the claim process, and your plan reimburses you directly. See insurance and payment details.
Why people choose Saratoga Smiles
“Every part of the staff is so nice and professional from the receptionist all the way up to the dentist. The office is super clean so much so that it doesn't smell like the average dentist office.”
“Dr. Dennis and the medical team are not only highly professional but also take the time to explain everything clearly and answer all questions without making you feel rushed.”
Reviews quoted from Google with first name and last initial. 4.9 stars from 161 reviews.
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6 Carpenter Lane
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
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Office hours
Monday to Wednesday: 8am to 5pm
Thursday: 9am to 3pm
Friday to Sunday: closed
Call us
New patients: (518) 760-6454
Office: (518) 584-5060
Healthy gums start with one visit
Book a gum evaluation online, or call the New Patient Line. We will show you exactly where things stand.
Reviewed by Dr. Richard L. Dennis, DMD, MAGD, Saratoga Smiles, Saratoga Springs, NY.