Gum Disease Treatment in Westchester, NY Restore Healthy Gums & Save Your Teeth
Suffering from red, swollen, or bleeding gums that won't go away? Worried about bad breath or loose teeth? Gum disease is the leading cause of tooth loss in adults, but it's treatable when caught early. At Westchester Dental Implant Institute, Dr. Krinick provides expert periodontal therapy including deep cleaning, scaling, and root planing to eliminate infection, restore gum health, and prevent tooth loss. Don't let gum disease steal your smile get the treatment you need before it's too late.
Professional Gum Disease Treatment: Stop Infection & Prevent Tooth Loss
Gum disease (periodontal disease) is a bacterial infection of the gums and bone supporting your teeth. It starts with gingivitis—red, swollen, bleeding gums—and progresses to periodontitis if untreated, causing gum recession, bone loss, and eventual tooth loss. Deep cleaning (scaling and root planing) removes bacteria below the gumline, allowing gums to heal and reattach to teeth. Early treatment prevents progression and saves your natural teeth.
Stop Infection & Inflammation
Deep cleaning eliminates bacteria causing infection, reducing inflammation and allowing gums to heal properly.
Prevent Tooth Loss
Early treatment stops gum disease progression, preventing bone loss and tooth loss that occur in advanced stages.
Why Choose Dr. Krinick for Gum Disease Treatment in Westchester
Gum disease treatment requires thoroughness and expertise to eliminate deep infection while preserving healthy tissue. Dr. Krinick's 45+ years of experience and gentle technique ensure effective treatment that stops disease progression and restores your gum health with minimal discomfort.
45+ years treating gum disease with proven success in stopping progression and restoring periodontal health
Thorough deep cleaning using advanced scaling and root planing techniques to eliminate infection below the gumline
Gentle approach with local anesthesia and sedation options to ensure your complete comfort during treatment
How Gum Disease Treatment Works
Comprehensive Evaluation
Dr. Krinick examines your gums, measures pocket depths, and takes X-rays to assess bone loss and disease severity.
Deep Cleaning (Scaling & Root Planing)
Under local anesthesia, plaque and tartar are removed from below the gumline, and root surfaces are smoothed to promote healing.
Healing & Monitoring
Gums heal and reattach to teeth over 4-6 weeks. Follow-up appointments monitor improvement and ensure infection is eliminated.
Maintenance & Prevention
Regular maintenance cleanings (every 3-4 months) and excellent home care prevent gum disease from returning.
The Life-Saving Benefits of Gum Disease Treatment
Treating gum disease doesn't just save your teeth—it protects your overall health. Research links untreated gum disease to heart disease, diabetes complications, stroke, and other serious health conditions. Restore your gum health now to prevent devastating consequences later.
Stop tooth loss by eliminating infection and preventing bone loss that causes teeth to loosen and fall out
Eliminate bad breath caused by bacteria and infection hiding below your gumline
Reduce inflammation linked to heart disease, diabetes, stroke, and other systemic health conditions
Restore healthy pink gums that no longer bleed, swell, or pull away from teeth
Save money by preventing advanced disease that requires costly surgery or tooth replacement
"My gums were bleeding constantly and I was terrified of losing my teeth. Dr. Krinick's deep cleaning treatment stopped the disease, and my gums are healthy again. I'm so grateful."
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FAQs
Here are some common questions about gum disease treatment to help you understand better.
Early symptoms include red, swollen, or bleeding gums (especially when brushing), bad breath that won't go away, and gum recession. Advanced symptoms include loose teeth, pus between teeth and gums, changes in bite, and pain when chewing. If you notice any of these, schedule an evaluation immediately.
No, deep cleaning is performed under local anesthesia so you won't feel pain during treatment. Some patients experience mild soreness or sensitivity for a few days after, which is manageable with over-the-counter pain relievers. Dr. Krinick also offers sedation options for anxious patients.
Deep cleaning is typically completed in 1-2 appointments, with each quadrant of your mouth treated separately. Treatment time depends on disease severity. Healing takes 4-6 weeks, with follow-up appointments to monitor improvement. Maintenance cleanings continue every 3-4 months.
Gum tissue doesn't fully regenerate once lost, but treatment stops further recession and allows remaining gum tissue to heal and reattach to teeth. Early treatment preserves more gum tissue. Advanced cases may require gum grafting to restore lost tissue and protect tooth roots.
Most dental insurance plans cover periodontal treatment (deep cleaning) at 50-80% when medically necessary. Coverage varies by plan and disease severity. Our team verifies your benefits and provides cost estimates before treatment begins.
Still have questions?
Contact us for more information about your treatment options.
Location
Visit Westchester Dental Implant Institute
New Rochelle
47 Potter Ave 2nd Fl, New Rochelle, NY 10801
Hours: Mon-Sat 9am-5pm
New York City
919 2nd Ave #2, New York, NY 10017
Hours: Mon-Sat 9am-5pm
Don't Let Gum Disease Steal Your Teeth
Schedule your gum disease evaluation today and get the treatment you need to restore healthy gums and save your smile.
