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Philadelphia Office: Philadelphia PA Periodontics Office Phone Number215-985-4337 | 1520 Locust Street, Suite 600
Philadelphia , PA 19102 |
Philadelphia Office: Philadelphia PA Periodontics Office Phone Number215-985-4337| 1520 Locust Street, Suite 600
Philadelphia , PA 19102 |
Gum Disease Treatment in Chestnut Hill
Gum disease does not announce itself with fanfare. It often begins quietly with gums that bleed a little when you brush, or a subtle sensitivity you chalk up to something else, and by the time most people seek care, the condition has already progressed. Periodontal disease is a chronic inflammatory infection that, without treatment, can destroy the tissue and bone supporting your teeth and has been linked to serious systemic health conditions including heart disease and diabetes.
At Laudenbach Periodontics & Dental Implants, we provide comprehensive gum disease treatment to patients throughout the Chestnut Hill area, offering personalized, evidence-based care in a welcoming and comfortable environment. Led by Dr. Jay Laudenbach, a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology, and Dr. Ishita Bhavsar, who is Board Eligible for the American Board of Periodontology, our team brings advanced training and decades of combined experience to every patient we see. Whether your gum disease is in its earliest stages or has advanced to the point that it requires surgical care, we are here to help restore your gum health and protect your smile.
How Gum Disease Develops and Why It Requires Treatment
Periodontal disease is far more common than most people realize. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that approximately 4 in 10 U.S. adults aged 30 and older have some level of periodontitis, the more advanced form of gum disease. Despite how widespread it is, many people go years without a diagnosis because the early stages are often painless.
The condition begins when plaque accumulates along and below the gumline. When plaque is not removed through brushing, flossing, and professional cleanings, it hardens into tartar and triggers inflammation in the surrounding tissue. Over time, the gums begin to pull away from the teeth, creating pockets where bacteria continue to accumulate and deepen. Without intervention, this process leads to bone loss and tooth loss.
What makes gum disease especially important to address is its connection to whole-body health. Research has linked untreated periodontal disease to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, complications related to diabetes, and other serious conditions. Treating gum disease protects far more than your teeth.
Gum Disease Treatment Options We Offer in Chestnut Hill
Our approach to care always begins with a thorough evaluation. We perform comprehensive periodontal charting, take full diagnostic imaging, and assess the overall condition of your gums, teeth, and jawbone. This gives us a complete picture and allows us to build a treatment plan tailored specifically to your needs.
Non-Surgical Periodontal Care
For many patients, particularly those in earlier stages of gum disease, non-surgical therapy is highly effective. Scaling and root planing is a deep cleaning procedure that removes plaque and tartar from beneath the gumline, reduces pocket depth, and allows the gum tissue to heal. Our periodontal therapy services include this and other conservative treatments designed to eliminate infection and restore gum health without surgery. We are committed to recommending surgery only when it is truly necessary.
Surgical and Regenerative Procedures
When gum disease has advanced beyond what non-surgical care can address, we offer surgical options including osseous surgery and guided bone and tissue regeneration. For patients experiencing gum recession, we provide gum grafting to cover exposed root surfaces and rebuild a healthy gumline. We also offer crown lengthening for patients who need additional tooth structure exposed prior to restorative dental work.
Laser Periodontal Therapy
For patients who prefer a minimally invasive approach, we offer laser periodontal therapy using the Fotona dual-wavelength laser system. Dr. Laudenbach and Dr. Bhavsar are both trained in Fotona laser therapy, allowing them to precisely target and eliminate diseased tissue while preserving as much healthy gum tissue as possible. This technology represents one of the most advanced tools available in periodontal care today.
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Why Chestnut Hill Patients Choose Laudenbach Periodontics & Dental Implants
Our patients choose us because they want a team fully dedicated to periodontics, not a general dentist who also performs these procedures. Here are some of the reasons Chestnut Hill-area patients trust us with their gum health:
- Board-certified care: Dr. Jay Laudenbach is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology, earning this credential through rigorous written and oral board examinations and maintaining it through annual recertification. Dr. Bhavsar is Board Eligible for the American Board of Periodontology.
- State-of-the-art technology: From cone beam 3D imaging and digital radiography to the Fotona laser system, we use the most advanced diagnostic and treatment tools available.
- A conservative philosophy: We limit surgical recommendations to areas where surgery is truly necessary, always exploring non-surgical options first.
- Welcoming, patient-centered care: We take the time to walk you through every step of your treatment, answer your questions, and help you feel comfortable from your first visit onward.
Every patient who walks through our doors is met with the same level of attentiveness and care, which is why our practice has been built largely on referrals from the patients and colleagues who trust us most.
Start Your Path to Healthier Gums With Laudenbach Periodontics & Dental Implants
Gum disease will not resolve on its own, and the earlier it is treated, the more options are available to you, and the better your long-term outcomes will be. Dr. Jay Laudenbach is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology with over 20 years of trusted experience, and together with Dr. Ishita Bhavsar, our team is equipped to provide patients in the Chestnut Hill area with the highest level of periodontal care.
If you are experiencing symptoms of gum disease or it has been a while since your last periodontal evaluation, we encourage you to act now. Request an appointment with our team and take the first step toward healthier gums.
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1520 Locust Street, Suite 600
Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-985-4337
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