Periodontics, a key aspect of dentistry, focuses on the well-being of structures around the teeth – your gums and bone. Alpine Dental keeps a keen eye on these structures during routine checkups and cleanings. The benefits of good periodontal health include a reduced risk of tooth loss, primarily caused by untreated gum disease, and maintenance of overall oral health, since gums and bones are just as vital as your teeth.
Inadequate oral hygiene often leads to gum disease due to the accumulation of a bacterial film called plaque. Regular brushing and flossing can help control this issue. Good oral hygiene has benefits such as:
Alpine Dental offers various treatments to restore oral health and halt gum disease progression. These treatments include:
Along with cleanings and exams, we also offer simple tooth restoration services such as fillings, sealants, inlays, and onlays, implants, bridges, and crowns, root canals, oral surgery procedures, custom-made dentures, and emergency care services. We offer services in our two convenient locations in Gaithersburg and Kensington, MD.