Struggling with bleeding gums, persistent bad breath, or gum recession? These symptoms signal gum disease, a progressive condition that threatens not just your smile but your overall health. At Newport Beach Dental Center, we offer comprehensive periodontal treatments designed to halt gum disease progression, restore oral health, and prevent tooth loss using both traditional and advanced techniques, including minimally invasive procedures.
Dr. Laura Sharbash, DDS, FAGD, D.ABDSM, brings years of experience in treating periodontal conditions with a holistic, minimally invasive approach. Our experienced dentist in Newport Beach understands the connection between gum health and your overall well-being, offering personalized treatment plans that address both the symptoms and underlying causes of periodontal disease in our comfortable Newport Beach office.
Periodontal disease, commonly known as gum disease, begins with bacterial growth in your mouth that can progress to serious damage to the soft tissue and supportive bone structure. The earliest stage, gingivitis, presents as inflammation with symptoms including bleeding during brushing, swollen gums, and persistent bad breath. Without treatment, it advances to periodontitis, causing gum recession, pocket formation between teeth and gums, and eventually tooth loosening or loss.
The consequences extend beyond your mouth; research links untreated gum disease to systemic health conditions, including heart disease and diabetes. Early detection and professional intervention are crucial for preventing these complications and preserving your natural teeth.
Recognizing periodontal disease early provides the best opportunity for successful treatment. Watch for warning signs, such as bleeding gums when brushing or flossing, persistent bad breath despite good oral hygiene, swollen or tender gums, receding gum lines exposing tooth roots, and increasing tooth sensitivity. More advanced symptoms include shifting or loose teeth, changes in how your teeth fit together when biting, and pus between teeth and gums.
Dr. Sharbash’s comprehensive examination can detect gum disease even before symptoms become apparent, allowing for earlier, more conservative treatment approaches that preserve more of your natural tooth structure.
Newport Beach Dental Center offers a full spectrum of gum disease treatments tailored to your specific condition severity, health history, and personal preferences.
For early to moderate gum disease, non-surgical approaches can effectively restore gum health. Professional deep cleaning, including scaling and root planing, removes bacteria and calculus from below the gumline and smooths root surfaces to prevent future bacterial attachment. We complement these procedures with targeted antibacterial rinses to control infection and reduce inflammation.
Our periodontal maintenance program offers ongoing care, including specialized cleanings at intervals tailored to your unique needs, to effectively manage gum disease and prevent its recurrence.
When necessary, we provide surgical interventions including gum grafting to address recession, bone regeneration therapy to rebuild lost supporting structures, and periodontal plastic surgery techniques to restore both function and aesthetics to your smile.
For patients with extensive periodontal damage or tooth loss, we offer comprehensive solutions, including dental implants specifically designed for post-gum disease reconstruction. Our crown lengthening and dental crown extension procedures address both functional and aesthetic concerns resulting from advanced periodontal conditions.
Dr. Sharbash’s approach always prioritizes the preservation of natural tooth structure while addressing the full scope of periodontal health, utilizing biomimetic techniques that work in harmony with your body’s natural healing processes.
The relationship between gum disease and systemic health conditions makes periodontal treatment a crucial component of your overall healthcare. We work collaboratively with patients managing diabetes, cardiovascular conditions, and other health concerns that share bidirectional relationships with periodontal disease.
Our treatment protocols address not just the symptoms of gum disease but also contributing factors like smoking, which significantly increases periodontal disease risk. Through patient education on proper brushing techniques, effective daily flossing routines, and appropriate lifestyle modifications, we help you maintain long-term periodontal health.
Don’t wait until gum disease threatens your smile and health. Newport Beach Dental Center offers the expertise, compassionate care, and advanced technology needed to effectively treat periodontal disease at any stage.
Dr. Laura Sharbash brings years of experience and distinguished credentials to provide exceptional periodontal care in a comfortable, patient-focused environment. Contact us today at (949) 760-9212 or fill out our contact form to schedule your comprehensive periodontal evaluation and take the first step toward restoring your gum health.
1441 Avocado Ave, Ste 606 Newport Beach, CA 92660
