Gum Disease and Gingivits

Gum Disease Treatments

With advanced dental technology and Dr. Haywood, our Southern York Smile Care team provides exceptional gum disease treatment and dental cleanings in Shrewsbury, PA

PERIODONTAL CARE, SHREWSBURY, PA

GUM DISEASE TREATMENT PREVENTION

At Southern York Smile Care, our periodontal therapies can solve your gum disease and return your mouth to complete health

We are proud to say that we offer a totally different dental experience. We keep teeth clean and healthy, and focus on your comfort. Let us give your teeth the attention they deserve. In the early stage of gum disease, we can delay tooth decay and its progress. Proper oral care and maintenance are essential in preventing gum disease from occurring and from worsening. Painful swollen gums and constant gum pain are signs that gum disease or gingivitis is present. Please read about all the services that we provide in periodontal dentistry. We provide care for patients in Shrewsbury, New Freedom, and surrounding York County to make a difference in the longevity of your smile.

SERVING SHREWSBURY, PA

PERIODONTAL SERVICES FOR YORK COUNTY PATIENTS

Learn more about gum disease and the gingivitis treatments we offer at Southern York Smile Care in Shrewsbury, PA

ADVANCED ANTIBIOTIC TECHNOLOGY

Although removing bacteria is the cornerstone of skillful periodontal therapy, advances in antibiotic technology and the method of application have achieved exceptional health in many of our clients. We believe in a thorough, comprehensive approach to your care. By combining the most effective therapies and medication, we will ensure success at staying on top and even ahead of gum disease. We incorporate one or more technologies in our treatments. Arestin or Atridox site-specific antibiotics, periodontal Pill-Periostat, combinations of anti-microbial irrigations, and traditional antibiotics systemically are among the treatments used to clear your body of the pathogenic organisms. Oral DNA testing for dentistry allows us to identify which of the 11 most suspected periodontal pathogens is present. We can accurately treat you this way.

AFTER-TREATMENT COMMITMENT TO WELLNESS

Staying free of dental disease is hard work, and most people will outlive their teeth these days. With our help and your continued diligence, we are committed to a level of total body wellness unique in this country. Ask us about the importance of the oral-systemic connection. We are a committed full-service dental office offering periodontal dentistry (scaling and root planing or root debridement therapy), periodontal maintenance, and routine hygiene care and cleanings*. We have very high standards for health and strive for zero bleeding and zero infection for our patients.

LIFETIME "SUPER SEALANTS" FOR CAVITY PREVENTION

We are possibly only one of a select few offices to offer a lifetime warranty. Cavities can be prevented by completely sealing the chewing surfaces and all pits and fissures of adult and children’s teeth. This inhibits bacterial byproducts and simple sugars from being harbored, therefore, preventing cavities from occurring in the enamel. It’s simple, it’s inexpensive, and it’s painless. Super sealants are a great preventative tool.

ORAL CANCER SCREENING - VIZILITE

Alcohol, infection, HPV virus, and smoking are implicated in the onset of oral cancer. We have implemented the latest advanced screening tool for the early detection of this potentially fatal disease. Early detection is critical. No tool allows us to identify the treatable gum disease stages of oral cancer better than Vizilite. This innovative and inexpensive screening technology is always available during office examinations. We also have non-surgical techniques for identifying cancer, including T-Blue staining and Oral CDX cellular analysis right in the office.

Our Shrewsbury dental team provides exceptional dental care like no other

THE EXCEPTIONAL DENTAL CLEANING

We are an exceptional practice near the Loganville and New Freedom boroughs in York County. Our high standards extend to all of our 60-minute cleaning appointments designed to optimize oral health. One full hour allows us to use our time, skill, and experience to “protect your smile.” Utilizing all the advanced technology we offer, Dr. Haywood can provide you with the opportunity for optimal wellness. We develop your dental goals during the time we spend developing and sticking to your individualized health plan. Don’t believe that quick cleanings at low-quality offices equate to the care we provide. They most definitely are not the same! We look forward to meeting you personally at our Shrewsbury, PA office and building the beautiful, healthy smile you have always wanted. Contact us to arrange your appointment with Dr. Haywood if you are in the York – New Freedom area!

ANTI-CAVITY TREATMENTS

Fluoride treatments and calcium rebuilding agents are recommended for clients of all ages, not just children. Decay rates have been proven to increase with age, and fluoride of all types, professionally administered, will strengthen and rebuild damaged enamel. We also insist on lifetime fluoride therapy following an extensive dental reconstruction or cosmetic work. It makes sense to shift protection into high gear! As we age, we are taking more medications and experiencing changes in our mouths that set the stage for rampant root decay. Xylitol sweetener is used to reduce decay risk in mints and lollipops regularly these days. Fluoride, in any of its many forms, is an essential insurance policy against these ravages. Ask us about the many specific products and treatments available today that can help you prevent cavities and the need for fillings

BITE GUARDS/CONTROLLING TOOTH WEAR

Uncontrolled teeth grinding destroys comfort, health, and appearance as we age. Without treatment, grinding wear could cost patients tens of thousands of dollars. We’re all living longer, so it seems negligent of us not to address these unavoidable changes. Recent studies show that as we live longer, more than half of us will have our teeth deteriorate to the point where it will affect our happiness. All of our styles of guards are comfortable, clear, and specifically custom-made for each client. Protect your investment. Protect your beautiful, natural smile and healthy teeth for a lifetime. We believe our Southern York County patients are worth it!

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PERIODONTAL DISEASE IMPACTS YOUR OVERALL HEALTH

Healthy gums have a positive impact on your overall health and well-being, our gum disease dentist helps you maintain regular cleanings and proper treatment

The health of your gums (periodontal health) has been linked directly to serious health risks such as diabetes and cardiac disease. Evidence accumulated at Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, lists at least 12 illnesses and four cancers linked with periodontal bacteria. Active, aggressive (but gentle) periodontal care will minimize your risk of tooth loss, heart attack, and these other diseases. The list of effects from poor periodontal health continues to grow. Do not be among the 60 percent of Americans who neglect their periodontal needs. One of our periodontist colleagues mentioned that long ago, they reassured their patients that periodontal disease “would not kill them.” However, this reassurance is not true today, and the evidence is overwhelming. When you take steps to protect your smile by visiting Dr. Haywood, you also protect your overall health and well-being. 98% of our periodontal therapy is non-surgical and comfortable. Statistics prove you will live a longer and better quality of life without periodontal disease and the after-effects.

So what is gum disease? Bleeding or receding gums, bad breath, or deep pockets in the gums mean infection. It is as simple as that. Caught early and treated as a severe infection, these gum disease symptoms can be managed and controlled, but it can never be completely cured. Our experienced hygienists take the lead in this treatment by identifying, explaining, treating, and monitoring everything from the small isolated areas of periodontal disease to the most severe and rampant expression of this devastating condition. We use advanced ultrasonic irrigation, chemical disinfectants, antibiotics, and nutritional therapies. Visual mechanical measurements and oral DNA testing also diagnose and treat early gingivitis and periodontal diseases. Complete removal of periodontal bacteria is essential for complete healing. It takes a unique approach to your health to create this result, and we have developed exactly that. We make health and periodontal wellness that very well may save your smile!

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BEFORE & AFTER

Emergency Dental Care, Restorative Dentistry, and Oral Surgery Extractions in Shrewsbury, PA

OTHER EMERGENCY DENTAL SERVICES

Emergency Dental Care

We provide immediate and effective dental emergency services, ensuring you don’t have to wait in pain and risk further damage. Dr. Haywood can fix several different dental emergencies and get your oral health back on track.

Restorative Dentistry

Restorative dentistry is the integration of art and technology that helps our clients achieve both the function and beauty of an amazing smile. Dental crowns, dental bridges, safe root canals, white fillings, and dental bonding are expertly performed at Southern York Smile Care. Dr. Haywood and his gentle team are eager to help you restore your teeth.

Oral Surgery Extractions

Dr. Haywood provides surgical extractions for teeth that cannot be treated any other way. Surgical extractions can be done under intravenous (IV) sedation or local anesthesia, depending on what is best for the patient.

Check out what our patients are saying in Shrewsbury, PA

TESTIMONIALS

Dr. Haywood, DDS, is a fantastic cosmetic dentist so keep that in mind when it comes to your dental budget. He is also a general dentist. I went to him because I was looking for a local dentist. I thought I had four cavities because my molars were hurting especially when eating. After a full exam and X-rays it was determined that I had four fractured molars. I got this probably from grinding my teeth and seizures from my epilepsy. They examined each tooth making notes to make that tooth perfect aesthetically. After that they reviewed in detail their findings. They were very flexible with scheduling, trying to maximize services with a minimum of visits. The staff and Dr. Haywood are true professionals and friendly. I couldn’t recommend a better dentist to go to.

Dr. Haywood and his staff have been excellent with my dental wellbeing. I have been going to him for several years because another dentist informed me that I would need implants. I started with Dr. Haywood because he does the implant procedure from beginning to end right in his office. Dr. Haywood found that I had a very serious bacterial infection in my mouth which other dentists did not treat. This caused my teeth and gums to have problems. He did a bacterial DNA test and treated it the right way. Because of the long-term issue with this, some of my teeth deteriorated and that is the reason I now need implants. He and his staff have been very informative and have provided the necessary information for doing the implants and the proper procedures to have success in replacing several teeth. I have been very pleased with the excellent care and dedication that he and all of his staff have toward his patients. After many years of going to other dentists, I finally found Dr. Haywood and feel like I am on the right track for better dental health. So, if you need traditional routine dentistry or cosmetic dentistry, I highly recommend Dr. Haywood and his staff to do it the right way.

I wasn’t too fond of the dentist. But I started having issues with my teeth. Dr Haywood was very nice. He examined my teeth and gums, took x-rays and concluded that I had periodontal disease. He walked me through the procedure and how long it would take to get my gums and teeth back to being healthy again. Let me tell you I didn’t ever think he’d be able to save my teeth let alone love to smile again. But after about a year and half my teeth and gums look amazing. His staff is one of the best set of people I’ve ever met. Kathleen, Amanda, and the rest of the staff are also amazing. They are very kind and very knowledgeable. They will answer any and all of your questions and make sure that you’re comfortable even during any procedure you’re having. I highly recommend Dr Haywood for all your dental needs.

Get your questions answered about gum disease treatments in Shrewsbury, PA

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the main cause of gingivitis?

Poor oral hygiene causes gingivitis and plaque to form on teeth. The accumulation of plaque causes gums to swell.

Can periodontal disease kill you?

Periodontal disease leads to other health problems like heart disease and diabetes. It increases your chances of having a stroke and other fatal health conditions.

Does laser treatment for gum disease work?

Laser treatments are used to treat moderate and severe gum disease. Our periodontist uses laser therapy to remove tartar, plaque, and bacteria from teeth and gums.

Can you treat gingivitis at home?

Brushing teeth, flossing, and using mouthwash daily helps prevent plaque buildup. Good oral hygiene practices help you maintain healthy teeth and gums.

What is a deep cleaning?

A deep cleaning at the dentist goes beyond regular cleaning. This gentle procedure goes below the gum line to get to hard-to-reach places that a traditional toothbrush misses.

What are some of the early warning signs of periodontal disease?

Red or swollen gums are an early sign of gum disease. Sensitive teeth, tender or bleeding gums, and losing teeth are also signs of worsening gum disease.