From routine cleanings to wisdom teeth extractions and TMJ/TMD disorder treatment, our skilled team is dedicated to providing personalized dental care.
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Periodontal Care

A deep cleaning, also known as scaling and root planing, differs significantly from your typical six-month cleaning visit. During your routine six-month recall visit, a hygienist removes plaque, stains, and calculus from areas on your teeth above the gums. However, plaque and calculus can sometimes accumulate below the gum line in “pockets” that form around each tooth, which cannot be removed with regular brushing and flossing.

These deeper plaque deposits require a special cleaning visit to eliminate the infection from the gums and bone. Periodontal maintenance is particularly beneficial for patients with mild to moderate gum disease. Gum disease is a prevalent dental disorder that causes the gums to separate from the teeth, forming small pockets where bacteria can thrive. To prevent the disease from worsening due to this bacterial buildup, more frequent and thorough dental cleanings are necessary.

While gum disease cannot be reversed, it can be effectively managed with deeper dental cleanings. These cleanings involve removing bacteria and plaque buildup both above and below the gum line. This helps prevent further infection, which could otherwise lead to tooth and bone loss.

At Lynn Haven Dental Specialists, we are committed to providing comprehensive periodontal care to control gum disease and maintain your oral health. If you have concerns about gum disease, schedule a deep cleaning with us to help manage and improve your gum health.

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Reasons for Periodontal Treatment

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Disease prevention: Scaling and root planing remove bacteria and halts periodontal disease from progressing, thus preventing the bacteria from traveling to other parts of the body.
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Tooth Protection: Periodontal disease is the number one cause of tooth loss in the developed world.
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Aesthetic effects:  Scaling and root planing help remove tartar and plaque from the teeth and below the gumline.  
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Better breath: Food particles and bacteria can cause a persistent bad odor in the oral cavity which is alleviated with cleaning procedures such as scaling and root planing.

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What Our Patients Say

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"Today I had the best cleaning I’ve had in years. Very professional, clean, safe, and friendly office. Thanks"

Pat
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"The lady who cleaned my teeth was phenomenal!! Best experience I’ve ever had at the dentist. I just moved here and I will be staying with them forever. I feel so comfortable here, thank you to your whole team Dr. Hargraves!"

Madison
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"I can’t say enough good things about this dentist and his team. We recently moved to the area so we needed to find a new dentist. So glad we found Dr Hargraves! First of all, the hygienists that my husband and I had were both very friendly and very thorough which we really appreciated. Dr Hargraves is very easy to talk to and addresses any concerns that you have. "

Hannah
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"My experience was amazing. I have honestly never been so comfortable going into a dental office, and everyone there is so welcoming and so nice! Even the wait was great, 10/10 the cutest dentist I’ve ever been to. Will definitely be going back!!"

Samantha
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"Dr Eberle. Britney and the rest of the staff made me feel comfortable. They are truly a well-run group of professionals. I will recommend them to anyone that ever needs to have a dental procedure done."

Doug
Oral Surgery & Dental Implants Patient
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"My husband and I have had dental implants placed by Dr. Eberle. We cannot say enough about Dr. Eberle and his entire staff. To start with, they are punctual, you are not kept waiting for an appointment. They are very pleasant and return your phone calls. Dr. Eberle is extremely competent, easy to talk to, and painless. Need I say more?"

Mary
Dental Implants Patient
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Feb 2023
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"Meeting up with Dr. Nathan Eberle has been an amazing experience on this journey of getting my smile back. He has helped me in so many ways. The team has done a great job, very professional and on point with the work they do. Thank you, Dr Eberle, for the great work. My implants feel amazing.."

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