Frederick Dental Office

Dental Office in Frederick

Periodontal disease refers to the inflammation of the gums that is caused when plaque builds up, usually due to poor oral hygiene. Nearly half of all adults have some degree of gum disease, and when left untreated, this condition can lead to tooth loss. The best way to prevent against the effects of gum disease is by brushing, flossing and making regular visits to your Frederick dental office. At Skvorak Dental Excellence, we recommend coming in twice a year as a preventive measure against gum disease.

Frederick Dental Office

By visiting your Frederick dental office for routine checkups and teeth cleanings, your dentist can help combat plaque bacteria and catch oral health conditions early on, when they are easiest to treat.  During a teeth cleaning, your dentist removes plaque and tartar that have built up on your teeth in spots that are difficult for your toothbrush to reach. Keeping your mouth free of plaque helps to prevent the onset of gum disease. Your dentist will use diagnostic films and a visual inspection of your teeth to identify gum disease in its earliest stages. The initial stage of gum disease is referred to as gingivitis, which can be treated by improving oral hygiene and seeing your dentist for periodontal cleanings. Procedures such as scaling, to remove plaque from below the gum line, and root planing, to smooth the roots of teeth in order to prevent plaque from accumulating, are relatively simple methods that can help reverse gingivitis. If left untreated, gingivitis can progress to more advanced stages of periodontal disease, which require more aggressive treatment, such as medications, surgeries and grafting.

At Skvorak Dental Excellence, your Frederick dental office, our goal is to keep your teeth and gums healthy throughout your life. By maintaining your good oral hygiene routine of brushing and flossing at home and visiting your dentist regularly, you are taking the most important steps to prevent against gum disease. To learn more about the comprehensive menu of our dental services, please call us today.


Frederick, MD 21702
(301) 703-9044