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Periodontics

The Pinnacle of
Periodontic Care
in Shady Acres

Your gums do a lot of quiet work and when they’re not healthy, everything else suffers. At Heights Smile Co., we take periodontal health seriously with a focused range of services including fluoride treatments, gum therapy, and deep cleanings, also called scaling and root planing. When caught early and treated thoroughly, most gum concerns are very manageable. We make sure your smile is healthy for life.
Get Your Gums Checked

The Foundation of
Every Great Smile

Fluoride Treatments
Fluoride is one of the most effective and underrated tools in periodontics. The treatment itself takes just a few minutes and is recommended for patients of all ages. If you’re prone to cavities, have sensitive teeth, or simply want to stay ahead of potential issues, a fluoride treatment is one of the easiest and most cost-effective steps you can take for your long-term oral health. Think of it as a small investment with a big payoff.
Gum disease is one of the most common dental conditions in the world, and one of the most preventable. It starts quietly, often with no pain or obvious symptoms, which is exactly why regular monitoring matters. At Heights Smile Co., gum therapy is a targeted approach to treating early to moderate gum disease, designed to stop it in its tracks before it has a chance to progress into something more serious.

When gum disease has progressed beyond what a standard cleaning can address, scaling and root planing is the next step. Think of it as hitting the reset button on your gum health. The goal of scaling and root planing is to stop the progression of gum disease by removing plaque and bacteria beneath the gumline. The area is numbed beforehand, and most patients are surprised by how manageable the experience actually feels.

Let’s Talk About Gums

Gum health raises a lot of questions, especially for patients who’ve never had to think about it before. We’ve answered the most common ones below, but if something’s still on your mind, our team is always happy to talk it through before you come in.

Despite the name, a deep cleaning isn’t just a more thorough version of your regular cleaning. It’s a completely different procedure, also known as scaling and root planing, that goes beneath the gumline to remove plaque and bacteria that standard cleanings can’t reach. If your gum health has progressed to the point where we’re recommending one, it’s because it’s genuinely the right next step, not an upsell.
Short answer: not usually. Some minor bleeding from brushing or flossing too aggressively is possible, but consistent bleeding is usually your gums telling you something is off. It’s one of the earliest signs of gingivitis, and the sooner it’s caught, the easier it is to address. If it’s been happening for a while, it’s worth visiting our Heights office for a gum checkup.
Less than you’d think. The area is fully numbed with local anesthesia before we begin, so you won’t feel the procedure itself. If anxiety is part of the picture, nitrous oxide and oral sedation are both available to help you relax. Most Heights Smile Co. patients are genuinely surprised by how manageable the whole thing feels.

The damage caused by periodontitis can’t be undone, but it can absolutely be stopped. With the right treatment and consistent follow-up care, we can halt its progression, protect what’s there, and keep your gum health stable for the long term. Catching it early makes all the difference, which is exactly why we monitor gum health at every visit.

The Heights Smile Co. Difference

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Informed Patients,
Zero Surprises

Dentistry shouldn’t feel like a guessing game. We take the time to walk you through everything: what we’re seeing, what we recommend, and what it costs so you leave knowing exactly where you stand.
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A Team You'll Actually
Look Forward To Seeing

With over 40 combined years of experience, our team brings a level of warmth and thoroughness that’s anything but typical. We take our time, invite questions, and make sure every patient leaves feeling comfortable, supported, and genuinely cared for.

Unhurried Care,
Every Single Visit

We built this practice around one simple idea: that every patient deserves time. Time to be heard, time to ask questions, and time to receive care that’s thorough and intentional.
Conversation Icon

Informed Patients,
Zero Surprises

Dentistry shouldn’t feel like a guessing game. We take the time to walk you through everything: what we’re seeing, what we recommend, and what it costs so you leave knowing exactly where you stand.
Team Icon

A Team You'll Actually
Look Forward To Seeing

With over 40 combined years of experience, our team brings a level of warmth and thoroughness that’s anything but typical. We take our time, invite questions, and make sure every patient leaves feeling comfortable, supported, and genuinely cared for.

Unhurried Care,
Every Single Visit

We built this practice around one simple idea: that every patient deserves time. Time to be heard, time to ask questions, and time to receive care that’s thorough and intentional.

Don’t Sleep on
Your Gum Health

Gum health is the kind of thing that’s easy to ignore until it becomes impossible. At Heights Smile Co., we’d rather catch things early, treat them conservatively, and make sure you never reach that point. If it’s been a while since someone took a close look at your gums, now is the best time. We’re here and we’re ready.
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