Bleeding, swollen or receding gums are early signs of gum disease, the leading cause of tooth loss in adults. Dr. Vishala Patel treats it with deep cleanings and ongoing periodontal care to stop the infection, heal your gums and keep your teeth.
Gum disease starts when plaque and tartar build up along and under the gum line. Early gum disease, called gingivitis, causes red, puffy gums that bleed easily, and it can be reversed. Left untreated, it becomes periodontitis, which destroys the bone that holds your teeth in place.
Gum disease is also linked to heart disease, diabetes and pregnancy complications, so treating it protects more than your smile.
See us if you notice:
We measure the pockets around each tooth and review X-rays to see exactly how healthy your gums and bone are, then recommend the right care.
A thorough cleaning and better home care can reverse early gum inflammation.
A deep cleaning below the gum line removes tartar and smooths roots so gums can reattach.
Cleanings every three to four months keep gum disease under control long term.
Teeth already lost to gum disease? Dental implants and bone grafts can restore your smile once your gums are healthy.
Gum disease is often painless, so it is easy to ignore. Dr. Patel shows you your gum measurements and X-rays so you can see what is happening and why treatment matters.
Her advanced training in the Academy of General Dentistry and with the American Academy of Implant Dentistry means she understands how gum and bone health affect everything from fillings to implants.
Patients from Frisco, Prosper and Celina choose us for gentle deep cleanings and a membership plan that makes ongoing gum care affordable.
We measure gum pockets, check for bleeding and take X-rays.
Dr. Patel explains your stage of gum disease, treatment and cost.
Scaling and root planing, often one half of the mouth per visit, with numbing.
We re-measure your gums to confirm they are healing.
Periodontal maintenance cleanings keep your gums healthy.
Many PPO plans cover part of deep cleanings and periodontal maintenance, and we verify your benefits before treatment. Without insurance, our Perio Care membership covers your ongoing gum care for one yearly fee of $699.
Periodontal maintenance cleanings plus 2 exams each year.
Bitewing X-rays, a panorex or full series every 3 to 5 years, and a yearly CBCT + 3D scan.
Members save 25% on all other treatment, plus fluoride and oral cancer screenings.
Deep cleanings are done with the area numbed, so most patients feel pressure but little discomfort. Gums may be tender for a day or two afterward.
If you have dental anxiety, ask about our comfort options, including sedation.
Early gum disease (gingivitis) can be reversed. Advanced gum disease (periodontitis) can be controlled with treatment and regular maintenance, but bone that is lost does not grow back on its own.
It is a deep cleaning below the gum line. Scaling removes tartar and bacteria from the tooth roots, and root planing smooths the roots so your gums can heal and reattach.
The area is numbed first, so most patients feel pressure but little pain. Your gums may be a little tender for a day or two.
Bacteria that cause gum disease return within about three months. More frequent periodontal maintenance cleanings keep the infection from coming back.
Many PPO plans cover part of scaling and root planing and periodontal maintenance. Our Perio Care membership is available if you do not have insurance.
Yes. Our office at 1521 N. Custer Road sits where McKinney, Frisco and Prosper meet, just off US-380, about 10 minutes from most of Prosper and an easy drive from Celina.
Gum disease treatment for patients in McKinney, Frisco, Prosper and Celina, TX.
Our McKinney dental office
1521 N. Custer Road
Suite 2900 · McKinney, TX 75071
(214) 945-1993| Monday – Tuesday | 11 AM – 7 PM |
| Wednesday | By appointment |
| Thursday | 11 AM – 7 PM |
| Friday – Saturday | 9 AM – 3 PM |
| Sunday | By appointment |
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New patient visits within 7 days · Most PPO insurance accepted · Evening & Saturday hours
