Periodontics and Dental Implants
Alexandria VA & Waldorf MD
Periodontics
Periodontal maintenance is important because healthy gums are essential to a beautiful smile. Unhealthy gums can recede or become red and swollen. As gum disease progresses, the facial bones are destroyed causing teeth to loosen or fall out.
Dental Implants
Dental implants are designed to provide a foundation for replacement teeth that look, feel, and function like natural teeth. The person who has lost teeth regains the ability to eat virtually anything and can smile with confidence, knowing that teeth appear natural. In addition, implants can help preserve facial structure, preventing the bone deterioration that occurs when teeth are missing.
Periodontist, Karl A. Smith DDS, MS
Dr. Karl Smith specializes in periodontics and implantology. As a periodontist, Dr. Smith specializes in treatment of gum disease, laser periodontal therapy, the maintenance of periodontal health, cosmetic smile enhancement procedures, and dental implants to replace teeth that are missing. Check our Dental Information Center for answers to dental questions.
