^{Periodontal Care in Seattle}

Your gums, looked after under one roof.

Diagnosis, treatment, and long-term upkeep for gum disease at a single Belltown office, with your price in writing before anything begins.

Schedule a Gum Evaluation Call (206) 225-2882

PPO insurance accepted
Written price before treatment
Taking new patients

No bouncing between offices

Your evaluation, treatment, and follow-up cleanings all happen in the same place as your regular checkups.

Numbers before decisions

We run your PPO benefits and hand you the full cost on paper first, so you’re choosing with real figures.

Care sized to the problem

Mild gum disease may need one deep cleaning and better habits at home. Advanced disease gets a more involved plan. If a specialist would serve you better, we’ll tell you directly.

Gum treatments at our Seattle office

Periodontal care is about two things: the gums themselves and the bone that anchors your teeth. At BluePeak we handle it in-house instead of sending you across town to a specialist, and a general dentist treats the large majority of gum problems, from early inflammation to established periodontitis. Our services:

Prefer the phone?

Gum exam

Pocket measurements around every tooth, X-rays, and a check for bone loss tell us exactly where your gums stand and what should happen next.

Scaling and root planing

Our primary nonsurgical treatment: a deep cleaning beneath the gum that clears out bacteria and tartar so tissue can heal. See how scaling and root planing works, step by step.

Periodontal maintenance

Once active treatment is done, periodontal maintenance cleanings every few months, with pocket checks each time, protect the progress.

Gum grafting

Where gums have pulled back and left a root exposed, gum grafting covers it with new tissue, easing sensitivity and shielding the root.

Schedule a Gum Evaluation (206) 225-2882

Signs your gums need attention

Many patients first hear about it at a routine visit, because early gum disease rarely hurts. Bleeding when you brush or floss, bad breath that won’t quit, and gums creeping away from the teeth are the usual early signs of gum disease. Whether you’re in the reversible stage or past it changes the treatment a lot; our gingivitis vs. periodontitis guide explains the difference. For stages, options, and what happens if it’s ignored, read our gum disease treatment overview.

Sound familiar? An evaluation turns suspicion into a clear answer and a written plan.

Symptoms Stages Treatment guide

After treatment: keeping gums stable

Treated gums run on a shorter cycle. Rather than twice-yearly cleanings, most patients come in every three to four months for periodontal maintenance, which cleans below the gum and re-measures every pocket so any slide is caught early. Nothing does more to keep gum disease from coming back.

PPO plans generally pay part of it. Our gum disease treatment cost page breaks down pricing by stage, and our insurance and financing options explain ways to spread payments. When your gums have been stable for a while, some patients move back to regular exams and cleanings; we’ll tell you when.

Quick facts

Maintenance interval Every 3–4 months
Self-pay, per visit $305 / visit

What can be done about receding gums?

Receded gum won’t creep back up by itself, but it can be rebuilt. Exposed root usually announces itself as cold sensitivity. Our receding gums guide explains the causes and when to act. For recession deep enough to need coverage, we do gum grafting here in our office; milder cases are usually just measured at checkups.

How to get started

Evaluation

Pockets measured, X-rays taken, bone levels checked: a precise read on your gum health.

Written plan

A recommendation matched to your stage, with insurance confirmed and the total cost on paper.

Treat, then maintain

Active treatment first, then a maintenance schedule to hold the results, all at the office where you get your checkups.

^FAQ

Gum care FAQs

Can a general dentist treat gum disease, or do I need a periodontist?

A general dentist treats most gum disease. At BluePeak that includes deep cleanings, maintenance, and gum grafting. A few complex cases do better with a specialist, and if yours is one, we’ll refer you and coordinate.

How does periodontal maintenance differ from a regular cleaning?

A regular cleaning polishes healthy teeth at and just under the gum. Periodontal maintenance cleans deeper, into the pockets gum disease created, re-measures them each visit, and happens about every three to four months.

Is a deep cleaning painful?

We numb the area first, so most patients are comfortable during it. The gums may be tender for a few days and settle as they heal.

What does gum treatment cost?

It depends on the stage. A maintenance visit is about $305 locally, and active treatment varies with how many areas need care. PPO plans usually cover part, and you’ll get the full written cost before starting.

Do receded gums grow back?

Not by themselves, but a gum graft can cover exposed roots again. Mild recession is usually monitored at checkups.

How often are maintenance visits?

Usually every three to four months after treatment. The interval depends on how your gums respond and may lengthen as things stay stable.