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How is Periodontal Disease Treated?
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Periodontal disease is an oral health condition that can range from inflammation in your gums to something more serious like major damage to the soft tissue and bone that supports your teeth. When it comes to treating periodontal disease, your treatment will depend on the severity of the infection. Dr. Claudio Urquiaga will evaluate the extent of the damage and will determine the right treatment for you. Usually, treatment for periodontal disease involves deep cleaning, medication, or a combination of the two.



With over 20 years of clinical experience, Dr. Claudio Urquiaga focuses on family and cosmetic dentistry at Chantilly Smiles. Dr. Urquiaga uses a gentle touch and takes every precaution to make his patients as comfortable as possible. Call Dr. Urquiaga at 703-378-5010 or visit online to schedule an appointment today. http://ow.ly/cO8G30kUxKz

How is Periodontal Disease Treated?
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Periodontal disease is an oral health condition that can range from inflammation in your gums to something more serious like major damage to the soft tissue and bone that supports your teeth. When it comes to treating periodontal disease, your treatment will depend on the severity of the infection. Dr. Claudio Urquiaga will evaluate the extent of the damage and will determine the right treatment for you. Usually, treatment for periodontal disease involves deep cleaning, medication, or a combination of the two.



With over 20 years of clinical experience, Dr. Claudio Urquiaga focuses on family and cosmetic dentistry at Chantilly Smiles. Dr. Urquiaga uses a gentle touch and takes every precaution to make his patients as comfortable as possible. Call Dr. Urquiaga at 703-378-5010 or visit online to schedule an appointment today. http://ow.ly/cO8G30kUxKz

10 Instant Teeth Whitening Mistakes to Avoid
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On way to gain a brighter smile is to use over-the-counter teeth whitening strips. Although these strips tend to be easy to use, it's also easy to make mistakes. A few mistakes you'll want to avoid are whitening your teeth while they're dirty, whitening unhealthy teeth, and leaving the product on for too long.

10 Instant Teeth Whitening Mistakes to Avoid
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On way to gain a brighter smile is to use over-the-counter teeth whitening strips. Although these strips tend to be easy to use, it's also easy to make mistakes. A few mistakes you'll want to avoid are whitening your teeth while they're dirty, whitening unhealthy teeth, and leaving the product on for too long.

What are the Different Types of Tooth Extraction?
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Reasons for tooth extraction can range anywhere from something minor - like getting rid of extra teeth - to something more serious - like severe tooth damage. There are two different types of extraction methods, simple and surgical. Simple extractions are performed on visible teeth, while surgical extractions are performed on teeth that are hard to see or have yet to erupt from your gums.

Dental Implant Surgery Aftercare
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After your dentist performs dental implant surgery, there are some steps you'll need to take to aid in your recovery. As you recover, you'll want to avoid disturbing the area. This means avoid doing things like rinsing, spitting, or touching the area. During this time, you may experience symptoms like bleeding, swelling, and pain.

How to Relieve Pain from a Cracked or Broken Tooth
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When your tooth is broken or becomes cracked, the damage exposes the inner pulp to the outside environment. Your exposed tooth pulp is the main cause of the pain you may feel. The best thing you can do to relieve the pain is to visit your dentist to have your tooth fixed. If you can't get to a dentist, then you'll want to avoid hot or cold food and drinks and avoid anything sugary.

Stages of Gum Disease
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Gum disease, known as periodontal disease, can range in severity and has three different stages. These three stages include gingivitis, periodontitis, and advanced periodontitis. In the earliest stage of this disease, you may notice inflammation in your gums caused by plaque build up.

How to Be a Better Patient
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Going to your first doctor appointment can be scary; especially if it's been a while and you're not expecting good news. But, no news is just as bad as bad news. Being prepared for your doctor's visit is one step to being a better patient. Read this article on how you can achieve that!