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Periodontal Therapy for Virginia Beach and Beyond

July 23, 2013

Periodontal therapy is treatment for periodontal disease, aka gum disease. How serious is gum disease? According to some estimates, a majority of the adult population has some form of it. What’s more, though gum disease starts out mild, if left untreated it can lead to serious oral health problems. In fact, gum disease is the number one cause of adult tooth loss. All of which means that periodontal therapy is important for anyone with even mild symptoms.

How can you know if you have gum disease? Consider these symptoms:

  • Gums that are red, swollen, or tender
  • Gums that bleed after you brush or floss
  • Persistent bad breath
  • Deep pockets between your teeth and gums
  • Loose teeth
Are you experiencing one or more of these symptoms? Contact Smile by Design in Virginia Beach for an appointment with Dr. Santos or Dr. Folck. During your appointment, we can talk to you about our approach to periodontal therapy, which involves scaling and root planing. Even though gum disease isn’t fully curable, the symptoms can be treated and its progress can be halted. 
Scaling and root planing is a deep cleaning method that lets us remove bacteria and plaque from deep below the gumline. Following your advanced care, regular brushing and flossing, plus twice yearly dental appointment, are important for helping your smile stay healthy.

Call us to set up an appointment. We can put together a periodontal therapy plan designed around your specific needs so that you can return to good oral health and find relief from your symptoms. Dr. Santos and Dr. Folck provide effective periodontal therapy to patients from Virginia Beach, Fort Story, and Northeast Virginia Beach.

The Benefit of Family and Children’s Dentistry

July 9, 2013

Even though regular dental care is important for adults and children, you don’t want to have one doctor for yourself and another doctor for your little one. What you want instead is a place that can help your whole family—where you might even be able to schedule back-to-back appointments, for convenience.

That’s what you’ll find at Smile by Design in Virginia Beach. With the family and children’s dentistry we offer, we’re helping patients of all ages have healthy smiles.

Visit Us Twice a Year for Better Oral Health

Every patient should see a dentist at least twice a year. Why? So Dr. Santos and Dr. Folck can look for changes in you or your child’s oral health. Catching things like gum disease and tooth decay early are important for providing care.

During a family or children’s dentistry appointment at our Virginia Beach office, we’ll thoroughly examine your smile for signs of the most common oral health issues. Then, we’ll complete a dental cleaning to get your teeth cleaner than is even possible with the best brushing and flossing routine. For children, we can also add a fluorite treatment to the appointment. Fluoride strengthens teeth against decay, which is something that all smiles—but especially young smiles—need help with. If Dr. Santos or Dr. Folck finds anything during your appointment, we can put together a treatment plan to help you or your little one reclaim optimal oral health.

Has it been more than six months since your last appointment? Call Smile by Design today for an appointment with Dr. Santos or Dr. Folck. We’re proud to serve patients from Virginia Beach, Fort Story, and Northeast Virginia Beach.

Welcome to the Blog for Smile by Design

July 1, 2013

Thank you for visiting the official blog for Smile by Design. Here, you’ll find informative posts on the services offered by Dr. Stephanie Santos and Dr. Vinita Folck, plus tips on how you can help your family enjoy better oral health in between visits. At Smile by Design in Virginia Beach, we believe that educating our patients will help them enjoy better oral health throughout life.

Effective Services for Virginia Beach and Beyond

To help patients enjoy good oral and overall health, Dr. Santos and Dr. Folck offer a wide range of general, cosmetic, and restorative services. Some of our most popular services include:

Personalized Care for Adults and Children

When you come to see our Virginia Beach dental team, we’ll complete a thorough oral exam to diagnose your situation and understand your needs. Every treatment plan we put forward is based on the patient’s individual needs. If you have any questions about what we recommend, we’ll be happy to address any concerns you might have.

Do you want to know more about the services we offer or how our Virginia Beach dental office can help? Call our office today for an appointment. We serve patients from Fort Story, Northeast Virginia Beach, and all surrounding areas.