When visiting Washington Periodontics, you can always expect to receive the highest level of care and compassion in a patient-focused environment. Our periodontist in Burke, VA, will help widen your understanding of your dental needs and empower you to make better-informed decisions regarding your oral health.
Whether or not your tooth is impacted or visible will determine what kind of extraction you need. Whether you need a simple or surgery extraction, the tooth will be taken out of your mouth completely in both cases.
If the tooth is not showing, it hasn't broken through the gum line all the way yet. When this happens, the gum needs to be cut away so the tooth can be seen and taken out.
A simple tooth extraction will be done while the area around the tooth is numbed with local anesthetic. This makes sure that you won't feel any pain when the tooth is taken out. Instead, you'll just feel pressure. During a medical extraction, you will also be given anesthesia, which will keep you from feeling any pain.
The longer you wait to see a periodontist, the less teeth he or she will be able to save. After your tooth is removed and your gums are healthy again, you can keep the infection away by taking better care of your teeth.
The American Dental Association says you should brush your teeth at least twice a day, but it's best to do it after every meal. You should also floss once a day at least. A mouthrinse that kills germs will kill any bacteria that your toothbrush left behind. Besides taking care of your smile at home, you should see your dentist at least twice a year for a cleaning and checkup. Your periodontist may want to see you more often to check on the health of your gums.
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Reasons to get an tooth removed:
Impacted Tooth
Infected Tooth
Too Many Teeth
Malformed Teeth
Fractured Teeth
To Prepare for Braces
For Appearance
Sometimes, teeth don't come in the way they should. When a tooth gets stuck in the gum tissue and doesn't come out right, it can affect the way the teeth next to it come out, leave a space that needs to be filled, and even damage the roots of the teeth next to it.
When possible, the natural tooth should be used to fill the empty spot. An uncovering process lets us figure out where the impacted tooth is, remove the things that stopped it from coming out on its own, help the tooth come out, and fix its position.
Board-Certified Periodontist & Dental Implant Specialist
Dr. Karapetian is Board Certified as a Periodontist by the American Board of Periodontology and Dental Implant Surgery. She has spent countless hours in post-graduate education on dental implants, periodontics, cosmetic dentistry and reconstructive dentistry. She has participated in several research projects and has lectured at several meetings including the NE Implant Society meetings.
Dr. Karapetian completed her periodontal residency New York University and received a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree and certificate in Periodontics.
Dr. Karapetian attended the James Madison University and received a BS in Biology with a concentration in Immunology and Microbiology.
For your dental implant procedure:
Dental implant survival and success rates in dental surgery practices are higher than the same procedures performed by general dentists.
Dr. Karapetian is an expert in periodontal surgery and has won awards for her work. The doctor is an expert in a wide range of Periodontal treatments, which cover the tissues that surround and support your teeth and tooth implants. When you see Dr. Karapetian, you can be sure that her advanced training and expertise will ensure you have less pain, faster recovery time and a more beautiful smile.
Dental implants are surgically placed, requiring special education, training, and experience to ensure the best results.
Periodontists are, in fact, dental implant experts who perform multiple implant surgeries every day and have placed thousands of implants.
Periodontist receive an additional 3 years of specialized training and education in periodontics and implantology, beyond the standard four years of dental school.
Periodontists are experts at diagnosing and treating diseases of the gum, bone and other tissues surrounding your teeth – helping ensure your overall oral health.
At Washington Periodontics, we believe in going the extra mile to make every patient feel comfortable. Our experienced and trusted doctor and our friendly dental team will alleviate your dental anxiety by promoting a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere while still delivering top-notch dental work.
We will outline your treatment options and answer any questions so that you can make every dental decision with confidence.
At Washington Periodontics, we regularly invest in our dental practice to provide patients with the most up-to-date technology. From fast and non-invasive digital scanning to highly durable dental materials, expect only the best from our services.
If you have dental insurance, our customer service team will provide the paperwork and documentation necessary to maximize all benefits of your policy. We also offer convenient financing options for all out-of-pocket costs associated with your dental care, including low or zero-interest payment plans. Our team will cover every route and work with you to create a payment plan that fits your needs.
Implants remain the leading solution for simulating the look, feel, and function of natural teeth. As a provider of affordable dental implants in the northern Virginia area, we do more than replace or fix your teeth. The implants also help strengthen and preserve your jaw bone structure to prevent hastened facial aging.
You would be surprised just how much a new smile can change your life for the better – personally, socially and professionally.
9004 Crownwood Ct., Suite A Burke, Virginia 22015
