Take care of your gums to ensure a lifetime of healthy smiles! Our experienced dentists offer periodontal services and gum disease treatment to keep your smiling for years to come.
We all know to take care of our teeth, but do you know that your gums are just as important? Smiles Dental Center is your top choice for quality dental care and periodontal services in Lawrence and the surrounding communities. We offer surgical and non-surgical gum disease treatment to maintain your healthy gums and lasting smile!
Gum disease, commonly known as gingivitis, is a bacterial infection caused by poor brushing and flossing habits. Without adequate oral hygiene, plaque can build-up on the surfaces of your teeth. Plaque is a thick, sticky film of bacteria that can harden into tartar, causing your gums to become red, puffy, or inflamed.
Gum disease can also be caused by smoking and chewing tobacco, low vitamin C, hormonal changes, and certain prescription medications, such as medications that affect your saliva flow and cause dry mouth.
In its early stage, gingivitis, gum disease can be easily treated and reversed. However, if left untreated, even mild gum disease can develop into a severe condition. Advanced gum disease, known as periodontitis, attacks your teeth and the tooth-supporting structures of your mouth, including your jawbones. Periodontitis is the leading cause of tooth loss in adults and should be taken very seriously.
Here are signs and symptoms of periodontitis you should be aware of:
Are you concerned about your gum health? Have you noticed a change in the color of your gums, or perhaps you’ve noticed your gums bleed when you brush or floss? Here are the common signs and symptoms of gum disease:
Smiles Dental Center offers a comprehensive range of periodontal services and gum disease treatments to give you a healthy smile. Depending on your unique treatment needs, we offer both surgical and non-surgical treatments, including minimally invasive laser procedures that can treat your gum disease without the need for traditional instruments. Here are the services we offer to get your oral health back on track:
Here are signs and symptoms of periodontitis you should be aware of:
Smiles Dental Center is your home for pediatric dental care in Lawrence! Our fun-loving team welcomes kids and teens to our comfortable, family-friendly practice.
Learn MoreOur knowledgeable doctors offer a full range of oral surgery procedures to meet your dental needs! We perform implant dentistry services, extractions, and more.
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Yes, we do! Smiles Dental Center welcomes new and returning patients on a walk-in basis. We will do everything we can to see you as promptly as scheduling permits. If you experience a dental emergency or injury, be sure to call us right away. Emergency appointments are available now!
Yes, we do! Our team strives to provide affordable, accessible dental care with our worry-free insurance and billing policies. We accept most major dental insurance plans, including MassHealth, Delta Dental, BlueCross BlueShield, Altus, United Healthcare, and Cigna. For more information, please ask a friendly member of our front desk staff! We are here to help you make the most of your insurance benefits and assist you in any way we can.
Since 2003, Smiles Dental Center has provided gentle, expert dentistry to our friends and neighbors of the Lawrence community. Dr. James Katib and his associates will make you and your whole family comfortable visiting the dentist! We are a caring, family-friendly dental practice. Our team speaks English and Spanish to serve the diverse needs of our community.
I had a great experience here! The staff are very kind and friendly. The Dentist himself is wonderful. He genuinely cares about how his patients feel and look after having any work done. I recommend Smiles Dental to everyone looking for a dentist.
Michelle N.
There’s nothing I dread more than the dentist but Dr. Katib makes the experience stress and pain free! The office is great too.
Friday’s after doing all the testing both at Smile Dental and at his office (Summer Dental Office) in Haverhill. He informed me that he could do it but it would not last because of bone loss and referred me to another specialist. This is what I call a true doctor.
I had a great experience here! The staff are very kind and friendly. The Dentist himself is wonderful. He genuinely cares about how his patients feel and look after having any work done. I recommend Smiles Dental to everyone looking for a dentist.
Michelle N.
There’s nothing I dread more than the dentist but Dr. Katib makes the experience stress and pain free! The office is great too.
Friday’s after doing all the testing both at Smile Dental and at his office (Summer Dental Office) in Haverhill. He informed me that he could do it but it would not last because of bone loss and referred me to another specialist. This is what I call a true doctor.
