Bleeding Gums? Receding Gums? Loose Teeth?

No — scaling and root planing is done under local anesthesia so you don’t feel a thing during the procedure. Some tenderness for a few days is normal and easy to manage with over-the-counter pain relievers. Most patients are surprised by how comfortable the whole process is. Sedation is also available if you’re anxious.

Early-stage gum disease (gingivitis) is fully reversible with professional treatment and better home care. Advanced periodontitis can’t be cured, but it can be successfully managed and stopped from getting worse. The goal is to preserve your teeth long-term — and with the right maintenance plan, most patients do exactly that.

Yes. Island Dental Associates has two periodontists on staff — Dr. Vikas Mittle, who is board certified, and Dr. Marc Christian Kay. They’re not visiting doctors or outside referrals — they’re part of the Island Dental team. You receive specialist-level gum care, periodontal surgery, gum recontouring, bone grafting, sinus lifts, dental implant placement, and implant care without ever leaving our office. Everything stays under one roof — one team that knows your history.

Most dental insurance plans cover periodontal treatment — typically at 80% of the allowed amount. Periodontal maintenance visits are also usually covered at a higher rate than standard cleanings. We verify your benefits before treatment and handle all filing. For any remaining balance, 0% financing is available so cost never stands between you and healthier gums.

Gum recontouring reshapes the gum line to fix a gummy smile or uneven tissue. Our periodontist uses laser or traditional techniques for precise, fast-healing results. It can dramatically improve how your smile looks — often in a single visit at Island Dental. Ask about combining it with veneers for a full transformation.

Laser gum therapy uses concentrated light energy to remove infected tissue while leaving healthy tissue untouched. Less bleeding, less swelling, faster healing than traditional surgery. Most patients have minimal discomfort and sutures are rarely needed. It’s one of the most advanced options available — and it’s available right here, no referral needed.

Periodontal maintenance goes well beyond a regular cleaning. At Island Dental, maintenance visits include deep cleaning of pockets below the gum line, monitoring for disease recurrence, and ongoing implant dental care. We schedule these every 3–4 months so your results last. Our team at both Franklin Square and Levittown will build a schedule that works for your life.

After active treatment, most patients need maintenance every 3 to 4 months. These visits target the pockets below the gum line where disease can return — something a standard cleaning can’t reach. Staying on schedule is the single most effective way to protect your results. Our team at Island Dental in Franklin Square and Levittown will work with you to make it easy.