Welcome to your first step toward bettering your periodontal and overall health. Healthy gums, healthy body!
There are a variety of ways periodontists can treat gum disease. Following dental school, periodontists receive up to three additional years of specialized training in both surgical and non-surgical periodontal procedures to treat gum disease. Periodontists are also experts in replacing missing teeth with dental implants.
The Best Periodontal Treatments Franklin County VA - Eschenbach Family Dentistry
Pyorrhea Treatment
The good news is that at every stage, gum disease is treatable. Even in severe cases, it could be possible to save your teeth and get you feeling like smiling again. You can forget any feelings of fear or shame.
Periodontists are specialists in identifying, treating, and managing gum disease to get the healthiest outcome for you.
Pyorrhea Treatment Options
Pyorrhea, also known as periodontitis, is a multifactorial disease that directly affects the oral gums and the bone. If you’ve been diagnosed with Gum Disease, there are a variety of treatment options depending on the details of your situation and the severity of the problem. We always start with the least invasive options, which are non-surgical. Very often, early stages of periodontal disease are effectively treated with non-surgical periodontal therapy. However, in more serious cases, surgery may be necessary.
Non-Surgical Treatment
The first line of defense against gum disease is a unique type of cleaning called “scaling and root planing.” In this procedure, an ultrasonic cleaning device is used to remove plaque and tartar from your teeth where regular cleaning devices can’t reach: under the gum line, on the tooth, and around the root. Then, the rough surface of the tooth and the root are smoothed out (“planed”). This provides a healthy, clean surface that makes it easier for the gum tissue to reattach to the tooth. If you address your gum disease before it becomes severe, scaling and root planing may be the only treatment you need.
Surgical Treatment Options
If the tissue or bone surrounding your teeth is too damaged to be repaired with non-surgical treatment, several surgical procedures are available to prevent severe damage and restore healthy beautiful smiles. We will recommend the procedure that is best suited to the condition of your teeth and gums. Following is a list of common types of periodontal surgery:
- Pocket Depth Reduction
- Regeneration
- Soft-Tissue Graft
What is a Periodontist - Franklin County VA?
A periodontal dentist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of periodontal disease (a chronic inflammatory disease that affects the gums and bone supporting the teeth also known as gum disease), and in the placement of dental implants.
The Best and Most Caring Periodontists Serving In Franklin County VA Residents.
Good Reasons to Choose Eschenbach Family Dentistry As Your Franklin County Periodontist?
We recognize that all of our patients are unique and deserve to receive quality care that reflects their individual needs. Our experienced and talented dental team is committed to working with you and your family to create a comfortable, stress-free, and rewarding dental experience every time you visit our practice.
As a general dentist, Dr. Sean Eschenbach a board-certified periodontist has dedicated himself to the health and well-being of patients throughout the Franklin County, Salem, Roanoke, Hollins, and West Virginia communities. He has training in most facets of dental care including pediatric dentistry, periodontics, endodontics, root canals, and dental implants.
With this experience, Dr. Eschenbach aims to improve the oral health of all patients seeking dental care in southwest Virginia, regardless of age or medical disability, through the utilization of quality advanced general dentistry techniques, hygienists, and area specialists.
Comprehensive Dental Care Services - Eschenbach Family Dentistry
- Regular Exams And Cleanings
- Preventive Care
- Gum Disease
- Cosmetic Dentistry
- Periodontist Roanoke VA
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Sealants
- Fillings
- Fluoride
- Teeth Whitening
- Wisdom Teeth
- Bonding
- Bridges
- Same Day Crowns
- Dentures
- Veneers
- Root Canal Therapy
- Extractions
Other Services
- Digital X-Rays
- Intraoral Camera
- Oral Cancer Screening
- CEREC®
- Implants
- Implant Restoration
- Sleep Apnea Dentist
- Snoring Prevention
- Nightguard

A Great Dental Practice for Franklin County Families - Eschenbach Family
Dr. Eschenbach and his team of dental professionals welcome the families from Franklin County VA.
Franklin County is a farming community located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. The county seat, Rocky Mount, is home to the Eagles, Franklin County’s High School. Franklin County is also known for its pristine Smith Mountain Lake, which offers excellent fishing and boating opportunities. Boones Mill, a small sister town is just north of Rocky Mount
If you are looking for an expert dentist, or dental hygienist that is readily accessible, look no further than Eschenbach Family Dentistry. We look forward to serving you! Book an appointment with Eschenbach Family Dentistry!