Periodontics

The word periodontal literally means “around the tooth.” Periodontal diseases, more commonly known as gum disease, are a family of serious bacterial infections that destroy the attachment fibers and supporting bone that hold your teeth in your mouth.

Gum disease is the leading cause of tooth loss in America today. Regular visits to our dental office in Austin is the best insurance for maintaining healthy gums. Our general dentists examine your gums and provide preventative care to keep your gums healthy.

Should you need further treatment, a general dentist would refer you to a periodontist. 

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Our Dental Services

Our office utilizes the latest technologies and techniques to ensure we provide the best family, cosmetic, and specialty dentistry services in the Northwest Austin area.

General Dentistry

General Dentistry

Lead by Dr. Kyleen Chen, our professional team is dedicated to provide quality dental care and education to our patients. Our team is passionate about educating our patients on the importance of oral hygiene. Our staff is highly educated, experienced and has the tools, technique and technology to improve your smile easily and comfortably.

Advanced Dentistry

Advanced Dentistry

At KC Dental, we offer digital impressions via Itero. Digital scans are faster due to taking less chair time and our cases are sent to labs same day.

Traditional Braces

Traditional Braces

Traditional braces are another commonly used method of correcting alignment and helping patients achieve their desired smiles. Braces are used to correct various dental issues.

Periodontics

Periodontics

The word periodontal literally means “around the tooth.” Periodontal diseases, more commonly known as gum disease, are a family of serious bacterial infections that destroy the attachment fibers and supporting bone that hold your teeth in your mouth.

Cosmetic Dentistry

Cosmetic Dentistry

A few cosmetic dental services we specialize include the following: * Take home custom bleaching trays * Dental Implants * Traditional Braces * Invisalign

Invisalign

Invisalign

We offer a complimentary evaluation with any of our qualified doctors to discuss your questions and concerns. Invisalign is a contemporary method comprised of a series of clear aligners that are custom made to help shift teeth into ideal placement.

Endodontics

Endodontics

Endodontics is a branch of dentistry that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of dental pulp-related issues. The dental pulp, located at the core of your tooth, houses nerves, blood vessels, and connective tissue. When the pulp becomes infected or damaged, endodontic treatment becomes necessary to save the tooth.

Some common signs and symptoms of periodontal disease include:

● Swollen gums
● Bad breath
● Loose teeth
● Unpleasant taste

Plaque is a sticky substance that coats your teeth, usually due to poor oral hygiene and bacterial infections. As plaque builds and interacts with saliva, it mineralizes and creates calculus, a hard mass of bacteria that sticks to your teeth.

Periodontal disease treatment typically costs anywhere between $1700 to $8000. Generally, periodontal treatment is covered by dental insurance, but periodontal-specific insurance is also available.

Though periodontal disease is preventable, it can cause loose teeth and even tooth loss if left untreated.

Though the disease itself is not contagious, the bacteria that cause it can be transferred through mouth-to-mouth kissing.