Periodontal care in Lenoir City

Name: Periodontal Care
Brand: Lakeside Dental
Rating: 5.0 (586 reviews)

Prevention and protection for radiant smiles

Early detection

Gentle deep cleanings

Advanced laser therapy

Whole-health focus

"There are wonderful people that care here. To have no anxiety when coming to the dentist anymore is just wonderful."

amy & Allen

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Custom treatment
plans

3D

Diagnostics & digital
planning

10+

Years of clinical
experience

Healthy gums that support your smile for life

Stopping gum disease in its tracks

Feeling fresh, clean, and confident in your oral health

Let's get your gum health back on track

If you have periodontal (gum) disease, it’s important to get the care you need right away. With proper periodontal care, you can reverse or halt the progression of gum disease. Left untreated, however, gum disease can result in permanent damage to your gums and teeth. Contact us and get the care you need from Dr. Joseph Blalock at Lakeside Dental right away. We proudly serve Lenoir City, Loudon, and Tellico Village!

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Compassionate, effective care for healthier gums

If you have gum disease, getting the care you need right away is one of the most important things you can do for your long-term oral health. With proper periodontal care, it is possible to reverse or halt the progression of gum disease before it causes permanent damage to your gums and teeth. At Lakeside Dental, Dr. Blalock takes a thorough, compassionate approach to periodontal care, helping patients in Lenoir City, Loudon, Tellico Village, and surrounding areas get their gum health back on track.

Comprehensive periodontal evaluations every visit
Effective deep cleaning treatments available
Personalized at-home hygiene guidance included

The periodontal care process

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Periodontal evaluation

The first step is a thorough evaluation of your gums, teeth, and supporting bone structure. Our dental hygienist will collect detailed measurements and information about your gum health, while Dr. Blalock reviews your x-rays and assesses the extent of any gum disease present. Early-stage gum disease may produce only minor symptoms like swelling, tenderness, or bleeding while brushing, so a professional evaluation is the most reliable way to understand where your gum health stands.

2

Diagnosis and treatment planning

Once Dr. Blalock has completed your evaluation, he will explain your diagnosis clearly and walk you through a personalized treatment plan. Depending on the stage of your gum disease, treatment may involve a professional cleaning, a deep cleaning (scaling and root planing), or a more involved course of care. He will make sure you understand your options and feel comfortable with the plan before moving forward.

3

Periodontal treatment

For patients with early-stage gum disease, a thorough professional cleaning may be sufficient to address the issue. For more advanced cases, Dr. Blalock will perform scaling and root planing, a deep cleaning procedure that removes plaque and tartar buildup from below the gumline and smooths the root surfaces to help your gums reattach and heal. The procedure is performed with local anesthesia to keep you comfortable throughout.

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Ongoing maintenance and monitoring

After your initial treatment, Dr. Blalock will recommend a maintenance schedule to keep your gum health on track. This may mean coming in for cleanings more frequently than the standard six months, particularly if you have a history of gum disease. Regular monitoring allows us to catch any signs of recurrence early and make sure your results are lasting.

Accessible options

In-house membership plan

Enjoy discounts on preventive care and flexible treatment options—no insurance needed.

Custom treatment phasing

We can phase your treatment plan over time to support both your dental health and your budget.

Third-party financing

We accept CareCredit and other financing options to make care more accessible.

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Stories from
patients like you

Everyone was so great, made me feel at ease and comfortable, Dr. Blalock made changing to a new dentist very easy and made me feel like I am in the right place. Staff and everyone was so kind! Thank you so much Dr. Blalock and his staff.

Mary O.

I had an outstanding experience at my dental appointment today. The team was efficient, welcoming, and very thorough. They took the time to explain my treatment, answered all my questions, and made sure I was comfortable throughout the visit. The level of care and professionalism was exceptional. I left feeling confident and well taken care of. Highly recommend this practice. Thank you, Dr. Blalock. Thank you, Lakeside Dental.

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Lisa H.

First-time visit, and everyone was wonderful. Nice, kind, helpful front desk, and my dental hygienist, Autumn, was fantastic! When the Dr. came in, he was great at explaining everything to me, and I trust in him completely to do a great job on my teeth. I was referred by a friend and am so glad I did!

Mari L.

Courtney is so comforting and goes above and beyond to ease my dental anxiety. My dental health has greatly improved with her dedication to detail. Dr. Blaylock truly cares about his patients, and the front desk staff is so accommodating to my schedule requests.

Meleah M.

I highly recommend Lakeside Dental, located in Lenoir City. Dr. Blalock is an outstanding dental surgeon, and his staff are professional, courteous, and caring.

Brian S.

Dr. Blalock and his team are wonderful! Dr. Blalock is compassionate, understanding, and thorough. Every hygienist I've had on his staff is amazing, especially my current hygienist, Courtney. I've been going to Lakeside Dental for some time now, and I am very happy with Dr. Blalock and his staff. I highly recommend Lakeside Dental!

Kathleen G.