Bristol Gum Disease Dentist:
Dr. Scott Walters - General Dentist

Philosophy:

I am proud to have served patients in our community for over 12 years. The combination of continuing education and state-of-the-art equipment allow us to offer you and your family the high level of care you're looking for. My team and I will give you a warm welcome and our ongoing commitment to your dental health.

Service Areas:

Kingsport - Johnson City - Bristol - Rogersville - Gate City

Looking for Gum Disease Treatment in Bristol?

Why see a dentist like Scott Walters, Scott A Walters DDS in Bristol? What kind of gum disease treatment options can he offer? What would the effects of periodontal (gum) disease be on your mouth and body if you neglect your gums?

Have you noticed loose teeth, bad breath, bleeding gums, or large open or closed spaces between your teeth and gum line (commonly referred to as "pockets")? Did you know that, if left untreated, gum disease such as gingivitis can lead to bone loss or decay in your mouth or even a heart attack from the potentially invasive bacterial infection that characterizes gum disease? As one of Bristol's most highly-regarded dentists, Dr. Walters has the experience to offer the most effective periodontal gum disease treatment options.

Dr. Walters may suggest surgical treatment to regenerate bone that has decayed or to close pockets and make them free of gum disease infection. Or he may be able to help you with non-surgical treatment options such as scaling and root planing, which is a deep cleaning of pockets to avoid a deep gum disease infection. Either way, regular appointments are recommended even after the first treatment and can help you avoid reoccurrence or new gum disease infection.

There's no such thing as gum disease that can be ignored. Even if it's not painful in the beginning, the greater concern is the long-term effect that gum disease can have on your mouth and body. That's why Dr. Scott Walters and his caring attitude and years of experience can literally save your beautiful smile - and perhaps even your life! So call Scott A Walters DDS or complete the online form to make a gum disease treatment appointment!

Although often not painful until it's widespread, gum disease such as gingivitis is a serious condition that can lead to bad breath, bleeding gums, and even bone loss in the jaw or heart attacks. Early treatment of infected gums and preventative screenings at our Bristol office can save your smile - and maybe even your life!

Financial Arrangements:

At Scott A Walters DDS our goal is to maximize your insurance benefits and make any remaining balance easily affordable. If you have any questions regarding your insurance benefits, please don't hesitate to call our office at (423) 247-6521 to review your concerns. Our fees are based on the quality of the materials we use and our experience in performing your needed treatment. To facilitate our goals, we have developed the following financial options: Major credit cards such as Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, and CareCredit are accepted in our office. If you would like to review our financial arrangement options in advance of treatment, please call (423) 247-6521.

Benefits:

• All major credit cards accepted
• Combine all appointments into one
• Cosmetic dentistry for beautiful smiles
• Experience no pain, no memory
• Friendly, caring staff
• Most insurance carriers accepted
• Natural looking crowns & bridges
• Pre-medication sedation
• Quality, individualized care
• Your comfort is our first concern

Credentials:

• American Dental Association
• Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation
• Downtown Kingsport Optimist Club, Since 1994
• East Tennessee Academy of Dental Practice Administration, Since 1992
• Kingsport Dental Society
• Tennessee Dental Association

Office Hours:

Location:

Dr. Walters' office is conveniently located down the street from the Meadowview Convention Center and across the street from the Heart Center in Katherine Square.

The doctors at Scott A Walters DDS are licensed to perform all listed services as general dentists. Our providers are not specialists in family, crowns, gum disease, sedation, prosthodontics, orthodontics, endodontics, cosmetic, whitening, implants or non-specialty interest areas that require specific educational training to advertise this service.

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