Finding out you have gum disease is stressful enough without trying to figure out what treatment is going to cost before you call anyone. Dr. Drew Moore, DDS, MS, Board Certified Periodontist and Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology at Village Periodontics & Implant Dentistry, gives every patient a clear picture of their diagnosis and their treatment cost before anything is scheduled. Patients from Highland Shores and Chapel Hill come here because they want straight answers, not a surprise bill after the fact.
What most patients do not know is that gum disease treatment cost depends almost entirely on how far the disease has progressed when you walk through the door. Early-stage gum disease is the least expensive thing to treat, and catching it early is by far the better financial decision. Patients from Flower Mound, Lewisville, and across the Highland Village area who wait on this often end up paying significantly more, and sometimes losing teeth that could have been saved. Dr. Moore stages your disease accurately and tells you exactly what treatment you need before recommending anything.
What Drives the Cost of Gum Disease Treatment
The single biggest factor in what you pay is how advanced your disease is at the time of your evaluation. Gingivitis, the earliest stage, is reversible with a professional cleaning and better home care habits. Periodontitis, the more advanced form where the bone supporting your teeth is affected, requires more involved treatment and costs more to address.
The second factor is how many areas of the mouth are affected. Gum disease does not always affect every tooth equally. Treatment is typically broken down by quadrant, and the number of quadrants that need active treatment shapes the total cost of your plan. Dr. Moore maps this out clearly after your evaluation so you know exactly what you are looking at before you commit to anything.
The Main Types of Gum Disease Treatment and What Each Costs
Gum disease treatment is not one-size-fits-all. What Dr. Moore recommends depends on the stage of your disease, and the cost reflects the specific work your case requires. Here is what the most common treatment types typically cost in the Highland Village area.
Here is a breakdown of common treatments and their typical cost ranges:
- Standard prophylaxis (healthy gums maintenance cleaning): $75 to $200, typically covered by insurance
- Scaling and root planing (deep cleaning): $150 to $350 per quadrant, up to four quadrants for a full mouth
- Periodontal maintenance (ongoing care after active treatment): $100 to $300 per visit, two to four times per year
- Antibiotic therapy (used alongside cleaning for bacterial control): $50 to $150 per treatment
- Gum surgery (for advanced cases where cleaning alone is not enough): $500 to $3,000 per quadrant
- Bone grafting (when bone loss has occurred): $500 to $3,000 depending on extent
Most patients with early to moderate disease fall into the scaling and root planing range and never need surgery. The stage of your disease is what determines your path, and Dr. Moore lays that out clearly so you know exactly what comes next before leaving your first appointment.
What Gum Disease Costs When You Treat It vs. When You Do Not
Most patients focus on the cost of treatment without asking what happens to that cost when the disease is left alone. Gum disease is progressive, and the treatment required at Stage 4 is dramatically more expensive than what Stage 1 required years earlier.
The table below shows what each stage typically involves and what it costs, so you can see exactly how the numbers move as the disease advances.
| Stage | Condition | Typical Treatment | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 | Gingivitis | Prophylaxis and home care | $75 to $200 |
| Stage 2 | Mild Periodontitis | Scaling and root planing | $600 to $1,400 |
| Stage 3 | Moderate Periodontitis | Deep cleaning and maintenance | $1,200 to $2,500 |
| Stage 4 | Severe Periodontitis | Surgery, grafting, maintenance | $3,000 to $10,000+ |
| Advanced | Tooth loss from untreated disease | Implants or dentures | $3,500 to $30,000+ |
The progression from Stage 1 to Stage 4 is not inevitable, but it is common when treatment is put off. Patients who come in early pay a fraction of what patients pay who come in after years of avoidance. Dr. Moore’s job at your first appointment is to tell you exactly where you are on that chart, what your treatment will cost, and what it will cost if you wait.
Does Insurance Cover Gum Disease Treatment in Highland Village?
Most dental insurance plans cover at least a portion of gum disease treatment, and some cover significantly more than patients expect. Knowing what your plan includes before you call removes one of the biggest reasons people keep putting this off.
Here is where insurance commonly helps with periodontal treatment:
- Standard cleanings are covered by most PPO plans, typically two per year
- Scaling and root planing is usually covered at 50 to 80 percent after your deductible
- Periodontal maintenance visits are covered by most plans, often at a higher rate than standard cleanings
- Antibiotic therapy coverage varies by plan and benefit schedule
- Surgical procedures are typically covered at 50 percent after deductible and waiting periods
- Annual maximums apply and can affect how much of your treatment falls within coverage
The Village Periodontics team reviews your insurance benefits before any treatment begins. They tell you what your plan covers, what your out-of-pocket cost will be for your specific treatment plan, and whether phasing treatment across benefit years makes financial sense for your case.
Why Gum Disease Treatment Belongs With a Periodontist
Gum disease is not a side service at Village Periodontics. It is the core of what Dr. Moore does. His entire specialty is built around diagnosing, staging, and treating periodontal disease at every level of severity, from early gingivitis to advanced bone loss requiring surgical intervention. He is a Board Certified Periodontist, a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology, and a member of the American Academy of Periodontology, with more than 20 years of experience and a career as a Colonel in the United States Army.
Patients from Lakewood Estates, Creekside, and Briarhill Estates choose Village Periodontics & Implant Dentistry because gum disease treated by a specialist produces better outcomes than gum disease managed at a general dental practice. Patients from Flower Mound and Denton make the drive regularly because this level of specialty care is not available at every dental office in the area.
Getting Ahead of This Is Always Less Expensive Than Waiting
Finding out you have gum disease does not have to be the overwhelming moment it feels like right now. Most patients leave their first appointment at Village Periodontics feeling a lot better than they walked in, because they finally know exactly where they stand and what it takes to fix it. Dr. Drew Moore and the team have walked patients from Rolling Hills Estates, Clearwater Estates, and across the Highland Village area through this exact situation, and the path forward is almost always more manageable than people expected.
Call Village Periodontics at 972-966-2500 or schedule your periodontal evaluation online. You will leave with a real diagnosis, a staged treatment plan, honest cost numbers, and no pressure to commit to anything before you are ready.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does gum disease treatment cost in Highland Village, TX?
Treatment cost depends on the stage of your disease. Early gingivitis may cost $75 to $200 for a professional cleaning. Scaling and root planing for moderate disease typically runs $600 to $1,400 for a full mouth. Advanced cases requiring surgery can range from $3,000 to $10,000 or more. The only accurate number for your situation comes from an evaluation with Dr. Moore, who stages your disease before recommending any treatment.
What is scaling and root planing and does it hurt?
Scaling and root planing is a deep cleaning procedure that removes bacteria, plaque, and tartar from below the gum line and smooths the root surfaces so gum tissue can reattach properly. It is performed under local anesthesia so most patients feel pressure but not pain during the procedure. Some soreness for a day or two afterward is normal and manageable with over-the-counter pain relief. Dr. Moore walks you through exactly what to expect before the procedure so there are no surprises.
Does dental insurance cover periodontal treatment?
Most PPO dental insurance plans cover a portion of gum disease treatment. Scaling and root planing is typically covered at 50 to 80 percent after your deductible. Periodontal maintenance visits are covered by most plans, often at a higher benefit rate than standard cleanings. Annual maximums apply and vary by plan. The Village Periodontics team reviews your specific benefits before treatment begins so you know exactly what your plan covers and what you will owe before anything is scheduled.
What happens if gum disease is left untreated?
Gum disease is progressive. Left untreated, early gingivitis advances to periodontitis, where the bone supporting your teeth begins to break down. As the disease advances, treatment becomes more involved and more expensive, and tooth loss becomes increasingly likely. The American Academy of Periodontology has also documented links between untreated periodontal disease and systemic conditions including heart disease and diabetes. The right next step is an evaluation with Dr. Moore so you know exactly where your disease stands today.
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