Service Areas:
Ft. Wayne -
Leo -
New Haven -
Grabill -
Woodburn
Philosophy:
As your dentist you can rest assured that you'll receive the personalized attention you deserve. I will listen to your needs and answer all your questions. Plus, you'll enjoy our friendly, caring team.
Gum Disease Treatment in Leo: Detect and Treat It Early
Many people in the Leo area may be at risk for or already suffer from gum disease. What does periodontal (gum) disease do to your mouth and body? How can it be treated? What can a dentist like Dr. Steven Ellinwood do for you?
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 Leo's most highly-regarded dentists, Dr. Ellinwood has the experience to offer the most effective periodontal gum disease treatment options.
Dr. Ellinwood 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. Steven Ellinwood and his caring attitude and years of experience can literally save your beautiful smile - and perhaps even your life! So call St. Joe Dental Care 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 Leo office can save your smile - and maybe even your life!
Credentials:
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certified
- Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation (DOCS)
- Graduate of Seattle Institute for Advanced Dental Education
- Fort Wayne Chamber of Commerce Since 1990
- Isaac Knapp District Dental Society
- Indiana State Dental Association
- Academy of General Dentistry
- American Dental Association
Benefits:
- Prompt emergency care
- Variety of payment options available
- Non-surgical preventive gum therapy
- Thorough checkups
- Second opinions given
- Cosmetic dentistry for beautiful smiles
- Comfortable cleaning for a whiter smile
- Quality, individualized care
- Friendly, caring staff
- Your comfort is our first concern
Special Offers:
FREE COSMETIC EXAM. Request a no-charge appointment with Dr. Ellinwood to review how he can help you achieve the youthful, good looking smile you have always wanted.
Financial Arrangements:
At St Joe Dental Care 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 (260) 492-2640 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 and Discover are accepted in our office. Outside financial arrangements are also available.
If you would like to review our financial arrangement options in advance of treatment, please call (260) 492-2640.
Office Hours:
| Mon. |
7:30 - 2:00 |
| Tue. |
7:30 - 5:00 |
| Wed. |
8:30 - 6:00 |
| Thu. |
7:30 - 5:00 |
| Fri. |
8:00 - 3:00 Business Office Only |
| Sat. |
Closed |
| Sun. |
Closed |
Location:
Dr. Ellinwood's office is conveniently located at 5725 Maplecrest Road, Suite 1 in Ft Wayne in the building next door to CVS Pharmacy, across the street from St. Joe Center Veterinary Hospital and the Lunch Box Cafe.
The doctors at St. Joe Dental Care 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.