Your initial appointment will consist of a thorough
exam which will include
looking for any abnormalities that may have gone undetected prior to your
referral to our office. A series of radiographs may also be taken. An
explanation of our finding and a treatment plan will be devised and
sequenced. Financial arrangements will be discussed at the first visit or a
subsequent consultation.
We perform all aspects of periodontics which
include, but are not
necessarily limited to the following:
Scaling and root planing:
Which is the removal of calculus (tartar) from the
teeth. Root planing is a deeper type of cleaning which involves removing
calculus which has established itself below the gums.
Non-surgical chemotherapeutic treatment:
The placement of antibacterial
medicine below the gumline that can kill bacteria and arrest gum disease.
Surgical treatment including bone grafting
and guided tissue regeneration:
These advanced techniques help restore the bone that has been lost to
periodontal disease.
Surgical treatment
to arrest periodontal disease: In this technique, the
tooth and supporting bone are restored to health, but bone and supporting
tissue is not regenerated.
Surgical treatment to improve esthetics:
A gummy smile or uneven appearance
to the smile can be enhanced with cosmetic periodontal surgery. The gumline
can be made more even to enhance it's appearance, and a gummy smile can be
reduced or eliminated with crown lengthening. Teeth that appear too long or
have exposed root can often be covered with a soft tissue graft to enhance
esthetics.
Surgical placement of implants:
A dental implant is essentially a titanium
root that can be used to replace single or multiple teeth
Maintenance to keep your gums and structures
that support the teeth in good
health. The long term success of any treatment done to arrest gum disease
is critically reliant upon regular maintenance and diligent homecare.
There are many other services we offer which
your dentist or dental
specialist may refer you to our office for.
If you have any questions about these procedures
you may refer to the
frequently asked questions section. You may also view before and after
photos by referring to the case photos section.