PERIODONTAL THERAPY

In addition to maintaining a good oral hygiene routine at home, bi-annual checkups can detect and prevent gum diseases. Common periodontal issues include Bleeding & swollen gums ,Gum recession Bad breath.

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The Importance Of Dental Cleaning And Exams

Regular dental cleaning and exams are crucial for maintaining good oral health. They help in :

  • Preventing Cavities : By removing plaque and tartar, we reduce the risk of cavities and tooth decay.
  • Gum Disease Prevention : Regular cleanings help prevent gum disease by keeping your gums healthy and free of infection.
  • Early Detection of Issues : Our comprehensive exams allow us to identify potential problems early on, preventing more extensive and costly treatments in the future.
  • Brightening Your Smile : Professional cleanings help remove surface stains, leaving your teeth looking brighter and healthier.

Procedures we do to maintain periodontal health include

  • Scaling & Root planing : Scaling and root planning or a deep cleaning is a non-surgical treatment carried out to eliminate gum disease caused by bacterial infections that result in bone and tooth loss. 
  • Periodontal pocket reduction using lasers. 
  • Lasers can improve your soft tissue health, are less invasive than conventional methods and can be used for Frenectomy, crown lengthening, Gingivectomy. 

Periodontal Surgery

Periodontal surgery is a dental procedure to restore the look and function of teeth, gums, and bone damaged due to severe gum disease.

If you have  signs of gum disease  or haven’t maintained great oral hygiene (this includes skipping dental check-ups), then it’s important to get your teeth and gums examined A gum infection is a progressive disease that shouldn’t be ignored.

Periodontal surgery options include :

  • Dental crown lengthening to remove excess gum or bone tissue on a tooth.
  • Soft tissue graft to reduce gum recession and protect the tooth root from damage.
  • Bone graft  and tissue graft to prepare for a dental implant or restabilize an existing tooth.
  • Gum flap surgery or pocket reduction surgery  to separate teeth from gums temporarily to clean the infected root.