Comprehensive Periodontal Services

Gum Disease Treatment

These professional cleanings target the buildup of plaque and bacteria, preventing inflammation and gingival conditions that affect oral health. This involves professional cleaning techniques, executed by our periodontist specialists, to ensure thorough removal of bacterial deposits. Up to 80% of American adults have some form of gum disease, which can severely affect oral health. This begins when bacterial plaque builds up below the gum line, releases toxins, and eventually turns rock-hard, causing teeth to separate from the gums, affecting stability. This bacterial accumulation is particularly concerning as it can lead to serious issues like gingival inflammation. If you have gum disease, you may notice symptoms ranging from mild to severe. For many patients, their symptoms are so minor they do not realize there is a problem until the periodontal disease has progressed to an advanced stage. Symptoms such as chronic bad breath, bleeding gums, sore gums, pockets between teeth, loose teeth, and changes in the way teeth fit together can significantly affect oral health. Gum disease has been linked to heart disease, diabetes, stroke, osteoporosis, and more, showing how it can affect overall health. In fact, studies show that patients with gum disease are twice as likely to have heart disease.

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Laser Gum Therapy

Led by our periodontist, laser gum therapy improves oral health by precisely targeting infection, treating periodontal conditions effectively. During the procedure, the periodontist will use a dental laser to decontaminate and reduce gingival pockets, which can hold potentially life-threatening bacteria. During the procedure, we will use a dental laser to decontaminate and reduce gum pockets, which can hold potentially life-threatening bacteria. When left untreated, periodontal disease can increase the risk for cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and stroke, emphasizing the need for timely intervention. Laser dentistry procedures are virtually pain-free, require less anesthesia, and result in minimal gingival bleeding.

Free-Gingival Gum Grafting

Our periodontist provides gum grafts to treat gum recession effectively. If your gums have receded, it can expose the tooth roots, causing sensitivity and increasing the need for periodontal treatment. During the grafting procedure, the exposed tooth root is covered, which alleviates tooth sensitivity and improves aesthetics. We provide gum grafts to treat gum recession. If your gums have receded, it can expose the tooth roots, increase sensitivity, and put you at a higher risk for periodontal disease and decay. During the grafting procedure, the exposed tooth root is covered, which alleviates tooth sensitivity and improves aesthetics. Gingival grafting effectively addresses root exposure, a common concern in periodontal disease.