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: This 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. Learn more in the article on "How is Periodontal Disease Treated?"

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. Learn more in the article on "How is Periodontal Disease Treated?"

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. Learn more in the article on Soft Tissue Grafting and Aesthetic Crown Lengthening & Gingival Contouring.

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.

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