Periodontal Treatment

David & Associates provides a variety of surgical and non-surgical services for the treatment of periodontal issues. We pride ourselves on the fact that we are very conservative in our treatment recommendations and limit surgery to the areas where it is absolutely necessary.

PERIODONTAL CARE IS IMPORTANT

Almost everyone is susceptible to gum disease – caused mainly by bacterial plaque: a sticky, colorless film that constantly forms on your teeth. The bacteria in this plaque produce toxins which constantly attack your gums and teeth. Unless plaque is removed, it hardens into a rough, porous deposit called calculus, or tartar. Brushing and flossing daily will help reduce tartar buildup but it will not completely prevent it. It’s important to get professional cleanings to help remove this buildup and prevent gum disease. Regular cleanings can help keep your teeth clean and your gums healthy.

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Regular exams and cleanings are the most important steps to maintaining dental health.

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SUPERIOR THERAPY

Limiting the need for surgery

David & Associates believes that the early stages of periodontal disease are best treated with non-surgical periodontal therapy. Even in severe cases, non-surgical periodontal therapy often precedes surgical therapy. This is done to improve the overall tissue quality prior to surgery and also to help limit the areas requiring surgery.

NON-SURGICAL TREATMENT OPTIONS

Periscopic treatment
Bruxism treatments
Laser therapy
Scaling and root planing
Bite adjustment

Periodontal disease is treatable and even reversible with the proper treatment.

SURGICAL TREATMENT OPTIONS

Crown lengthening

Crown lengthening is usually performed to improve the health of the gum tissue, prepare the mouth for a procedure, or correct a “gummy smile”. A “gummy smile” is used to describe an instance where teeth are covered with excess gum tissue resulting in a less esthetically-pleasing smile.

The procedure involves reshaping or recontouring the gum tissue and bone around the tooth in question to create a new gum-to–tooth relationship. Crown lengthening can be performed on a single tooth, many teeth, or the entire gum line.

Reduction surgery

Pocket reduction surgeries known as osseous surgery and gingivectomy surgery are aimed at gaining access to the tooth roots to remove tartar and disease-causing bacteria.

The ultimate goal of osseous surgery is to reduce or eliminate the periodontal pockets that cause periodontal disease. Despite the word “surgery” the procedure is reported to feel more like a thorough cleaning.

A gingivectomy is a periodontal procedure that eliminates excess gum tissue to make teeth look longer and more proportional in size.

Gum grafting

A gingival graft, or gum graft, is designed to solve the problem of gum recession. A thin piece of tissue is taken from the roof of the mouth or gently moved over from adjacent areas to provide a stable band of attached gingiva around the tooth. The gingival graft may be placed in such a way as to cover the exposed portion of the root.

The gingival graft procedure is highly predictable and results in a stable, healthy band of attached tissue around the tooth.

Guided bone & tissue regeneration

This procedure is used to stabilize endangered teeth or to prepare the jaw for dental implants.

During this surgical procedure, the pockets are cleaned thoroughly, and a membrane is installed between the soft tissue and the pocket in the bone. Some of these membranes are bio-absorbable and some require removal. The membrane covers the pocket so that fast-growing soft tissue is blocked, and slower-growing bone can begin to grow, or “regenerate” itself.

The effectiveness of the procedure generally depends on the patient’s willingness to follow a strict postoperative diet and careful oral care.

BEFORE & AFTER

Smile with confidence

David & Associates has transformed thousands of smiles with periodontal surgery. Our commitment to subtle artistry and custom-designed treatments, creates happy patients who now smile with confidence.

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