Periodontal Disease Treatment
What are Periodontics?
Periodontics is the field of dentistry that involves the gums and soft tissue. Because gum disease is the number one cause of tooth loss and occurs in nearly half of all adults, periodontal treatment often involves diagnosis and treatment of the disease. Periodontal treatment is critical for improving the look and feel of your entire mouth. This type of treatment can be needed regardless of age, and is crucial to improving your oral health.
Why is Periodontics needed?
Most often, periodontics is needed when you have gum disease. There are a variety of gum disease treatments available, such as a scaling and root planing, laser therapy as well as the use of clear aligners that can help to deliver medication deep below the gum line. Periodontics may even be needed for other procedures, such as gum recession and the insertion of dental implants.
Who is a candidate for special Periodontal treatment?
We can examine your teeth and gums to determine if periodontal treatment is right for you. Using a small probe, we are able to measure the small pockets around the teeth. If these pockets are very deep, we may recommend that you begin periodontal disease, or gum disease, treatment. With early treatment, you are able to put an end to gum disease and the tooth loss that often comes with it.
What happens during treatment of Periodontics?
For periodontal disease treatment, we will typically examine the gums to determine the level of disease and the best course of treatment. For gingivitis, you can prevent progression of the condition with proper oral hygiene habits at home. This includes proper brushing, daily flossing and regular trips into the office for a professional dental cleaning. For patients who already have gum disease, there are many treatment options available up to and including surgery. Other periodontal procedures include implants and soft tissue grafting as a way to enhance and improve your smile.
If you would like to come into the office for periodontal treatment, call us today so that we can get you in as soon as possible.
Periodontics Services
Periodontal Disease
Periodontology or periodontics is the specialty of dentistry that studies supporting structures of teeth (gums and jawbone), as well as diseases and conditions that affect them. A periodontist is a dentist who specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of periodontal disease, and in the placement of dental implants.
LANAP Periodontal Treatment
ROC Perio & Implants proudly offers the innovative gum laser surgery, LANAP (Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure), to effectively manage periodontal disease in Rochester, NY, and surrounding areas.
Guided Biofilm Therapy
Guided Biofilm Therapy, also known as GBT, is an innovative oral health service ensuring the utmost comfort, efficiency, and effectiveness in dental prophylaxis.
Pinhole Surgery
Gum recession is a common dental issue that can negatively impact the appearance of your smile and lead to other oral health problems. But, did you know that there's a minimally invasive solution that can help you treat gum recession without the need for cutting or stitching? This solution is called pinhole surgery, also known as the Chao Pinhole Surgical Technique (PST).
Gum Surgery
Gum disease can have a serious impact on the health and appearance of your smile, but with the right treatment, it's possible to regain optimal oral health. At ROC Perio & Implants in Rochester, NY, we offer gum surgery to help restore the health and appearance of your gums.
Gum Regeneration
Gum regeneration is a process that stimulates the growth of new gum tissue. It is often used to treat gum recession, which occurs when the gum tissue pulls away from the tooth, exposing the root.
Crown Lengthening
Are you unhappy with the appearance of your gums or find that your teeth look too short? Crown lengthening may be the solution you're looking for. At ROC Perio & Implants in Rochester, NY, we offer this cosmetic dental procedure to help enhance the appearance of your smile and improve your overall oral health.
Frenectomy
There are two connective tissues in the mouth known as frenums. These frenums connect tissue together to provide stable and ample movement of the lip or tongue.
Abscess Treatment
Are you experiencing pain or discomfort due to an abscessed tooth? At ROC Perio & Implants in Rochester, NY, we offer a range of treatments to help improve your oral health and comfort.
Esthetic Gum Contouring
A beautiful smile can be ruined by excessive or uneven gum tissue. At ROC Perio & Implants in Rochester, NY, we offer gum contouring services to help you achieve a more balanced and aesthetically pleasing smile.
Incision & Drainage
Are you experiencing pain or swelling in your gums? At ROC Perio & Implants in Rochester, NY, we offer incision and drainage procedures to help improve your oral health and comfort.
Periodontal Maintenance
Gum disease is a common issue that affects many people, but with proper treatment and ongoing care, it can be effectively managed. At ROC Perio & Implants in Rochester, NY, we offer periodontal maintenance to help keep your gums healthy and prevent the progression of gum disease.
Periodontal Scaling & Root Planing
A scaling and root planing is a procedure that involves removing heavy buildup and preventing the progression of gum disease. Gum disease is a lot more common than you might think.
Pocket Treatment & Reduction
Are you experiencing pain or discomfort due to gum disease? Pocket reduction treatment may be the solution you're looking for. At ROC Perio & Implants in Rochester, NY, we offer this periodontal treatment to help improve your oral health and comfort.
Smile Strategies - Periodontics
ROC Perio & Implants offers a diverse palette of services to improve your smile, and make you smile in the process. We call these many capabilities our Smile Strategies™ which help us to be the premier Periodontist in Rochester.
Minimally Invasive Sinus Grafting
Minimally Invasive Sinus Grafting is a procedure that aims to lift the maxillary (upper) sinuses and place a bone graft between this area. It is most often needed if you have bone loss and are looking to have implants placed.
Cosmetic Gum Treatment
If you have a gummy smile, you know how difficult it can be to feel confident in the way that you look. Fortunately, a simple and common oral surgery can help to enhance your smile and expose more surface of your teeth.