by wayne | Oct 29, 2015 | Types of Gum Treatments
Scaling and Root Planing / Non-Surgical Gum Treatment Scaling and root planing is a thorough and meticulous removal of plaque, tartar and deposits from both the superficial tooth surface above the gum line, as well as deep below the gum line to the depth of the...
by wayne | Oct 28, 2015 | Types of Gum Treatments
Following scaling and root planing, the periodontist will review the healing response of the gums. If inflammation and deep pockets persist, a flap surgery (pocket reduction procedure) may be performed to remove the residual tartar in the deep pockets that cannot be...
by wayne | Oct 27, 2015 | Types of Gum Treatments
Gum disease will cause gradual loss of bone supporting the teeth. When dental bone is lost, it is usually irreversible unless surgical bone grafting procedure is performed. When there is severe bone loss, regenerative bone graft procedure is done to regenerate the...
by wayne | Oct 26, 2015 | Types of Gum Treatments
When the gums have receded due to gum disease or over-zealous toothbrushing, gum graft surgery can be performed to regrow the gums to a higher or back to original position, depending on case-by-case basis. In this procedure, a small piece of gum tissue is taken from...
by wayne | Oct 25, 2015 | Types of Gum Treatments
If your teeth look very short with a lot of excess gums covering it when smiling (‘gummy smile’), tooth has a fracture below the gum line or tooth is too short for a dental crown, crown lengthening procedure may be indicated. During this procedure, the...
by wayne | Oct 24, 2015 | Types of Gum Treatments
What is Aesthetic Gum Therapy? These are procedures for preserving, repairing and reconstructing gum and bone. Some of these procedures include the treatment of gum disease (periodontitis) while others are to enhance the smile of a patient who has already undergone...
