What is a Periodontist?
A periodontist is a dentist who specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of periodontal (gum) disease and in the placement and maintenance of dental implants. Periodontists are experts in the treatment of all forms of periodontal disease, including gingivitis, periodontitis, and gingival recession.
The American Dental Association recognizes periodontics as one of the nine specialties of dentistry. Periodontists receive extensive training, including three years of additional education beyond dental school.
By choosing a specialist you will benefit from the latest procedures for treating periodontal disease and placing dental implants tailored to your needs. In addition, our doctors can perform cosmetic periodontal procedures to help you achieve the smile you desire.
Services we offer include:
- Dental Implants, for the longest-lasting tooth replacement available today
- Tooth Extractions, when a tooth is hopelessly damaged or decayed
- Bone Grafting, a common surgical procedure which replaces and repairs damaged bone.
- Periodontal Flap Surgery, reduces periodontal pockets, which develop below the surface of your gum line
- Periodontal Maintenance, to prevent tooth loss
- Crown Lengthening, also known as a gum lift, is a procedure frequently used to treat a “gummy smile".
- Gum Grafting, repairs this damage before it gets even worse.
- Full Mouth Scaling and Root Planing
- Sinus Augmentation
- Ridge Augmentation
- Non-Surgical Periodontal Procedures
- Cosmetic Gum Surgery, types of Gum Contouring