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Gum disease is a common condition that affects almost half of adults aged 30 and older. At Tottenville Dental in the Tottenville neighborhood of Staten Island, New York City, Anthony Cirillo, DDS, and the team offer periodontic therapy to reduce the risk of or treat gum infections, gum recession, an undesirable gum line, permanent tooth loss, and more. Schedule an evaluation by calling the office or using the online booking feature today.
What is periodontic therapy?
Periodontic or periodontal therapy at Tottenville Dental involves procedures that correct conditions affecting the gums. The practice provides surgical and nonsurgical options that treat gum disease and other conditions that negatively affect gum tissues and the appearance of your smile.
Which conditions can periodontic therapy address?
Periodontic therapy can address:
- Gum disease
- Permanent tooth loss
- Missing permanent teeth
- Receding gum line
- Gummy smile
- Red, sore, swollen, or bleeding gums
- Gum injuries
Periodontic specialists at Tottenville Dental are highly trained, with many years of experience treating periodontal conditions. They tailor treatment plans to your personalized needs.
Which type of periodontic therapy is best for me?
A Tottenville Dental provider evaluates your gums, teeth, and smile to determine which treatment you may be a candidate for to restore your gum health. They also discuss your oral health history, symptoms, and desired results and take dental X-rays if necessary.
Which periodontal therapy options are available?
Periodontic therapy solutions available at Tottenville Dental include:
Surgical procedures
Periodontic surgeries include gum graft surgery, periodontal pocket procedures, and regenerative bone procedures to restore gum health and optimize the appearance of your gums. You may also elect to have surgery to reduce a gummy smile.
Nonsurgical treatments
Nonsurgical periodontic therapy options include scaling and root planing to deep clean the surface of the teeth and beneath your gum line. Tottenville Dental also offers laser gum treatments and medication management to eliminate gum disease and other periodontal issues.
Dental implants
If you’ve lost one or more teeth because of gum disease or jawbone deterioration, you might be a candidate for dental implants, which are metal posts that replace missing permanent teeth and anchor bridges, crowns, or dentures. If necessary, bone grafting is available to ensure your jaw can support the implant.
Cosmetic procedures
Cosmetic periodontal procedures use lasers or other methods to improve the appearance of your gum line. They can lengthen the look of your teeth, cover exposed tooth roots, even out your gum line, or complete ridge augmentation to correct any defects and recapture the gums’ natural contours.
You might be a candidate for nonsurgical procedures, periodontal surgery, or a combination of treatments to restore the health of your gums, teeth, and smile.
Learn more about periodontic therapy at Tottenville Dental by calling the office or scheduling an appointment online today.