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Gums that bleed easily?
Loose or separating teeth?
Persistent bad breath?
Ill-fitting dentures?
Missing teeth?
Teeth too short or your smile too gummy?
We can help!
Following are some of
the procedures that Dr. Gurinsky uses to treat patients
diagnosed with a periodontal (gum) disease. The main cause of
periodontal disease is bacteria in the form of a sticky,
colorless plaque that constantly forms on your teeth; however,
many other factors can cause periodontal (gum) disease or
influence its progression.
Non-Surgical Treatments
Our treatment guidelines stress that periodontal health should
be achieved in the least invasive and most cost-effective
manner. This is often accomplished through non-surgical
periodontal treatment, including scaling and root planing (a
careful cleaning of the root surfaces to remove plaque and
calculus [tartar] from deep periodontal pockets and to smooth
the tooth root to remove bacterial toxins), followed by
adjunctive therapy such as local delivery antimicrobials and
host modulation, as needed on a case-by-case basis.
Most periodontists would agree that after scaling and root
planing, many patients do not require any further active
treatment, including surgical therapy. However, the majority of
patients will require ongoing maintenance therapy to sustain
health. Non-surgical therapy does have its limitations, however,
and when it does not achieve periodontal health, surgery may be
indicated to restore periodontal anatomy damaged by periodontal
diseases and to facilitate oral hygiene practices.
Periodontal Surgery
If you're diagnosed with periodontal
disease, Dr. Gurinsky may recommend
periodontal surgery. Periodontal surgery is
necessary when it is determined that the
tissue around your teeth is unhealthy and
cannot be repaired with non-surgical
treatment. Following are the four types of
surgical treatments most commonly
prescribed:
Pocket Reduction Procedures
Bone Grafts
Crown Lengthening
Soft Tissue Grafts
Cosmetic
Procedures
In addition to procedures to treat
periodontal disease, Dr. Gurinsky also
performs cosmetic procedures to enhance your
smile. Oftentimes, patients who pursue
cosmetic procedures notice improved function
as well. Cosmetic procedures include:
Gummy
Smile
Soft Tissue Grafts
Dental Implants
A dental implant is an artificial tooth root
that a periodontist places into your jaw to
hold a replacement tooth or bridge. Dental
implants are an ideal option for people in
good general oral health who have lost a
tooth or teeth due to periodontal disease,
an injury, or some other reason. Read
more on dental implants:
Dental
Implants
