When we see patients with more substantial cases of gum disease, we can offer treatment that manages the disease and safeguards the smile. In fact, we offer treatments employing the latest technology and therapies. In today’s blog, your Brooklyn, NY, periodontist talks about soft tissue plastic surgery, Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP), and laser dentistry!
Signs to Seek Treatment
You should contact our team when you experience the common warning signs of periodontal disease, such as sore, red, and bleeding gums. You could also notice recession or swelling, which changes the appearance of your smile. Care is crucial for avoiding issues like tooth loss, so your smile stays healthy and whole.
Soft Tissue Plastic Surgery
When you have a more advanced stage of gum disease, this could lead to changes to the appearance of your smile, including gum recession, periodontal pockets, and swelling that changes the shape of the gum line. As part of the treatment process to manage the disease, or to prepare the smile for dental implants, we could conduct soft tissue plastic surgery. Using advanced technology, we will improve the appearance and symmetry of the gums, so you can enjoy better oral health and smile with confidence again.
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)
Periodontal disease could cause breakdowns and damage in the soft tissues and underlying bone structure, which could impact the appearance and strength of your smile and even limit your tooth replacement options. But we can facilitate healing in these structures with Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP), in which we inject a special autoplasm. This can heal damage, and even aid in healing following the placement of one or more dental implants.
Dental Lasers
Our team can use dental lasers to conduct treatments for gum disease or modify structure as part of the dental implant placement process. The LANAP and LAPIP systems use lasers to target areas with precision and conduct a comfortable and effective treatment. The lasers rarely require the use of anesthesia, and treatment only takes one visit. You can return to your normal activity after 24 to 48 hours in some cases, and the risk of swelling, bleeding, and infection is much lower too.
If you have any questions about the advanced treatments we use to manage gum disease or aid in the placement of dental implants, then contact our team today to learn more. We want to help you enjoy optimal oral health and full smiles, and you can start care soon!
Schedule Your Periodontic Appointment with Your Brooklyn, NY, Periodontist
Our advanced treatments can restore the health and beauty of your smile, so you can enjoy optimal oral health. To schedule an appointment to improve your gum health, contact your Brooklyn, NY, periodontist by calling (718) 444-3800.
