When we have periodontal disease and the issue isn’t not treated and reaches a more advanced stage, there could be recession and deep pockets along the gum line, which alters the appearance of the smile. Our team can help! In today’s blog, your Brooklyn, NY periodontist and dental implant expert talks about soft tissue plastic surgery.
The Presence of Gum Disease
How do you know if you need to see our team for periodontic care? When we develop gingivitis and periodontal disease, this could lead to soreness in the gums, as well as more redness than normal. You could also experience bleeding when you brush and floss. As the issue grows in severity, this could cause gum recession that not only alters the appearance of your smile, making your teeth appear longer, but could increases the risk of periodontitis and tooth loss. As part of the treatment, we could use soft tissue plastic surgery to address receding tissues and reshape the gum line for better health and improved esthetics.
Soft Tissue Plastic Surgery
The process often involves the use of advanced dental lasers, which can provide care without the need for scalpels and sutures, so the area heals quickly with a reduced risk of complication, and care could only take one visit to complete. You may return to your normal routine after only a day or two of rest! Our team will use the lasers to destroy harmful bacteria and remove diseased parts of your gums, so healthy tissues can attach to the teeth and close deep pockets. We also manipulate tissues to help ensure better symmetry and a more attractive smile. This could help address changes to your smile and also prepare you for dental implant placement. With lasers, the process is done quickly and comfortably, with little to no need for anesthesia or sedation. The risk of swelling, infection, and bleeding is much lower too!
Healing with Platelet Rich Plasma
Following the treatment, we could also administer Platelet Rich Plasma, injecting a special autoplasm that helps facilitate faster healing in the gums and attachment tissues, so you can return to your normal routine faster and ensure optimal results! This is also used for help your smile recover following dental implant placement. If you have any questions about how we help your smile with soft tissue plastic surgery, or about our use of dental lasers and Platelet Rich Plasma, then reach out to our team today to learn more and get started!
Brooklyn Periodontics Provides Gum Grafting and More
Our team wants to help you enjoy good oral health, and that includes addressing issues like recession and deep pockets. For more information on periodontal treatment and helping your smile, then please call Brooklyn Periodontics & Implantology in Brooklyn, NY at (718) 444-3800 today.
