Gum disease typically begins with bacterial accumulation on the teeth and gums, leading to plaque formation. These bacteria release compounds that provoke an immune response, making swollen, red, and tender gums prone to bleeding. Gum infection can progress without intervention, causing damage to the attachment between the gums and teeth and, in severe cases, even affecting the underlying bone tissue.
Untreated gum disease may result in tooth sensitivity, difficulty chewing, and tooth loss. At Diamond District Dental, we offer gum disease treatment, prioritizing your comfort and well-being throughout the process.
Many people overlook the potential link between gum disease and various overall health problems, including memory loss, pancreatic cancer, diabetes, heart disease, preterm delivery, and low birth weight babies. Timely gingivitis treatment is essential to halt the inflammatory process and prevent irreversible damage. Untreated gum disease can pose significant risks to overall health, increasing susceptibility to conditions such as heart disease, pancreatitis, and certain cancers. At Diamond District Dental, our team is proficient in addressing periodontitis at any stage, ensuring a healthy, functional smile.
Effective gum disease treatment typically involves multiple stages and ongoing care to maintain oral health. While we empathize with the financial concerns of some patients, these treatments are indispensable for preventing severe health issues and expensive dental procedures in the future. We are committed to improving your well-being through effective periodontal disease treatment and assist in navigating financing options to ensure you receive the necessary care.
Deep cleaning, scaling, and root planing are advanced dental procedures for treating periodontal disease and compromised tissue attachment. Typically serving as the initial step in periodontal treatment, these techniques involve meticulously removing bacterial buildup from the root surfaces of each tooth. This comprehensive approach aims to alleviate inflammation and enhance the attachment of healthy gum tissue, promoting improved oral health.
Crown Lengthening
Crown lengthening involves removing excess gum tissue and, in some cases, bone to expose more of a tooth’s structure. This treatment is often performed to improve aesthetics, especially for patients with a “gummy” smile, or to prepare a tooth for restoration, such as a crown or bridge.
By increasing the visible portion of the tooth, crown lengthening allows for better-fitting dental restorations and enhances the smile’s overall appearance. Recovery from the procedure typically involves discomfort and swelling, but most patients can return to normal activities within a few days.
Gingival grafting, also known as gum grafting, is a surgical procedure that involves taking tissue from another part of the mouth or using donor tissue to reinforce or restore gum tissue around teeth. This procedure is commonly performed to treat gum recession, which exposes tooth roots, increases sensitivity, and heightens the risk of decay and periodontal disease.
Gingival grafting enhances the gums’ health and aesthetics by covering exposed roots, promoting a more balanced smile. Recovery from the procedure generally includes some discomfort and a few dietary restrictions, with full healing typically occurring within a few weeks.
Osseous Surgery
Osseous surgery treats advanced periodontal disease by reshaping the bone surrounding the teeth. It involves removing infected gum tissue and reshaping the underlying bone to eliminate pockets where bacteria can thrive.
This surgery helps to reduce gum inflammation, improve oral hygiene, and prevent further bone loss. Recovery from osseous surgery typically involves following a strict oral care routine and attending follow-up appointments to monitor healing.
LANAP®
LANAP, or Laser-Assisted New Attachment Procedure [LINK TO LANAP], is a minimally invasive treatment for gum disease that utilizes a specialized dental laser to target and eliminate infected tissue. Unlike traditional gum surgery, LANAP preserves healthy gum tissue while removing bacteria and tartar from the periodontal pockets.
This technique promotes healing and regeneration, allowing faster recovery and less postoperative patient discomfort. Additionally, LANAP can improve gum health and support the new attachment of the gums to the teeth, ultimately restoring oral health and preventing further complications.
Pinhole Surgical Technique (PST)
The Pinhole Surgical Technique (PST) is a minimally invasive procedure designed to treat gum recession by repositioning the gums without traditional grafting. During the procedure, a small pinhole is created in the gum tissue, allowing our team to use specialized instruments to gently loosen and reposition the gums over the exposed tooth roots.
This technique preserves the surrounding tissue, minimizes discomfort, and often results in faster healing than conventional gum grafting methods. PST enhances the smile’s aesthetics by covering receded areas and helps protect the tooth roots from sensitivity and decay.
Frenectomy
A frenectomy removes or modifies a frenum, a small fold of tissue that connects the lip, tongue, or cheek to the underlying gum tissue. This procedure is commonly performed to address issues caused by an overly tight frenum, such as tongue-tie (ankyloglossia) or lip-tie, which can interfere with speech, feeding, or dental alignment.
Frenectomies can be performed using a scalpel, laser, or scissors, often resulting in minimal discomfort and a quick recovery. Following the procedure, patients may experience improved oral function and enhanced aesthetics, particularly in lip or tongue cases.
Gingivectomy
A gingivectomy removes excess gum tissue to treat periodontal disease or improve the smile’s aesthetics. This procedure is often recommended for patients with severe gum overgrowth, pockets of infection, or excessive gum tissue that may cause discomfort or affect oral hygiene.
We carefully remove the affected gum tissue during the procedure, allowing for better access to the tooth roots and promoting healthier gum contour. Recovery typically involves some swelling and discomfort, but patients can enjoy improved gum health and a more balanced smile with proper care.
LAPIP
LAPIP, or Laser-Assisted Peri-Implantitis Procedure [LINK TO FAILING IMPLANTS], is a minimally invasive treatment designed to address peri-implantitis, an infection that affects the tissues surrounding dental implants. Utilizing advanced laser technology, LAPIP targets and removes bacteria and infected tissue while preserving healthy bone and gum structures.
This procedure promotes healing and regeneration of the affected area and helps restore the dental implant’s stability and longevity. With reduced discomfort and faster recovery times compared to traditional surgical methods, LAPIP offers an effective solution for maintaining implant health and overall oral hygiene.
Peri-Implantitis Treatment
Peri-implantitis is an inflammatory condition that affects the soft and hard tissues surrounding a dental implant, often resulting from bacterial infection. It is characterized by gum inflammation and bone loss and, in severe cases, can lead to the failure of the implant if not treated promptly.
Risk factors for peri-implantitis include poor oral hygiene, smoking, and a history of periodontal disease, which can compromise the health of the implant site. Early detection and intervention are crucial, with treatment options ranging from non-surgical methods, such as scaling and root planing, to more advanced procedures like LAPIP for more severe cases.
Osseous Surgery
Osseous surgery treats advanced periodontal disease by reshaping the bone surrounding the teeth. It involves removing infected gum tissue and reshaping the underlying bone to eliminate pockets where bacteria can thrive.
This surgery helps to reduce gum inflammation, improve oral hygiene, and prevent further bone loss. Recovery from osseous surgery typically involves following a strict oral care routine and attending follow-up appointments to monitor healing.
A frenectomy removes or modifies a frenum, a small fold of tissue that connects the lip, tongue, or cheek to the underlying gum tissue. This procedure is commonly performed to address issues caused by an overly tight frenum, such as tongue-tie (ankyloglossia) or lip-tie, which can interfere with speech, feeding, or dental alignment.
Frenectomies can be performed using a scalpel, laser, or scissors, often resulting in minimal discomfort and a quick recovery. Following the procedure, patients may experience improved oral function and enhanced aesthetics, particularly in lip or tongue cases.
LAPIP, or Laser-Assisted Peri-Implantitis Procedure , is a minimally invasive treatment designed to address peri-implantitis, an infection that affects the tissues surrounding dental implants. Utilizing advanced laser technology, LAPIP targets and removes bacteria and infected tissue while preserving healthy bone and gum structures.
This procedure promotes healing and regeneration of the affected area and helps restore the dental implant’s stability and longevity. With reduced discomfort and faster recovery times compared to traditional surgical methods, LAPIP offers an effective solution for maintaining implant health and overall oral hygiene.
Peri-implantitis is an inflammatory condition that affects the soft and hard tissues surrounding a dental implant, often resulting from bacterial infection. It is characterized by gum inflammation and bone loss and, in severe cases, can lead to the failure of the implant if not treated promptly.
Risk factors for peri-implantitis include poor oral hygiene, smoking, and a history of periodontal disease, which can compromise the health of the implant site. Early detection and intervention are crucial, with treatment options ranging from non-surgical methods, such as scaling and root planing, to more advanced procedures like LAPIP for more severe cases.
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