At Starr Dentistry, we offer periodontal procedures to treat periodontal disease, or gum disease, and save or rebuild bone or gum tissue to save teeth or prepare for the placement of dental implants.
Periodontal procedures are typically performed to preserve the jaw bone and/or gums to save teeth or allow for the placement of dental implants.
Home care is an extremely important part of maintaining healthy teeth and gums, but even excellent home care cannot prevent bacteria and plaque. If the plaque is not removed, it can harden, becoming calculus.
Scaling and Root Planing
Scaling and root planing is a non-surgical procedure used to treat gum disease. During the scaling process, specialized dental instruments are used to remove dental plaque and calculus from beneath the gums. Planing is the procedure used to smooth the tooth’s root after the scaling process. Root planing helps the gums heal and reattach themselves to a cleaner and smoother root surface.
Periodontal Maintenance Program
Our experienced team offers exceptional periodontal maintenance to keep your smile healthy and to treat gum disease in the mouth. During your visit, our team will perform an oral examination as well as an oral hygiene cleaning.
Biopsy
The health of the mucosa, the smooth, pink lining inside the mouth, is vital for overall oral well-being. Changes in its color or texture may signal underlying issues, including the potential for oral cancer. It’s imperative not to overlook symptoms such as unhealing sores or lumps within the mouth’s interior surfaces. We urge patients to report any irregularities during their visits, as timely biopsies can be crucial for early detection and treatment. Our practice emphasizes the importance of awareness and proactive communication for maintaining oral health.
Frenectomies for Lip Tie
A frenectomy is a simple surgical procedure performed to release the connection of the “frenum,” a connective muscle between two tissues. There are two types of oral frenectomies that are frequently performed on both adults and children for a variety of reasons.
A labial frenectomy is performed on the tissue that connects the lip to the gums. This may be performed on children or adults to aid with orthodontic treatment or even help with the proper fitting for a denture or appliance.
Ridge Preservation
Ridge preservation involves placing a regenerative bone grafting material into and around the empty tooth socket immediately following an extraction to rebuild the ridge of bone that is left weakened and unsupported. Augmentation can help rebuild the natural lines of the bone and can also help re-establish the bone’s width and height for a future dental implant.
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