Pocket Depth Reduction

Eliminating the bacteria under the gums that causes periodontal disease is the first step in the treatment process. If deep pockets still remain after scaling and root planing, pocket reduction therapy is essential for eliminating these remaining deep pockets still harboring bacteria and toxins. Deep pockets are difficult to clean and leaving them as they are increases the possibility of your condition returning to what it was before scaling and root planing. If a special procedure to reduce the depth of your pockets is necessary, Dr. Farhoumand will explain exactly what to expect from this procedure, including why it’s necessary in your case.

Guided Tissue Regeneration

With time, untreated periodontal disease will begin to break down the supportive structures of your smile, including the gums and bone. Once this occurs, it can put you at a higher risk of losing teeth. Guided tissue regeneration is a surgical process that allows Dr. Farhoumand to add an artificial membrane between the bone and gums to help them heal and regenerate, providing your smile with a once again strong and healthy foundation.

Esthetic Crown Lengthening

The opposite issue of gum recession is having a gummy smile, which requires removing excess soft tissue from the teeth instead of grafting it on. If you feel your teeth appear stubby and short, impacting the overall beauty of your grin, Dr. Farhoumand can safely and precisely remove a small amount of excess tissue to reveal more of your dental structure. The result of esthetic crown lengthening is a smile that appears balanced and doesn’t look overly gummy.

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