Gum Treatments

What are gum treatments?

Gum treatments at Advanced Family Dentistry involve procedures that correct problems with your gums, particularly gum disease, receding gums, or a gummy smile. Dr. Parhizkar tailors gum treatments to your needs based on the severity of the problem, how it affects your smile, and your long-term goals.

Which conditions may require gum treatments?

Dr. Parhizkar may suggest gum treatments for the following conditions:

• Gum disease (periodontal disease)
• Gummy smile
• Tight or thick frenum (connects the gums to your upper lip)
• Receding gums
• Gum injuries
• Jawbone loss

In addition to receding gums, other signs of gum disease include tenderness, bright red or swollen gums, and bleeding gums. Advanced Family Dentistry also offers bone grafting to correct bone loss within your jaw, which is commonly caused by gum disease. 

Which gum treatments are available?

Advanced Family Dentistry offers the following gum treatments:

Frenectomy

A frenectomy is a simple dental procedure in which Dr. Parhizkar removes or loosens the frenum, a small piece of tissue connecting your gums to your upper lip.

Laser treatments

Laser treatments at Advanced Family Dentistry can eliminate infected tissues around your gums to promote healing. Lasers also reshape your gum line or remove extra tissue that contributes to a gummy smile. 

Gum grafting

Gum grafting uses healthy soft tissue from other areas of your mouth or a donor to build up your gum line, improve its appearance, and better support your teeth.

Pocket reduction surgery

During pocket reduction surgery, Dr. Parhizkar removes tartar and plaque deep under your gums and reduces gaps between your gums and teeth caused by gum disease. He may combine this treatment with gum grafting or other regenerative solutions. 

Professional teeth cleanings

If you have minor (early-stage) gum disease, thorough professional dental cleanings help reduce the risk of disease progression. 

Scaling and root planing

During scaling and root planing, Dr. Parhizkar cleans deep beneath your gums to eliminate bacteria and plaque in areas your toothbrush can’t reach well. 

Guided tissue regeneration (GTR)

During GTR, Dr. Parhizkar places an artificial membrane between your gums and bone grafting materials to optimize tissue regeneration.

Which gum treatment is right for me?

To determine which gum treatments best suit you, Dr. Parhizkar examines your teeth and gums, reviews your dental history, and the results of your dental X-rays, and discusses your goals. He also measures your gum pocket depth to personalize a plan that offers a superior outcome. 

Schedule a gum treatment evaluation with Dr. Parhizkar at Advanced Family Dentistry by calling the office or booking a visit online today.