Periodontics

Periodontal disease also commonly referred to, as Gum disease is frequently the cause for tooth loss in adults. This disease is closely associated with Heart Disease, Diabetes and Pre-term low birth weight infants when present in pregnant women.

Periodontal Treatment involves:

Root Planing and Curettage (Deep Scaling)
Periodontal Flap Surgery
Bone Grafting

Periodontal treatment can also be done for cosmetic reasons and includes procedures such as:

Root Coverage
Crown Lengthening