PERIODONTAL SERVICES

Cosmetic Periodontal Surgery

These procedures are a predictable way to cover unsightly, sensitive, or exposed root surfaces and to prevent future gum recession. If you are unhappy with the appearance of short unsightly teeth this can be greatly improved by a periodontal procedures by Dr. Mehta .

Although your teeth appear short, they may actually be the proper length. The teeth may be covered with too much gum tissue. We can correct this by performing the periodontal plastic surgery procedure, crown lengthening.

During this procedure, excess gum and bone tissue are reshaped to expose more of the natural tooth. This can be done to more than one tooth, to even your gum line, and to create a beautiful smile.

Another cosmetic procedure is the soft tissue graft. It is used to cover unattractive tooth roots, reduce gum recession, and protect the roots from decay and eventual loss.

Periodontal Plastic Surgery

Do you think you have a "gummy smiles" or feel that your teeth too much on one side but not another? If so, Dr Mehta now can actually change the shape of your gum-line to enhance the look of your smile.

Cosmetic tooth or gum contouring/reshaping is a simple way to reshape uneven teeth edges or gum tissue. Gum reshaping can correct misaligned teeth, uneven lengths, ridges or grooves. Gum contouring on the other hand can fix your smile-line, the relationship of your teeth with your gum tissue and facial features.

If your teeth are too long, different lengths, slightly misshapen, gum reshaping is a conservative approach to correct them. Gummy smiles can make your teeth appear too small or disproportional causing your smile to be less attractive. An uneven gum line or smile can be unsightly and can lower self-esteem, especially in the workplace.

By having your teeth or gums contoured, your smile will be even and healthy, allowing you to present an air of beauty and professionalism to those around you.

Gingival overgrowth is a condition in which the gums become swollen and “grow over” the teeth. Certain medications may cause gingival overgrowth. Overgrown gums make it easier for bacteria to accumulate and attack supporting structures of the teeth, which can lead to severe periodontal infection tooth decay, and oral infections.

Patients who are experiencing drug-associated gingival enlargement are treated according to the extent of the overgrowth of tissue. Regularly scheduled hygiene appointments as frequently as every three months, to ensure the thorough removal of plaque and calculus in area that are inaccessible with a toothbrush and floss