GUM TREATMENTS
Houston Gum Treatments: Effective Treatment for Gum Diseases
Dr. Steven Wolfson is not just a distinguished cosmetic dentist but also a dentist that focuses on diagnosing, preventing, and treating periodontal disease. With his special training in periodontic dentistry, updated dental techniques, and continuous learning, he and his staff can treat and eradicate your gum disease problems.
Houston gum treatments fall under two main categories: non-surgical gum treatments and periodontic surgical treatment. At Tanglewood Center for Aesthetic Dentistry, both procedures are applied and performed by Dr. Wolfson and his expert staff.
Non-Surgical Gum Treatments
Non-surgical procedures are performed by gently cleaning the tooth root surfaces while removing bacteria, plaque and tartar that often build up in the periodontal pockets underneath your gums. This procedure is also called “deep cleaning.” It starts by scaling the tooth to get rid of the plaque and tartar. Then, it is followed up by gentle root planing to make sure the root is smooth so as to help prevent bacteria from reattaching to irregular surfaces.
The advantage of non-surgical periodontal treatment is that it keeps the gums, the teeth, and the tooth roots strong and healthy. It creates a favorable oral environment that prevents harmful bacteria from developing. Hence, dental infections and other gum diseases are avoided as well. Dr. Wolfson will make sure that you don’t lose your natural teeth while preserving your beautiful smile.
Surgical Periodontic Treatments
Surgical periodontic treatment is often the best alternative solution when non-surgical treatments cannot fix the problem. This happens when Dr. Wolfson observes that your gums are unhealthy or that your periodontal disease is acute and severe. At The Tanglewood Center for Aesthetic Dentistry, Dr. Wolfson offers many surgical treatments:
- Crown Lengthening
- Pocket Reduction
- Regeneration Treatments
- Soft Tissue Grafting
