SERVICES PROVIDED BY WHITTIER PERIODONTIST
Periodontal Disease Management
Comprehensive Periodontal Evaluation
Dr. Dall’Olmo provides comprehensive periodontal evaluations for determining the best course of dental treatment. We strive to provide conservative treatment plans that are minimally invasive, but produce optimal results for healthy and stable gums.
Dr. Dall’Olmo will assess:
Scaling & Root Planing
If caught early, gum disease can often be treated using the scaling & root planing procedure. This treatment option is a deep dental cleaning of the teeth and gums and is used to remove the plaque and tartar build up.
Scaling & root planing reaches deep into the pockets of the gums to remove bacteria. Scaling & root planing also removes bacteria from the tooth roots. This procedure leaves the gums clean of disease causing bacteria, allowing them to begin the healing process. For many patients, scaling & root planing is effective enough to prevent the need for further periodontal treatment. Life long oral hygiene and bi-annual dental cleanings will help keep bacteria in check and gums healthy. |
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Gum Graft Surgery
Gum grafting surgery is used to repair and restore the gum line to a more natural level. The balance between the tooth to gum ratio can create a more aesthetic smile, while helping to protect the health and integrity of the teeth for a lasting smile.
Using sedation dentistry, patients will be made comfortable and prepared for treatment. Gum grafting is a surgical procedure that offers long term results. Gum grafting surgery requires the use of skin from the roof of the patient’s mouth or from a gum tissue donor. The extra gum tissue is surgically removed and then attached to the existing gum line. The tissue extends the gum line and is shaped to create a natural look.
Gum grafting can be used to treat gum recession and can help to prevent further deterioration of your oral health. Untreated, gum recession can lead to tooth loss and even bone loss. Early diagnosis and treatment of gum disease can prevent the development of gum recession. Bi-annual dental checkups can help allow Dr. Dall’Olmo catch the early signs of gum disease, including gum recession, and provide conservative treatment measures before complex concerns develop.
Using sedation dentistry, patients will be made comfortable and prepared for treatment. Gum grafting is a surgical procedure that offers long term results. Gum grafting surgery requires the use of skin from the roof of the patient’s mouth or from a gum tissue donor. The extra gum tissue is surgically removed and then attached to the existing gum line. The tissue extends the gum line and is shaped to create a natural look.
Gum grafting can be used to treat gum recession and can help to prevent further deterioration of your oral health. Untreated, gum recession can lead to tooth loss and even bone loss. Early diagnosis and treatment of gum disease can prevent the development of gum recession. Bi-annual dental checkups can help allow Dr. Dall’Olmo catch the early signs of gum disease, including gum recession, and provide conservative treatment measures before complex concerns develop.
Bone Grafting
When left untreated, periodontal disease can damage the jaw bone. The compromised bone can begin to recede, leaving the face looking sunken or withdrawn. The jaw bone is essential in maintaining the structure of the lower face and the function of the bite. Patients with bone loss become highly susceptible to tooth loss and can also lose the ability to eat and speak normally.
The Bone grafting procedure will be completed in the comfort of our Whittier, CA dentist office. First, Dr. Dall’Olmo will thoroughly clean all disease causing bacteria from the bone. Then, bone grafts and or tissue-stimulating proteins will be attached to the bone to stimulate natural regeneration of the bone structure.
The Bone grafting procedure will be completed in the comfort of our Whittier, CA dentist office. First, Dr. Dall’Olmo will thoroughly clean all disease causing bacteria from the bone. Then, bone grafts and or tissue-stimulating proteins will be attached to the bone to stimulate natural regeneration of the bone structure.