Your gums are just as crucial as your teeth for maintaining overall oral health. Neglecting proper gum care can lead to the buildup of harmful bacteria, resulting in serious diseases like gingivitis or periodontal disease. These conditions can cause symptoms ranging from swollen and bleeding gums to severe infections, tooth loss, and persistent pain. Ensuring that your gums receive the same attention and care as your teeth is vital in preventing these issues and maintaining a healthy, pain-free smile.

At Park Smiles NYC, we provide exceptional periodontal care to ensure your gums are just as healthy as your teeth. Our experienced specialists offer top-notch care in our modern, comfortable facilities. Utilizing advanced technology and the latest techniques, we will customize your periodontal treatment to meet your unique needs, health history, and smile goals. 

What is Carnegie Hill Periodontics?

Periodontics in Carnegie Hill involves the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of gum diseases and their complications. A periodontist is a specialized dentist focusing on the tissues surrounding the teeth, including:

• Gum tissue
• Hard tissue covering the tooth root, also known as the cementum
• Periodontal ligament, which attaches teeth to the jawbone
• Alveolar bone, which contains the tooth sockets in the jawbone

While general dentists handle preventive and restorative treatments like fillings, cleanings, and crowns, periodontists specialize in treating the gums and the other supporting structures around the teeth. In addition to completing four years of dental school, periodontists undergo three additional years of training to address complex issues related to these complex tissues. 

Types of Periodontal Procedures We Offer at Park Smiles NYC

At Park Smiles NYC, our periodontal specialists offer several different treatments to address a wide range of oral health concerns. A few procedures we provide include the following:

• Gum Grafts: During this procedure to treat gum recession, the periodontist removes tissue from the roof of the mouth and transplants it to the gums to cover tooth roots. 
• Crown Lengthening: When teeth appear too short due to high gum coverage, the periodontist can remove the excess tissue to expose more of the teeth. 
• Osseous Surgery: During osseous surgery, the periodontist can reshape deformities and remove pockets in the alveolar bone to reduce or eliminate the indentations that cause gum disease.
• Root Planing and Scaling: To prevent periodontal disease from advancing, the periodontist can perform this procedure to clean teeth below the gum line to restore oral health. 
• Periodontal Disease Treatments: Periodontal or gum disease is the chronic inflammation of the gums due to bacterial infection. Periodontists employ various surgical and non-surgical treatment methods to heal the gums based on the severity. 

Gum disease can result from various factors, including genetics, poor oral hygiene, ongoing stress, and teeth grinding. Regardless of the cause, Park Smiles NYC is here to alleviate your discomfort, improve your oral health, and help you take the best care of your teeth and gums.

What Are the Benefits of Periodontal Care?

Gum disease often goes unnoticed in its early stages, making it easy to underestimate its long-term impact on your health. However, maintaining a healthy gum line is crucial for overall oral health and offers several benefits:

• Relief from Discomfort: Infected gums can be sore, tender, and prone to bleeding, making brushing and flossing uncomfortable. Treating gum disease alleviates these symptoms, making oral care easier.
• A Beautiful Smile: Healthy gums frame your teeth and enhance your smile. Periodontal care can reduce swelling and bleeding, restore your gum line, and improve the appearance of your teeth by removing tartar and plaque.
• Fresh Breath: Bad breath, often caused by rotting food particles, bacteria, and plaque, is a common symptom of gum disease. Periodontics can help restore naturally fresh breath.
• Better Cardiovascular Health: According to the American Journal of Preventative Health, there may be a connection between gum disease and an increased risk of heart attack and stroke, making periodontal care important for overall cardiovascular health.
• Preventative Care: Untreated gum disease can lead to cavities, jawbone recession, abscesses, and tooth loss. Seeking periodontal care early can prevent these long-term dental problems and their associated costs.

At Park Smiles NYC, we are dedicated to helping you achieve and maintain the smile you deserve through comprehensive and compassionate periodontal care.

Discuss Your Oral Health Care With an Experienced Periodontist at Park Smiles NYC

The experienced periodontists at Park Smiles NYC are here to help you restore your gum health. Our dedicated team offers a comprehensive range of periodontal services to meet all your oral health needs. We understand the importance of healthy gums for your overall well-being and are committed to ensuring your satisfaction throughout your treatment journey.

Schedule an appointment today by contacting us at (212) 988-6724 or filling out our contact form.