Tooth Extraction

Extractions are needed when a tooth can no longer be saved by root canal treatment or other treatments. The tooth is removed to prevent damage to the gums and other teeth. After the tooth has been removed we can restore it with a dental implant or bridge.

Frenectomy (Tongue Tie Treatment)

Babies are sometimes born with a condition known as tongue or lip-tie that occurs when the connective tissue between the tongue or lip and the inside of the mouth is too tight. If this condition isn’t treated, it can cause difficulty eating and speaking. We treat tongue and lip-tie by surgically loosening the tissue and relieving the tension.

Scaling and Root Planing

Deep cleaning techniques such as scaling and root planing are used to remove plaque and tartar from the roots of your teeth to prevent infection. Root planing is also used to smooth the roots of the teeth to prevent the gums from becoming irritated and vulnerable to infection.

Video: Scaling

Ridge/Socket Preservation

The socket left after a tooth is extracted can collapse, potentially causing other teeth to become misaligned or deterioration of the bone near the socket. We fill the socket with dental material to prevent it from collapsing after extraction.

Ridge Augmentation

The alveolar ridge is the structure formed by your gums and jawbones. Sometimes when a patient has lost multiple teeth, the alveolar ridge can deteriorate, which can change the shape of your face and result in further bone loss. In cases where this deterioration has happened, we can rebuild the ridge with bone and gum tissue grafts.

Sinus Augmentation

When placing dental implants in the upper jaw, there is sometimes not enough bone to properly support the implant. We can augment and strengthen the bone by using bone grafts.

Bone Grafts

Injury or gum infections can cause deterioration of the jawbones. We use bone grafts to repair this damage and strengthen the jawbone. After the grafts are placed, the grafted bone integrates into and augments your natural bone.

Gum Grafting

We can repair damaged gum tissue with a gingival graft (gum graft.) Gum grafts are also used for the cosmetic treatment of the gums. The grafted tissue is moved from another area of your mouth to the gums being treated.

Pocket Depth Reduction

Your gums can pull back from the roots of the teeth to form small pockets. These pockets can gradually fill with food particles, which can lead to the growth of bacteria and cause a gum infection. Pocket depth reduction is a procedure to reduce or eliminate these pockets to prevent them from becoming infected.

Flap Procedures

A flap procedure is a surgical procedure where a small “flap” is made in the gums so we can access the tissues underneath. The flap is closed with sutures after treatment.

Crown Lengthening

We can remove the gum from around the root of a tooth to expose more enamel and make the tooth “longer.” This procedure is used for the cosmetic treatment of a “gummy smile” or to prepare a tooth for a dental crown or other restoration.