Oral surgery and periodontal care
Healthy teeth start with healthy gums.
Gum disease is the most common reason adults lose teeth, and it is treatable.
About this service
Periodontal disease damages the gums and, over time, the bone that holds your teeth. Early on it is treated with scaling and root planing. Where pockets are deep, flap surgery lets us clean the root surfaces directly and reshape the tissue so the gums can heal against the tooth.
We manage it in the office, from deep cleanings to flap surgery, treat dental infections, perform frenectomies, and refer to periodontists when a case needs a specialist.
We also treat dental infections and abscesses, including drainage where needed, and perform frenectomies, a small procedure that releases a tight band of tissue under the lip or tongue. For advanced or complex cases we work with periodontists we trust and coordinate your care.
Who it may be appropriate for
- Patients with bleeding, receding or tender gums
- People with deep gum pockets or bone loss on x-ray
- Anyone with a swollen area or abscess that needs treating
- Children or adults with a lip or tongue tie
A guide, not a diagnosis. Only an exam can confirm what is right for you.
What it gives you.
01
Treated in stages
From deep cleaning to surgery, matched to how far the disease has progressed.
02
Infections dealt with
Abscesses and infections treated promptly, not left to worsen.
03
Specialists when needed
Referral to a periodontist when that is the right care, with your records sent ahead.
What to expect
The visit, start to finish.
Periodontal procedures we provide
- Scaling and root planing
- Flap surgery
- Frenectomy
- Treatment of dental infections
- Referral to periodontists
- 01
Assessment
Gum measurements and x-rays show the extent of the disease.
- 02
Treatment
Deep cleaning first, and surgery only where it is needed, always under local anaesthetic.
- 03
Maintenance
A cleaning interval set for your gums, usually more frequent than six months at first.
Insurance
Sunny Smiles accepts state insurance. Call to verify your plan for this treatment.
Insurance and paymentQuestions
Frequently asked.
A procedure where the gum is gently lifted so the dentist can clean the root surfaces and bone directly, then repositioned to heal snugly against the tooth. It is used when pockets are too deep for a deep cleaning alone.
Monday to Saturday: 8 AM to 6 PM
Sunday: 10 AM to 1 PM
Opening Monday, November 16
Serving Blaine and the surrounding area.
Ready when you are.
Request a time online, or call and talk to a person.