If left untreated, gum disease can escalate to more serious oral health problems, including the loss of teeth. Periodontal care is vital for preserving the structures that support your teeth, including the gums and jawbone. Find comfortable, non-surgical periodontal care from our dentist in Coral Gables, FL.
Periodontics is a branch of dentistry that focuses on preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases and conditions that affect the tissues surrounding and supporting the teeth, such as the gums and jawbone.
Thanks to her expert training and use of advanced technology like laser dentistry, Dr. Gloria Ospina offers patients a wide range of periodontic care.
Gum disease, or periodontal disease, is an infection of the tissues surrounding and supporting the teeth. The earliest stage of gum disease is called gingivitis, and is characterized by inflamed gums. Left untreated, it develops into periodontitis and can lead to soft tissue damage, bone loss, and even tooth loss.
Gum recession is the process of the gum tissue wearing away or pulling back from the teeth, exposing more of the tooth or its root. Gum recession can be caused by poor oral hygiene, aggressive brushing, and other factors.
A reduction in bone density and volume in the jaw can result from periodontal disease, tooth loss, or other oral concerns. Jawbone loss can lead to changes in facial structure and dental problems if not addressed with periodontal care and implant dentistry.
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While not a periodontist by trade, our dentist, Dr. Ospina, has trained in Dallas, TX, with the best of the best dentists and periodontists to learn about periodontics, gum grafting, and soft tissue management. She can perform a wide range of periodontic procedures at our Coral Gables, FL, dental office, from gum surgery to dental implant placement. If your needs require a periodontist, you won’t have to search for a provider: we bring dental specialists like periodontists in-house to you.
Beyond clearing up periodontal disease with the versatile Waterlase MD laser, patients may need to undergo grafting procedures to restore lost gum tissue or bone density. Our Coral Gables, FL, office offers the following grafting services:
With a gum graft procedure, gum tissue is taken from one mouth area and transplanted to another. Gum grafts are often used to treat thinning gums, cover exposed tooth roots, or treat gum recession.
Bone grafts involve transferring bone material to repair and strengthen the jawbone, which can deteriorate after tooth loss. This procedure may be necessary for dental implant surgery, ensuring enough bone mass to support the dental implants.
If periodontal disease has left you with missing teeth, we can help restore your smile with dental implants. Dental implants are titanium screws that function as artificial tooth roots to replace the anatomy missing after tooth loss. Dental implants allow you to restore the aesthetics and function of your smile while providing much-needed stimulation to your jawbone.
