You may not be aware of what caused the recession, but prior to treatment Dr. Salha can help you identify the factors contributing to the problem. Once these contributing factors are controlled, a soft tissue graft procedure will stop and help to prevent additional recession and bone loss.

Soft tissue grafts are used to cover roots where excessive gingival recession are present. During this procedure, Dr. Salha takes gum tissue from your palate or another donor source to cover the exposed root. This can be done for one tooth or several teeth depending on the severity of the recession. A soft tissue graft can reduce further recession and bone loss. In some cases, it can cover exposed roots to protect them from decay and/or may also reduce tooth sensitivity.

When this is the case, a normal prophylaxis is not possible, and a more aggressive procedure called a full mouth debridement is necessary. It involves scaling to remove the calculus and plaque from the teeth. This will make it possible for the patient’s gums to begin the process of healing, and just as importantly, it makes a thorough oral examination possible.

Your bone and gum tissue should fit snugly around your teeth like a turtleneck around your neck. When you have periodontal disease, this supporting tissue and bone is destroyed, forming ‘pockets’ around the teeth. Over time, these pockets become deeper, providing a larger space for bacteria to live. As bacteria develop around the teeth, they can accumulate and advance under the gum tissue. These deep pockets collect even more bacteria, resulting in further bone and tissue loss. Eventually, if too much bone is lost, the teeth will need to be extracted.

Your bone and gum tissue should fit snugly around your teeth like a turtleneck around your neck. When you have periodontal disease, this supporting tissue and bone is destroyed, forming ‘pockets’ around the teeth. Over time, these pockets become deeper, providing a larger space for bacteria to live. As bacteria develop around the teeth, they can accumulate and advance under the gum tissue. These deep pockets collect even more bacteria, resulting in further bone and tissue loss. Eventually, if too much bone is lost, the teeth will need to be extracted.

A typical Oral Health Periodontal Maintenance Therapy visit may include, a periodontal examination, an evaluation of your oral hygiene, a review of the proper techniques for brushing, flossing or other methods of cleaning. Cleaning and polishing of your teeth, including the removal of plaque, calculus (tartar) and stains, X-rays and treatment of tooth sensitivity.

ARESTIN (minocycline hydrochloride) Microspheres, 1 mg is an effective antibiotic treatment that comes in powder form. This powder is placed inside infected periodontal pockets just after the Hygienist finishes the scaling and root planning (SRP) procedure.

ARESTIN (minocycline hydrochloride) Microspheres, 1 mg is an effective antibiotic treatment that comes in powder form. This powder is placed inside infected periodontal pockets just after the Hygienist finishes the scaling and root planning (SRP) procedure.

ARESTIN (minocycline hydrochloride) Microspheres, 1 mg is an effective antibiotic treatment that comes in powder form. This powder is placed inside infected periodontal pockets just after the Hygienist finishes the scaling and root planning (SRP) procedure.

ARESTIN (minocycline hydrochloride) Microspheres, 1 mg is an effective antibiotic treatment that comes in powder form. This powder is placed inside infected periodontal pockets just after the Hygienist finishes the scaling and root planning (SRP) procedure.

ARESTIN (minocycline hydrochloride) Microspheres, 1 mg is an effective antibiotic treatment that comes in powder form. This powder is placed inside infected periodontal pockets just after the Hygienist finishes the scaling and root planning (SRP) procedure.