Periodontics (Gum Treatment)

Signs of and Treatments for Periodontal Disease

While many dental patients disregard the presence of gum disease, periodontal issues can create bigger-picture dental and overall health problems, such as loosening teeth, gum recession, and even elevated risk for heart disease and stroke.

At Studio City Dental Group, our approach to treating gum disease incorporates many facets and approaches to ensure lasting oral health and wellness. Our North Hollywood periodontists, Drs. Nathan Shapiro and Nima Ebrahimi, employ the use of both non-surgical and advanced surgical techniques to prevent the progression of the disease and, in some cases, restore parts of your smile that were damaged by periodontitis.

Periodontal Surgery in North Hollywood

In cases of more advanced periodontal disease, where gum tissue has begun to recede and the health of existing teeth are compromised, our North Hollywood periodontal treatments can include gum surgery, such as:

Correcting Tooth Loss Caused by Gum Disease

In the event that advanced periodontal therapy cannot prevent tooth loss as a result of severe gum disease, patients still have options for promoting better health.

The team of specialists at Studio City Dental Group, including our periodontists, oral surgeons, and general dentists, is capable of replacing one missing tooth or all teeth in a jaw arch that have been lost due to periodontal disease with long-lasting dental implants.

Working in conjunction with restorative dentists, our periodontal therapies employ the most current treatment planning and diagnostics available to meet the individual needs of any patient. If you’re experiencing tell-tale signs of gum disease, which include irritated gum tissue, bleeding, swelling, or persistent bad breath, contact our Studio City periodontists today for your next appointment.