Periodontics

The foundation of a healthy smile

At Westbard Dental, Dr. Choe often says, “The periodontium is the foundation—before we build anything, we must ensure the foundation is strong.”

Healthy gingiva and bone are essential for long-term dental health, which is why we prioritize comprehensive periodontal care before any other treatment.

Dr. Choe provides both non-surgical and surgical periodontal treatments to restore and maintain optimal periodontium.

Non-Surgical Periodontal Treatments

Scaling & Root Planing (Deep Cleaning) – A non-surgical procedure that removes plaque and tartar from below the gumline to control infection and promote healing.
Periodontal Maintenance – Regular deep cleanings (every 3-4 months) to prevent the recurrence of gum disease after initial treatment.
Antibiotic Therapy – Topical or oral antibiotics to reduce bacterial infections in gum pockets.

Surgical Periodontal Treatments

Flap Surgery (Osseous Surgery) – The gums are lifted back to remove deep tartar and reshape the bone to reduce pocket depth.
Pocket Reduction Surgery – Regular deep cleanings (every 3-4 months) to prevent the recurrence of gum disease after initial treatment.
Gum Grafting – Treats gum recession by taking tissue (often from the palate) and grafting it onto areas where the gums have receded.
Bone Grafting & Regeneration – Helps restore lost bone due to periodontal disease by using grafting materials or growth factors to stimulate new bone growth.
Distal Wedge Procedure – A surgical technique to remove excess gum tissue and reduce pocket depth, often on back molars.
Crown Lengthening – Removes excess gum tissue to expose more of the tooth’s surface for esthetic or restorative purposes.
Frenectomy – Removes a tight or restrictive frenum (the tissue connecting the lips or tongue to the gums) to improve mobility and reduce gum recession risks.
Laser Gum Therapy – Uses laser technology to remove infected tissue with minimal discomfort and faster healing.

Periodontics

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Whether you need scaling and root planing, pocket reduction surgery, or gum grafting, bone grafting, crown lengthening, distal wedge, we ensure your foundation is healthy before moving forward with any other dental care.