Periodontal Treatment in Miami, FL
Trusted Periodontal Treatment Specialist serving Miami, FL
Periodontal Treatment in Miami, FL
When you need effective periodontal treatment in Miami FL, Sharp Dentistry & Associates offers comprehensive care for gum disease and oral infections. Our skilled periodontist, Dr. Bruno Sharp, provides advanced periodontal treatment in Miami FL to patients throughout the Coconut Grove neighborhood and surrounding areas in Miami. Whether you’re dealing with early-stage gingivitis or advanced periodontitis, our periodontal treatment in Miami FL can help restore your oral health and prevent further complications. Early intervention is key to successful treatment outcomes, so don’t delay seeking the periodontal treatment in Miami FL that you need. Contact Sharp Dentistry & Associates today to schedule your consultation and take the first step toward healthier gums.
What is periodontal disease?
Periodontal disease references any infections that affect the structures that hold your teeth in place, including your gums, your periodontal ligament, and your alveolar bone. When people talk about periodontal disease, they usually mean gum disease. The team at Sharp Dentistry & Associates offers periodontal treatments for gum disease types like:
- Gingivitis
- Peri-implant mucositis
- Peri-implantitis and periodontal disease
- Aggressive periodontitis
- Chronic periodontitis
- Necrotizing periodontal disease
Gum diseases such as these form from plaque, a sticky bacteria that builds up on your teeth and hardens if you don’t remove it through regular brushing. Left unchecked, gum disease eventually destroys your gums and teeth.
How does periodontal treatment work?
Generally, periodontal treatment works in 2-3 different phases, which Dr. Sharp’s team adjusts according to your periodontal health. If you’re anxious about any in-office treatments, don’t hesitate to ask the practice for sedation to relax and calm you.
Phase one
During the first phase of treatment, Sharp Dentistry & Associates focuses on getting your infection under control. To do this, your team identifies the source of your periodontal disease and helps you address it. Controlling your infection requires a concerted effort on your part, as well as your dental team. Typically, your part of the equation involves making certain changes, such as improving your oral hygiene or smoking cessation. Meanwhile, Dr. Sharp’s team does their part via non-surgical periodontal treatments like scaling and root planing. During scaling and root planing, he carefully removes plaque and tartar from deep periodontal pockets and smooths your tooth roots to eliminate bacterial toxins. If needed, Dr. Sharp & his team of periodontists follows scaling and root planing with add-on therapy, such as a round of antibiotics to help kill the infection.
Phase two
If non-surgical treatments don’t seem to work, or if your infection is too deep to clean well, Dr. Sharp may suggest you move to the second phase of treatment, you might need a surgical approach such as A) Osseo Surgery B) Extraction of the hopeless teeth or tooth and placement of an implant C) Bone Graft and after 3 to 4 months placement of an implant.
Phase three
Finally, phase three is maintenance. Maintenance ensures that your periodontal disease doesn’t come back by observing good oral hygiene habits. When you finish your periodontal treatments, Dr. Sharp and his team discusses your oral hygiene in detail with you to make sure that you know what you need to do to keep your teeth healthy. He also schedules you for a three-month check-up.
Periodontal health matters. Left to its own devices, untreated periodontal disease correlates to an increased risk of developing diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and respiratory illnesses. Even when it’s less severe, it’s unpleasant.
For individualized periodontal treatment, reach out to Sharp Dentistry & Associates online or over the phone today.
Are you looking for complete oral rehabilitation in Miami FL? Book an appointment with us by click on this link or by calling us at 305-857-0990 or 305-677-8905.
Frequently Asked Questions About Periodontal Treatment in Miami FL
Dr. Bruno Sharp and his team of periodontists in Coconut Grove provide customized three-phase periodontal treatment in Miami FL with both non-surgical and surgical options, plus sedation services for patient comfort.
Periodontal treatment in Miami FL duration varies by severity. Phase 1 takes 2-4 weeks, Phase 2 (if needed) requires additional months for healing, and Phase 3 involves ongoing three-month maintenance visits.
Most dental insurance plans cover periodontal treatment in Miami FL when medically necessary. Coverage includes scaling, root planing, and maintenance. Sharp Dentistry & Associates will verify your benefits before starting treatment.
You may need periodontal treatment in Miami FL if you have bleeding gums, bad breath, gum recession, loose teeth, or painful chewing. Early periodontal treatment in Miami FL prevents tooth loss and reduces health risks.
Our periodontal treatment in Miami FL is comfortable with sedation options available. Most patients experience minimal discomfort during scaling and root planing, with any sensitivity resolving within days.
Maintain your periodontal treatment in Miami FL results through excellent oral hygiene, regular three-month maintenance appointments, avoiding tobacco, and following Dr. Sharp’s post-treatment care instructions.