Periodontics

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.

What Is Periodontics?

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.

What Concerns Can Periodontics Address?

Gum Disease

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

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.

Jawbone Loss

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.

All Dental Treatments Done In-House Specialists Brought to You

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.

We Use Laser Dentistry To Treat Periodontal Disease

We use the Waterlase® MD laser at our Coral Gables, FL, office to provide patients with non-surgical periodontal treatment. Laser dentistry offers many benefits, such as reduced bleeding, expedited healing, a more comfortable treatment experience, and enhanced precision.

Watch how the Waterlase MD laser can remove diseased tissue and bacteria from periodontal pockets around the tooth roots. Thanks to dental lasers, periodontal disease can be treated without scalpels or sutures.

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Gum and Bone Grafts For Periodontal Concerns

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:

Invest in Your Oral Health With 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.

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