You may not realize the importance of gum tissues until you experience problems that affect your function or self-esteem. Issues like tongue-tie, a “gummy” smile, or gum disease can all make it difficult to live a healthy and confident life. At Max Dental Group, Dr. Graig Fischgrund, our periodontist has experience treating all these soft tissue concerns, from a gingivectomy to a frenectomy in Hicksville & Plainview, NY. Our doctor has completed years of focused education and training diagnosing, treating, and preventing problems related to the gums. He has treated hundreds of patients just like you. This experience also includes specialized bone and tissue grafting as dental implant placement. Our team has the expertise and state-of-the-art technology to efficiently and effectively treat your gum tissues with personalized and targeted treatment.
Our team has the expertise and state-of-the-art technology to efficiently and effectively treat your gum tissues with personalized and targeted treatment.
A gingivectomy is the surgical removal of the gum tissue around teeth. We use PerioLase®, the latest FDA-approved dental laser, to achieve the best results. This is often completed when a person suffers from gum disease to trim away the damaged tissues and reduce the pockets between teeth. A gingivectomy may also remove gum tissue that is causing a “gummy” smile to improve the smile’s overall symmetry and tooth-to-gum ratio and to reduce excess tissue that is prone to infection. Sometimes a gingivectomy is used to gain access to more of a tooth in need of repair. Without excess soft tissues, a restoration like a dental crown can be securely and snuggly attached. Patients who complete this treatment experience improved dental function and better smile aesthetics.
A frenectomy is a surgical procedure that removes the frenulum, or the tissue restricting the movement of the tongue or upper lip. We also use PerioLase® for this procedure for precision and efficiency. Patients with tongue-tie or lip-tie can experience numerous functional problems associated with eating, swallowing, breathing and speaking. A frenulum that grows abnormally can also affect the development of the two front teeth, creating a gap that orthodontics may not be able to close. A frenectomy in Hicksville, NY is a fast procedure made painless with numbing agents and sedation. Infants, children and adults who undergo this procedure experience better function, health and confidence.
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