Gum Disease Treatment - Wareham, MA

This procedure in Wareham, MA, involves reshaping or recontouring gum tissue and sometimes bone around a tooth or teeth to create a new gum-to–tooth relationship. Functional crown lengthening is necessary when there isn’t adequate tooth structure to place a crown or bridge. Aesthetic crown lengthening is performed to expose more of the tooth surface, improving the appearance of a gummy smile.

Gum recession leaves tooth roots exposed and vulnerable to decay, instability, and tooth loss. During this procedure, your gums are numbed with a local anesthetic, and you may also choose to receive oral conscious sedation.

Donor tissue is commonly taken from the roof of the mouth and surgically placed to cover as much of the exposed root area as possible. Then the area is sutured closed, and the graft integrates and blends in with existing gum tissue over a period of 3 to 6 months.

The goal of this two-part, nonsurgical procedure in Wareham, MA, is to remove plaque and tartar (calculus) that’s responsible for inflammation and gum disease. During scaling, plaque and tartar are removed from teeth and below your gumline with an ultrasonic scaling tool. The root planing procedure removes any remaining debris and toxins, then your tooth roots are smoothed to promote healing and prevent future bacterial growth.

Soft tissue damaged by gum disease pulls away from your teeth, leaving deep periodontal pockets that trap plaque and bacteria. During a gingivectomy, diseased gum tissue is carefully removed with a scalpel or a laser, allowing healthy gums to reattach to teeth after the pockets are cleaned. Restoring the health of your gums ensures a tight seal that effectively blocks new bacteria from inflicting future damage.

Soft tissue frenums are small bands of connective tissue that attach the tongue to the floor of the mouth and the lips to the gums. A lingual frenectomy, also known as tongue-tie surgery, resolves difficulties associated with a tight or thick frenum, including speech, breastfeeding, swallowing, and eating.

A labial frenectomy, also known as lip-tie surgery, can prevent gaps between the two front teeth and gum recession, as well as improve breastfeeding, eating, and speech. While frenectomies are commonly performed in infants and children, adults also undergo this simple procedure for improved oral function, either with a laser or scalpel.

LANAP (Laser-Assisted New Attachment Procedure) is the first and only FDA-approved laser procedure that’s scientifically proven to regenerate soft and hard tissue lost to gum disease. The PerioLase® MVP-7™ laser targets the source of the inflammation without harming or removing any healthy gum tissue.

With a fiber the width of three human hairs, the minimally invasive laser slows or stops gum attachment loss and decreases pocket depth. Because this is a scalpel- and suture-free procedure, you’ll experience less pain and faster resolution of your gum infection in Wareham, MA.

LAPIP (Laser Assisted Peri-Implantitis Procedure) is an advanced, minimally invasive treatment designed to save failing dental implants affected by peri-implantitis. Developed as a variation of LANAP, the PerioLase MVP-7 is used to remove harmful bacteria and diseased tissue while preserving healthy bone and implant surfaces.

LAPIP helps stimulate natural healing and regeneration around failing implants without the need for scalpels or sutures. This gentle yet effective approach is highly effective at reducing discomfort, promoting long-term implant stability, and helping patients avoid implant revision surgery.