Periodontic

Periodontal surgery restores the functionality and appearance of teeth, supporting bone and gums. If you know or suspect your mouth has endured damage as a result of gum disease, reach out to our Daytona Beach, Florida dental practice today at to schedule an appointment. Our dentist, Dr. Sutinder S. Kohli, will determine if you are a good candidate for periodontic surgery. Periodontal surgery enhances the functionality and appearance of teeth presented when smiling after gum disease has set in. Periodontal disease surgery has the potential to restore the visual appeal and also the functionality enjoyed with the original bones, teeth and gums.

Infections beneath the gum line, referred to as periodontitis, have the potential to cause:

• Bone loss

• Tooth loss

• Loosened teeth

• Pain in the gums

• Bleeding gums

• Gum recession

If bacteria moves from the gums into the bloodstream, it will reach other body sites, hiking the chances for stroke, heart disease, or worse. Periodontal problems arise slowly and unexpectedly, meaning there are no glaring symptoms. You might not know you have periodontal disease until you visit with our dentist in Daytona Beach, FL. Give us a call today at (386) 255-8866 to schedule an appointment at our dental practice where we will analyze your mouth for indications of periodontitis.

Periodontal surgeries include:

• A lengthening of dental crowns to eliminate bone tissue or excess gum tissue

• Bone grafts for dental implants

• Soft tissue grafts to decrease gum recession

• Gum flap surgery/pocket reduction for root cleaning

• Gum grafting that adds healthy tissue around a tooth with gum recession

• Sealants

The application of dental sealants is straightforward, relatively fast and does not cause pain. The sealant is added after a comprehensive cleaning. The teeth are dried so an absorbent material or cotton can be positioned on the tooth to ensure it remains as moisture-free as possible. Acid solutions are added to tooth surfaces to make them slightly coarse, ensuring the sealant bonds directly to the teeth. The teeth are rinsed and dried prior to the placement of the sealant.

The dental sealant used at Kohli Dental is painted directly onto the enamel of teeth so it bonds and hardens. A white curing light is added to ensure the sealant remains in place. Sealants added at our Daytona Beach dental practice typically safeguard teeth for upwards of a full decade. However, sealants must be analyzed for wear and chipping. Be sure to return to our office at least two times per year for dental exams, cleanings and potential sealant replacement.