You may not realize how important your gum tissues are until you experience problems with them. Problems such as a “gummy” smile, tongue-tie or even gum disease can directly impact your health, your self-esteem and the quality of your life. At THRIVE Perio and Implants, Dr. Nolf has more than 40 years of experience treating all these soft tissue concerns, including gingivectomies and frenectomies in Stroudsburg, PA. He has completed years of ongoing education and training in diagnosing, treating and preventing soft tissue problems. This experience also includes specialized bone and tissue grafting, as well as dental implants. Dr. Nolf will use his expertise to efficiently, effectively treat issues relating to your gums.
At THRIVE Perio and Implants, Dr. Nolf has more than 40 years of experience treating all these soft tissue concerns, including gingivectomies and frenectomies in Stroudsburg, PA.
If you have a “gummy” smile or other signs of excess gum tissue, a crown lengthening is one of your treatment options. In crown lengthening, Dr. Nolf uses a laser to reshape your gums, exposing more of the surface area of your teeth. He may even adjust the bone level of your teeth in some cases. Crown lengthening can also be used to expose more of a tooth’s surface area for the placement of a dental crown or bridge.
A gingivectomy is the surgical removal of the gum tissue around your teeth. This is often completed when a patient has gum disease. With gingivectomy, Dr. Nolf can trim away the damaged tissues and reduce the size of your gingival pockets. A gingivectomy can improve the overall symmetry of your smile, as well as reducing excess tissue that is prone to infection. Sometimes, a gingivectomy is in order to gain access to more of a tooth in need of repair. Without these excess soft tissues, dental restorations can be more securely attached. Patients who complete gingivectomy treatment experience improved dental function and better smile aesthetics.
A frenectomy is the surgical removal of the frenulum, or the tissue that restricts the movement of your tongue and upper lip. Patients with lip-tie or tongue-tie can experience a variety of functional problems associated with eating, swallowing, breathing and speaking. A frenulum that grows abnormally can also have an impact on the development of your two front teeth, creating a gap that orthodontic treatment may not be able to close. A frenectomy in Stroudsburg, PA is a quick procedure, made painless by numbing agents and sedation.
In gum graft surgery, Dr. Nolf removes small amounts of tissue from the inside of your mouth and uses it to “re-seed” areas where you need to regrow your gum tissue. This can be especially useful after LANAP treatment or other cases where gum tissue has been removed.
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