Gum Disease Treatment - New York

Restore a Life Free from Oral Disease

Don’t Wait to Receive Treatment

Gum disease is one of the most dangerous oral conditions and the number one cause of tooth loss in adults. Unfortunately, many people don’t even realize they have gum disease. By the time symptoms become noticeably worse, the gums and bone are already damaged enough to risk the stability of the teeth. More severe cases of gum disease have also been known to aggravate systemic conditions such as diabetes and increase the risk for medical complications, including cardiovascular disease and stroke.

As a skilled periodontist with over 30 years of experience, Dr. Michael Maltz is specially educated and trained in diagnosing and treating your gum disease. In fact, Dr. Maltz has received training from prestigious institutions including the University of Pennsylvania, Columbia University and the University of Maryland and has lectured across the country on periodontal topics himself. With specialized techniques and in-depth knowledge of your gums, bone, and teeth, he can provide targeted gum disease treatment in our offices in New City, Middletown and Poughkeepsie, NY that removes the dangerous bacteria and infection from your mouth.

Common Signs of Gum Disease

  • Bleeding gums
  • Red, tender gums
  • Receding gums
  • Chronic bad breath
  • Deep pockets around teeth
  • Mobile teeth
  • Tooth loss
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Targeted Treatment for Gum Disease

Dr. Maltz provides multiple treatments for gum disease, depending on the severity of your case. These treatments, though they don’t cure gum disease, can effectively restore health and function to your gums, teeth, and bone. Dr. Maltz will assess your current oral health situation and provide you with treatment options that reflect your needs. With proper treatment, maintenance, and good oral health habits, gum disease doesn’t have to damage your smile again. Most importantly, a smile free from bacteria and infection helps you become a candidate for dental implants!

Our Gum Disease Treatments

Scaling and root planing

Scaling and root planing is a non-invasive treatment that is often the first procedure in the fight against gum disease. Scaling removes the bacterial plaque from the base of the teeth. Root planing smooths the tooth root surfaces to encourage healthy tissue reattachment.
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Scaling and root planing

Scaling and root planing is a non-invasive treatment that is often the first procedure in the fight against gum disease. Scaling removes the bacterial plaque from the base of the teeth. Root planing smooths the tooth root surfaces to encourage healthy tissue reattachment.

Gingivectomy

Gingivectomy surgically removes any gum tissue that has been damaged by gum disease. Completed for moderate cases of periodontal disease, a gingivectomy treats unhealthy gums and eliminates the deep pockets between teeth so the jawbone does not become damaged.
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Gingivectomy

Gingivectomy surgically removes any gum tissue that has been damaged by gum disease. Completed for moderate cases of periodontal disease, a gingivectomy treats unhealthy gums and eliminates the deep pockets between teeth so the jawbone does not become damaged.

Osseous surgery

Osseous surgery is the most comprehensive treatment for advanced gum disease. It involves removing the diseased gum tissue and repairs the damaged bone to restore support to the teeth. This surgery also removes the bacteria and calculus trapped in the deep pockets between the teeth.
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Osseous surgery

Osseous surgery is the most comprehensive treatment for advanced gum disease. It involves removing the diseased gum tissue and repairs the damaged bone to restore support to the teeth. This surgery also removes the bacteria and calculus trapped in the deep pockets between the teeth.

Periodontal maintenance

Once gum disease has been comprehensively treated, periodontal maintenance is recommended to ensure it does not return. This procedure is completed every 3-4 months and involves a deep cleaning of the teeth at and below the gum line to remove bacteria and plaque accumulation.
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Periodontal maintenance

Once gum disease has been comprehensively treated, periodontal maintenance is recommended to ensure it does not return. This procedure is completed every 3-4 months and involves a deep cleaning of the teeth at and below the gum line to remove bacteria and plaque accumulation.

Keep your smile free from gum disease.

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