What a periodontist treats
A periodontist is a dentist with advanced training in the gums and the bone that supports the teeth, and in placing dental implants. You may be seeing one if you have:
- Gum disease that a deep cleaning hasn't fully cleared
- Receding gums or sensitive, exposed roots
- Loose teeth or bone loss
- Missing teeth you'd like to replace with implants
- Inflammation or infection around an existing implant
Treatments
- Gum grafting to cover exposed roots and rebuild receding gums
- Osseous surgery (pocket reduction) to clean deep pockets and reshape the bone so the gums heal tighter around the teeth
- Scaling and root planing and ongoing periodontal maintenance
- Dental implant placement, planned with a 3D cone-beam scan
- Bone grafting, ridge augmentation and sinus lifts to rebuild bone for implants
- Crown lengthening before a crown, or to correct a gummy smile
- Peri-implantitis treatment for inflamed or infected implants
Your periodontist
Dr. Aria Hourizadeh trained in periodontics at Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine after earning his DDS at NYU, where he graduated with honors in periodontics and implant dentistry. He's a traveling specialist who comes to Smilosophy Dental on scheduled days, so you get specialist care in the office you already know, with no separate specialty practice to visit. Sharing our office instead of running his own also helps keep the cost of your care down. He works alongside Dr. Yang and Dr. Hu, so your periodontal and restorative care are planned together. Meet the team
Comfort
Procedures are done with local anesthesia, so the treatment area is fully numb.
Getting started
Treatment starts with a periodontal consultation: an exam of your gums and bone, a review of your X-rays, and a plan with your options and costs. Surgical appointments are scheduled after the consultation.
After your visit
Home-care instructions: Deep cleaning aftercare · Gum graft aftercare · Periodontal surgery aftercare · Bone graft aftercare · Sinus lift aftercare. All post-op instructions
Common questions
Do I need a referral?
No. Current patients and new patients can book a periodontal consultation directly with us.
Does gum grafting hurt?
The area is fully numbed during the procedure. Most patients have mild soreness for a few days afterward, managed with over-the-counter pain relievers.
What is osseous surgery?
It's a treatment for advanced gum disease. The gums are gently folded back so the roots can be cleaned and the bone reshaped, which lets the gums heal more snugly around the teeth and makes them easier to keep clean.
Does insurance cover periodontal treatment?
Many dental PPO plans cover part of gum disease treatment and grafting. We'll check your benefits and give you an estimate before treatment.
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