Thomas Blake, DDS provides periodontal maintenance program in Santa Barbara, CA. Call to learn more and schedule an appointment.
Home care is an extremely important part of maintaining healthy teeth and gums, but even excellent home care cannot prevent bacteria and plaque. If the plaque is not removed, it can harden, becoming calculus.
Our experienced team offers exceptional periodontal care to keep your smile healthy and treat gum disease in the mouth. Based on how quickly you develop calculus and your past and current periodontal health, we will recommend a maintenance program that is best for you.
Oral Examination & Cleaning
During maintenance appointments, we will perform a visual inspection to detect any cavities, abnormalities in existing dental restorations, and any new gum and bone recession. Digital X-rays may also be taken when deemed appropriate.
A dental cleaning, also known as oral prophylaxis, removes dental plaque and tartar (calculus) from the teeth using specialized instruments to remove these deposits without harming the teeth. We first utilize an ultrasonic device that uses vibrations to loosen any larger pieces of tartar. Next, hand tools remove smaller deposits and smooth the tooth surfaces manually.
Services Offered:
Scaling and Root Planing: A deep cleaning process that removes plaque and tartar from below the gum line, targeting the root cause of gum disease.
Laser Gum Therapy: Utilizing advanced laser technology, this minimally invasive treatment removes infected tissue and promotes gum regeneration with less discomfort and faster healing times.
Antibiotic Therapy: In conjunction with other treatments, localized antibiotics may be applied to reduce and control bacterial infection.
Gum Graft Surgery: For cases where gum recession has occurred, gum grafts can restore gum tissue and protect exposed roots.
Guided Tissue Regeneration: This procedure encourages the natural regeneration of bone and gum tissue lost to periodontitis.
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