Periodontist in Toledo, OH

Scaling and root planing, otherwise known as deep cleaning, may sound intensive and a little scary, however, it is a very simple treatment that combats gingivitis. Gingivitis is a tooth decay disease where bacteria multiply due to excessive plaque and tartar sitting on the teeth. Usually caused by lack of brushing, early signs can be sensitive gums that will become inflamed and bleed. Luckily, the procedure to combat this does not call for surgery and can usually be fixed quickly. Many may recognize this as when your dentist uses metal hooks to scrape off plaque and tartar from your teeth.

Heal Your Gum Disease At The Cause

ARESTIN® (minocycline hydrochloride) Microspheres, 1 mg, is an antibiotic that fights the bacteria that are the cause of periodontal disease. Dr. Khan may recommend ARESTIN® along with your SRP (scaling and root planing) as part of your treatment to help improve the health of your teeth and gums. ARESTIN® is in the form of time-released microspheres and is placed in the pockets above and below your gum line, delivering the antibiotic right where you need it.

Periodontal Splinting is the solution to loose teeth that cause issues when trying to enjoy eating in day-to-day life. It may seem like a lost cause when trying to find a solution. On top of the pain when eating, loose teeth can cause injury and pressure due to tooth misalignment and can even cause gum tissue to deteriorate. Dr. Khan will create a custom splint for your loose teeth to ensure a healthy smile. It is a simple procedure where the affected teeth are connected to stable, healthy teeth to help them to stay fixated. This is a very effective and safe procedure that will help you live your life very comfortably.

If you or your children suffer from irregular speech patterns or teeth that are not properly aligned, a frenectomy may be a solution. This is a very minor surgical procedure in which the frenulum, a piece of tissue that is between the lip and gums and under the tongue, is cut to create a solution for these problems.

It can be performed right in Dr. Khan’s office and will take at most 15 minutes. With modern technology, this can be done using lasers, which cause little to no bleeding and does not require stitches. This also causes less discomfort after the procedure is completed and faster healing times. During the procedure, children receive general anesthesia and adults receive locally. If you think this will benefit you or your children will benefit from this procedure, give us a call us. We serve patients from Toledo OH, Oregon OH, Ottawa Hills OH, Perrysburg OH, Woodhurst OH, Sylvania OH, and Shoreland OH.