Soft Tissue Periodontics
Advanced periodontal care for strong gums and brilliant smiles.
Your gums are an essential part of a healthy smile
A complete set of strong, functional teeth is only one part of a healthy mouth. Problems with your gum health can often fly under the radar for years, only getting the attention they deserve when you experience pain or other issues. It's important to remember that healthy gums are a key part of how your smile looks and how healthy your teeth are.
Untreated gum disease is the number one cause of tooth loss in adults, and other soft tissue issues like tongue tie can make eating and speaking difficult. The American Dental Health Providers team specializes in diagnosing, treating, and preventing gum-related issues, helping you enjoy excellent oral health and a beautiful smile.
The American Dental Health Providers team specializes in diagnosing, treating, and preventing gum-related issues, helping you enjoy excellent oral health and a beautiful smile.
What treating soft tissue problems gives you back
- Restored self-confidence
- Reduced risk of cavities and disease
- Better smile esthetics
- Minimized gum recession
- Fresher breath
- Improved chewing and swallowing
- Better enunciation and speech
Already have implants? Gum inflammation around an implant is called peri-implantitis and needs different treatment. See LAPIP failing implant treatment.
Frequently asked questions
Why does gum health matter so much?
Untreated gum disease is the number one cause of tooth loss in adults, and healthy gums are a key part of how your smile looks and how healthy your teeth are.
How would I know if I have a problem?
Often you wouldn't, at first. Problems with your gum health can fly under the radar for years, only getting attention when you experience pain. That is exactly why routine examination matters.
Do you treat tongue tie?
Yes. Soft tissue issues like tongue tie can make eating and speaking difficult, and our team diagnoses and treats gum and soft tissue conditions.
Healthy gums come first
Book a periodontal assessment before small problems become tooth loss.