Periodontics is the branch of dentistry that focuses on the supporting structures of the teeth, including the gums, bone, and connective tissues. We offer comprehensive dental care to prevent, diagnose, and treat periodontal disease. Our highly skilled periodontists are dedicated to helping our patients maintain healthy teeth and gums for a lifetime. St. Helena Dental Studio aims to help our patients achieve optimal oral health and improve their overall quality of life. Whether you need preventive care or advanced periodontal treatment, we are here to provide you with the care and support you need. Reach out to our team today!
Periodontics in St Helena

What Are the Risks of Periodontal Disease?

Periodontal disease, or gum disease, is caused by bacteria that accumulate on the teeth and gums and form plaque and tartar. Left untreated can lead to tooth loss and other serious health issues. Some of the risk factors associated with periodontal disease include:

Poor Oral Hygiene: If you do not brush and floss regularly, plaque and tartar can accumulate on your teeth and gums, increasing your risk of periodontal disease.

Smoking and Tobacco Use: Tobacco use weakens the immune system and makes it harder for the body to fight off infections, including those that cause periodontal disease.

Genetics: Some people may be more susceptible to periodontal disease due to genetic factors.

Diabetes: Diabetes can affect the body's ability to fight infections, making preventing and treating periodontal disease more difficult.

Treatments We Offer When You Contact Us for Periodontics

Periodontics is a specialized branch of dentistry that focuses on preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases affecting the supporting structures of the teeth, including the gums, bone, and connective tissues. Some of our common treatments include:

Scaling and Root Planing: This non-surgical treatment involves removing plaque and tartar from the teeth and roots and smoothing the root surfaces to prevent bacteria from adhering to them.

Periodontal Surgery: In severe cases of periodontal disease, surgery may be necessary to clean and remove damaged tissue, reshape the bone, and regenerate lost tissue.

Gum Graft Surgery: This procedure treats receding gums and involves taking tissue from another part of the mouth and grafting it onto the area with the receding gums.

Dental Implants: Implants are a popular treatment option for replacing missing teeth. They involve surgically placing a titanium post into the jawbone and attaching a replacement tooth.

Pocket Reduction Surgery: This procedure involves folding back the gums and removing bacteria and tartar from deep pockets around the teeth.

Bone Grafting: It involves placing bone or a bone-like material into an area of the jawbone damaged by periodontal disease to encourage the growth of new bone tissue.

These are just a few treatments our periodontists offer patients in St. Helena.

All-on-4® Versus Dentures

There are several ways in which All-on-4® implants are better than dentures. Patients take care of All-on-4® implants in the same way they care for their natural teeth by brushing each day. The implants also operate in the same way as natural teeth, so the patient does not have to be cautious of what he or she eats. Along with the fact that patients do not have to remove All-on-4® implants when eating or cleaning the teeth, there is also no need for uncomfortable wires or brackets to hold the implants in place. Even more importantly for patients, the dental implants allow anyone to eat what the heart desires. You do not have to worry about hot or cold affecting your dentures. You also can bite down with up to 70 percent more force, which allows you to eat the foods that you love. Finally, All-on-4® implants look exactly like your natural teeth. No one will be able to tell that you are wearing a dental prosthetic. From a dental health perspective, it is important to note that when you have All-on-4® implants, it is going to prevent bone deterioration in the jawbone and ultimately restore your facial features by fighting resorption. The process of resorption involves the implants stimulating the jaw to send a message to the body that the jaw is supporting teeth once again. Resorption will help the jawbone to regain some of the mass that it has lost previously. Many of our patients who visit our office notice a difference in their facial structure as a result.

Consult Our Team for Optimal Gum Health with Periodontics

Periodontal disease is a common condition that affects the gums and supporting structures of the teeth. Our dental practice offers a wide range of periodontal services, including scaling and root planing, periodontal surgery, and dental implants. St. Helena Dental Studio uses the latest technology and techniques to provide our patients with the highest quality care. Give us a call to develop personalized treatment plans to meet your specific needs.
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The Process of Getting All-on-4® at St. Helena Dental Studio

Typically, the surgery takes approximately two hours and 30 minutes per arch. We can install your All-on-4® implants on your upper, lower, or both arches at the same time. While a dentist may make the process look easy, the surgery is a complex procedure that we can complete at an efficient pace. The process of getting All-on-4® implants can be laid out in four steps:
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A detailed examination where we will look at your records, existing conditions, whether you have a denture, what your facial structure needs are, and any other factors that may come into play when placing your implants.
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Typically involves CT scans, which are 3D pictures, of the jawbone. The scans include the positions of the replacement teeth, while also giving us critical information about where the bone sinuses and nerves are located for the implants.
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Involves creating a computer simulation of the implants, which we digitally position into the jawbone at the appropriate location to give you the most support from your replacement teeth. We can adjust the implants as need be and fabricate your new set of teeth for your needs.
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Finally, the most important step is the oral surgery. During surgery, we will provide you with anesthesia and then place the implants directly into your jawbone to secure your new set of teeth in place.