Gingivectomy / Frenectomy - Monroe & Livingston County, NY
Restore Your Smile with Leading-Edge Gum Procedures
Specialized Care for Your Gum and Soft Tissue Needs
You may not realize the importance of gum tissues until you experience problems that affect your function or self-esteem. Issues like tongue-tie, a “gummy” smile, or gum disease can make living a healthy and confident life difficult. At Progressive Implantology & Periodontics, our periodontist has experience treating all these soft tissue concerns, from a gingivectomy to a frenectomy in Monroe & Livingston County, NY.
Our periodontist and team have completed years of focused education and training after dental school in diagnosing, treating, and preventing gums-related problems. This experience also includes specialized bone and tissue grafting and dental implants. Our team has the expertise to efficiently and effectively treat your gum tissues with personalized and targeted treatment.
Benefiting from Healthy Soft Tissues
- 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
Our Soft Tissue Treatments
Gingivectomy
A gingivectomy is the surgical removal of the gum tissue around teeth. This is often completed when a person suffers from gum disease to trim away the damaged tissues and reduce the pockets between teeth. A gingivectomy may also remove gum tissue, causing a “gummy” smile, improve the smile’s overall symmetry and tooth-to-gum ratio, and reduce excess tissue that is prone to infection.
Sometimes, a gingivectomy is used to gain access to more of a tooth in need of repair. A restoration like a dental crown can be securely and snuggly attached without excess soft tissues. Patients who complete this treatment experience improved dental function and better smile esthetics.
Frenectomy
A frenectomy is a surgical procedure that removes the frenulum or the tissue, restricting tongue or upper lip movement. Patients with tongue-tie or lip-tie can experience numerous functional problems associated with eating, swallowing, breathing, and speaking.
A frenulum that grows abnormally can also affect the development of the two front teeth, creating a gap that orthodontics may be unable to close. A frenectomy in Monroe & Livingston County, NY is a fast procedure made painless with numbing agents and sedation. Infants, children, and adults who undergo this procedure experience better function, health, and confidence.
