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Periodontal Services
Serving both the Grand Rapids and Grand Haven areas, our West MI periodontist caters to all your periodontal needs, from preventive measures to advanced gum disease solutions, , and beyond. Through everything that we do, we strive to not just meet, but exceed your expectations with our quality care. After all, you deserve a beautiful, healthy smile!
Browse our collection of core services down below and when you’re ready, we encourage you to either request an appointment online or call one of our Turows Periodontics & Implant Dentistry locations today. We’d be more than happy to help you get started!
Comprehensive Periodontal Evaluations
A type of yearly assessment, comprehensive periodontal evaluations are designed to monitor your gum health and serve as early intervention when it comes to potential issues. It’s during this examination that our periodontal specialist will evaluate your teeth, gums, bite, and bone structure, along with plaque accumulation and . Using this proactive approach, we can offer tailored treatments to maintain or restore your oral health, keeping your smile strong and vibrant.
Oral Cancer Screenings
Each year, over 50,000 Americans are diagnosed with oral or throat cancer, according to the American Cancer Society. Early detection is crucial, which is why we offer preventive oral cancer screenings. These screenings help identify cancer in its initial stages, significantly improving the chances of successful treatment and recovery.
Regular screenings are especially important for individuals with risk factors such as tobacco use, heavy alcohol consumption, or a family history of cancer. The screening itself is fast, pain-free, and will involve the search for lip or mouth sores, white or red patches inside the mouth, loose teeth, and abnormal swellings, lumps, bumps, or ulcerations.
Scaling and Root Planing
For those with existing periodontal disease, we may recommend a procedure called scaling and root planing, which is essentially a deep dental cleaning both above and below the gum line. Gum disease often leads to the formation of pockets around teeth that can become filled with food particles and plaque. Our skilled team will first remove the accumulated bacteria and debris from these pockets. Following this, we will smooth out the tooth roots to encourage your gums to reattach to the teeth more securely. This entire process helps prevent further infection and supports the healing of your gums.
Periodontal Maintenance
Daily upkeep and professional maintenance in one of our offices must continue after your initial gum disease treatment if you want to manage the condition and stay on top of your oral health. We’ll perform cleanings and use advanced diagnostic techniques to fine tune a treatment plan for you that includes an at-home hygiene routine, proper brushing and flossing techniques, and recommended products known to help people with periodontitis.
Crown Lengthening
A procedure performed to expose more of a tooth’s surface by reshaping or removing excess gum and supporting bone tissue, crown lengthening is often necessary for restorative dental work, such as fitting a porcelain crown. It can also improve the aesthetics of a smile by addressing a ‘gummy’ appearance. Regardless, our periodontist uses precise techniques to ensure optimal results and promote healthy gum healing.
Pocket Reduction Procedures
We may recommend pocket reduction surgery, also known as osseous surgery, for patients suffering from moderate to severe gum disease. Our periodontist will use this procedure to reduce the depth of gum pockets, which are areas where bacteria can accumulate and cause further damage. By cleaning these pockets and securing the gums back to the teeth, this surgery helps prevent the progression of gum disease and promotes better oral health.
Biopsies
An oral biopsy may be necessary if there are abnormal lesions or signs of oral cancer that require further investigation. This vital diagnostic procedure involves carefully collecting a tissue sample from the affected area within the mouth. The biopsy is then performed with meticulous precision to ensure the accuracy of the analysis. Early detection through a biopsy is crucial, as it allows for timely and effective treatment planning, increasing the chances of successful outcomes and better overall oral health.
Bone Grafting
Although it might sound intimidating, a is a routine and safe procedure. Its primary purpose is to restore lost bone in areas of the jaw where it is most needed. This is particularly important if you have lost one or more teeth, as the absence of teeth can lead to significant bone loss over time. The grafting procedure involves adding bone material to these areas to provide essential support and stability, ensuring the foundation is strong for future restorations like dental implants. This not only improves functionality but also helps maintain the natural contour of your jawline.
Gum Grafting
Gum grafting is a procedure performed to treat receding gums and protect tooth roots from further exposure. It involves transplanting healthy gum tissue to areas where the gums have receded. This improves the aesthetic appearance of your smile, reduces sensitivity, and prevents further gum recession. Our periodontist uses advanced techniques to ensure a comfortable experience and effective, lasting results for your oral health.
Cosmetic Periodontal Procedures
Instead of being used to treat an infection or disease, our cosmetic periodontal procedures offer transformative solutions for aesthetic concerns such as a gummy smile or receded gum lines. Through advanced techniques like gum contouring, we can beautifully reshape your gum tissue, enhancing the balance of your smile. The use of a dental laser for that particular procedure also helps minimize overall discomfort, bleeding, and swelling in the treated area.
Dental Implants
Dental implants offer unmatched strength and functionality in the world of tooth replacement. Unlike dentures, which can slip at times, or dental bridges that require the alteration of adjacent teeth, implants do not rest on top of the gums but instead are surgically placed into the jawbone, providing a permanent and robust foundation for beautiful porcelain crowns.
This integration with the jawbone not only ensures that the implants remain securely in place but also stimulates bone growth, preventing bone loss that can follow tooth removal. Dental implants mimic how natural teeth function as well as look, allowing patients to eat, speak, and smile confidently without worrying about their replacement teeth shifting or falling out.