Periodontal Treatments
What is a periodontist?
A periodontist is a dentist who specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of periodontal (gum) disease and in the placement and maintenance of dental implants. Periodontists are experienced in the treatment of all forms of periodontal disease, including gingivitis, periodontitis, and gingival recession.
The American Dental Association recognizes periodontics as one of the nine specialties of dentistry. Periodontists receive extensive training, including three years of additional education beyond dental school.
By choosing our practice, you will benefit from the latest procedures for treating periodontal disease and placing dental implants tailored to your needs. In addition, Dr. Horowitz can perform cosmetic periodontal procedures to help you achieve the smile you desire.
Non-Surgical Treatments
Robert A. Horowitz, DDS offers non-surgical treatments for gum disease. Non-surgical periodontal treatments are less invasive than surgical treatments, and can be highly effective in many cases. We invite you to call us at 914-723-3366 to learn more about non-surgical periodontal treatments in Scarsdale, New York, and schedule your appointment with our experienced periodontist.
Non-surgical periodontal treatments are often most effective for patients in the early stage of gum disease, or who have only experienced the milder forms of this condition. These treatments include deep cleanings, bite adjustments, and augmenting laser therapy. When you visit our practice, Dr. Robert Horowitz and our team will carefully evaluate your mouth to determine which treatment will be most beneficial for your oral health.
Non-surgical treatments are minimally invasive, producing effective results without requiring the use of scalpels or sutures. Additionally, any required recovery time for non-surgical treatments is minimal. The goal of these treatments is to reduce the number of harmful bacteria in your mouth and promote healing in your gum tissues. Our periodontist also uses the latest technologies and techniques, including water laser technology, to ensure that these treatments are high-quality and meet your needs.
For more information about our non-surgical periodontal treatment options and to set up your consultation with our experienced doctor, please contact our practice today.
Surgical Treatments
If you have a more severe form of gum disease, Robert A. Horowitz, DDS offers surgical periodontal treatments to help manage your disease and begin the process of restoring your mouth to healthier conditions. For more information about our surgical periodontal treatments in Scarsdale, New York, and to schedule your consultation with our periodontist, please contact our practice at 914-723-3366.
Surgical periodontal treatments are usually recommended for patients with periodontitis, the more severe form of gum disease. This form of gum disease causes serious damage to your oral structures, including the degeneration of bone tissue and gum recession. These conditions often require a more extensive process to correct, and the procedures are usually more invasive.
Our practice offers several surgical treatments for gum disease, including bone grafting, dental implants, guided tissue regeneration, and periodontal plastic therapy. When you visit our practice for your consultation, Dr. Robert Horowitz will carefully evaluate your mouth to determine the extent of the damage to your oral structures, and design a treatment plan that will be effective in helping you regain your oral health.
As surgical periodontal procedures are invasive, you will have some recovery time following your treatment. Our team will provide you with detailing instruction for pre- and post-operative care to help you avoid complications following your procedure. During your procedure, we will use the latest technologies to ensure precise, effective, and safe treatments.
For more information about our non-surgical periodontal treatment options and to set up your consultation with our experienced doctor, please contact our practice today.