Diagnostic

• Dental Examination
  Comprehensive Exam: During the first visit to a periodontist, the periodontist will perform a comprehensive exam to assess the health of your gums and surrounding structures of the teeth, including the bones.

Preventive

• Teeth Cleaning

Restorative

• Fillings
• Bridges
• Restorative Dentistry
  Doctors Gail McLaurin, DMD, and Gregory S. Miller, DDS are celebrating 20 years of providing personalized care, excellent customer service and state-of-the art procedures. Their focus has always been stopping or reversing tooth and gum disease using proven techniques and therapies and minimally invasive cosmetic and restorative dentistry.

Endodontics

• Root Canal Treatment
  The scope of practice for dentists is broad and covers a wide range of dental procedures, from cleanings and fillings to root canals and bridges.

Periodontics

• Periodontal Surgery
  If your gum disease is in its early stages, your general dentist may be able to treat it effectively. However, if your gum disease has progressed or if you need specialized procedures, such as LANAP periodontal surgery or dental laser surgery for periodontitis, a periodontist is the best option. Additionally, if you have any specific risk factors, such as a family history of gum disease or a weak immune system, it may be a good idea to see a periodontist for regular gum disease evaluations and treatments.
• Deep Cleaning
  Treatment Planning: Based on the exam results, the periodontist will then discuss a treatment plan with you that is tailored to your specific needs and goals. This may include procedures such as deep cleaning, gum and bone grafting, dental implants, and laser surgery.

Prosthodontics

• Dentures
  Losing multiple teeth can be a distressing experience, impacting not only your oral health but also your confidence and quality of life. Fortunately, modern dentistry has advanced significantly, offering innovative solutions like full arch dental implants to restore your smile and oral functionality. In this article, we’ll delve into the world of full arch dental implants, explaining what they are, how they work, their advantages over traditional dentures, the cost considerations, and much more. Let’s embark on this informative journey to discover all there is to know about full arch dental implants.

Implants

• Dental Implants
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Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

• Oral Surgery
  Ensure that your chosen dentist has the necessary qualifications, training, and experience in implant dentistry. Ask for references and check their track record of successful implant procedures. Dr. Gail McLaurin, DMD has many years of oral surgery experience. She has performed many successful surgeries and continues to use the most cutting-edge technologies, including laser surgeries where applicable, to help even those people who need extra delicate surgeries, such as people suffering from uncontrolled chronic disorders — such as diabetes or heart disease.
• Gum Surgery
  In some cases, your dentist may refer you to a periodontist for advanced treatment. This is typically for more complex or severe periodontal issues, such as advanced gum disease or gum surgery. The periodontist has the expertise and training to handle these types of cases and can provide the most effective treatment.
• Tooth Extractions
• Bone Grafting
  If you have already been diagnosed with gum disease or another condition that affects your gums and the supporting structures of your teeth, such as periodontitis, your dentist may refer you to a periodontist for more specialized treatment. Additionally, if you need more advanced procedures, such as dental implant placement or bone grafting, a periodontist specializing in dental implant periodontics and periodontics & dental implants may be the best choice.