Diagnostic

• Dental Examination

Preventive

• Teeth Cleaning
  Regular periodontal cleanings are a part of periodontal maintenance. Like any other chronic disease, you should routinely see your periodontist to ensure your gums are healthy and clean, even after surgery or a non-surgical treatment. Regular visits will also allow us to monitor your gum health and identify any potential problems early on. The frequency of periodontal cleanings often differs from patient to patient. After an assessment, we will be able to suggest the best schedule for your periodontal health.

Restorative

• Veneers
  Gum contouring gets rid of the “gummy” smile and evens out the space between your gums and teeth. The gum line becomes symmetrical, natural looking and more pleasing to the eye. Gum contouring can also make crowns, veneers and bridges look more natural.
• Crowns
  If you feel like your gums cover too much of your teeth or if some of your teeth look too short, you may consider a procedure called esthetic gum contouring. This procedure removes excess gum tissue, exposing more of the crown of the tooth.
• Bridges

Periodontics

• Deep Cleaning
  Treating gum disease doesn’t have to involve surgery. There are several non-surgical treatments for periodontal problems, including medications and a process called scaling and planing: Using special instruments, bacteria and infection are removed from the unhealthy deep pockets around the teeth below the gum line. This treatment can also be called a “deep cleaning.” Combining scaling and root planing with a strict home care routine and regular periodontal cleanings can greatly increase the chance of keeping your natural teeth. Doctors Corey and Then will work with you to determine which treatment option is best for you and your overall health.

Prosthodontics

• Dentures
  If you are missing several teeth, implant-supported bridges can replace them. Implants are permanently fixed in your mouth and will not move around like removable partial dentures or full dentures. Dental implants look and function like natural teeth. Because dental implants replace the root of the natural tooth, they preserve the jawbone and prevent bone deterioration.

Implants

• Dental Implants
  In addition to traditional periodontal procedures that treat gum disease, Corey + Then Periodontics and Dental Implants offers cosmetic procedures to enhance a patient’s smile. These procedures can often improve function as well.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

• Oral Surgery
• Tooth Extractions
  (Dr. Lucy) graduated from the UT Health Science Center at San Antonio (UTHSCSA), where she obtained her Master of Science degree and Certificate in Periodontics. She completed her dental training and a two-year Advanced General Dentistry residency at UTHSCSA also. Afterwards, she joined her father as a general dentist practicing in Albuquerque, New Mexico for two years before starting her Periodontics residency. Dr. Casarez-Quintana has received advanced training in various sedation techniques including nitrous oxide, oral, and IV moderate conscious sedation. While in residency, she received the GSBS Outstanding MS Student Research Award and was asked to present her research in Geneva, Switzerland at the EAO Congress. She was a finalist in the 2022 Southwest Society of Periodontists Prichard competition for her clinical research in the histological comparison of two different bone grafts following tooth extraction. She has been published in several scientific journals as well. Dr. Casarez-Quintana has recently moved to Maine from Boston, MA, where she practiced Periodontics in a private practice setting.

General

• General Dentistry