Take Control of Your Oral Health

Periodontics is a special area of dentistry recognized by the American Dental Association. After dental school, periodontists complete three more years of specialized training in treating and preventing gum disease.

Periodontal infections develop from inflammation that damages gum tissue and other structures that secure your teeth. The bacteria that cause these infections have been linked to other health issues in the body, like diabetes, cardiovascular disease, heart attack, and stroke.

Dr. Ryan Price works closely with general dentists and other dental specialists to restore your oral health for better quality living. Our experienced team treats a wide range of periodontal issues, from gum disease to bone loss, and even cosmetic concerns like a gummy smile. To restore your healthy smile, we can provide you with these services:

  • Gum Recession Treatment – Receding gums are a common symptom in severe gum disease. With our care, we can restore your healthy gumline, which protects the roots of your teeth. Dr. Price offers traditional gum grafting as well as the Allen Tunnel Technique gum recession treatments. Our experienced team is ready to help you overcome the effects of gum recession and enjoy a healthy, confident smile!
  • Osseous Surgery – This is a type of gum disease treatment that provides access to deep areas of infection and bone damage that occurs below the gum line. With osseous surgery, we carefully retract the gum tissue and reach areas of plaque, tartar, and bacteria deep below the gum line. We also smooth out any rough areas and eliminate diseased gum tissue. Osseous surgery is highly effective for reducing periodontal pockets where disease thrives and encouraging healthy gum tissue reattachment to bone and tooth surfaces.
  • Crown Lengthening – Having too much gum tissue in one or more areas of the mouth often creates oral health concerns. A “gummy smile,” or an overabundance of gum tissue, makes teeth look short, impacting the appearance of the smile. In other cases, gum tissue may be covering decay or damage on a tooth, preventing proper cleaning or restoration with a filling or crown. At Sunrise Periodontics and Implant Dentistry, we offer effective solutions to the problem of excessive gum tissue. We utilize state-of-the-art dental lasers when performing our crown lengthening treatments to provide a minimally invasive and gentle approach.
  • Guided Tissue Regeneration – This procedure enables us to use barrier membranes to facilitate bone and gum tissue regrowth in surgical sites.
  • Ridge Preservation – This procedure rebuilds areas of the jaw bone after bone loss has occurred and preserves the extraction site for future tooth replacement. Restoring lost bone may allow for dental implant placement.
  • Sinus Lift (Augmentation) – This procedure enables placement of dental implants in the upper molar and pre-molar areas by gently raising the sinus membrane and adding bone tissue in or around the maxillary sinus.
  • Scaling and Root Planing (Deep Cleaning) – This is a nonsurgical gum disease treatment that removes plaque and tartar from beneath the gum line. This procedure aims to reduce periodontal pocket depths and encourage gum tissue reattachment to the teeth.

Your periodontist uses advanced technology, including CBCT 3-D imaging,  BIOLASE® lasers, and digital x-rays. This equipment allows him to plan your procedure precisely and make the appropriate treatment recommendations.

We help patients in Massapequa Park and the surrounding area revive their healthy gums. Your periodontist and our team of dental professionals want you to have the healthiest mouth that you can. We know how important good oral health is to your quality of life.

Call 516-809-8454 or request an appointment online to visit us if you want the benefits of periodontics in Massapequa Park, NY. Get the care you need at Sunrise Periodontics and Implant Dentistry.