Dr. Robert Allen Bridges

Periodontics is a practice area in the field of dentistry that specializes in gums and other tooth-supporting tissues, also known as the periodontium. The field of periodontics involves an array of dental issues and treatment options, but all periodontists share a set of common goals which is to restore diseased gum tissue to good health, to improve the appearance and function of your smile, and to help you maintain good oral health so you keep your natural teeth for as long as possible. While periodontists specialize in gum disease treatment, they offer a range of treatment options for other issues as well.

Dental lasers are playing an increasingly important role in periodontology, providing highly effective treatments for procedures such as periodontal osseous surgery, gingivoplasty, gum pigmentation removal, crown lengthening, and more. Dual-wavelength Er:YAG and Nd:YAG dental lasers are the perfect tools for performing the widest variety of laser-assisted periodontal procedures in a minimally invasive, cost-effective manner.

The best way to describe a dental implant is to compare it to a real tooth. A natural tooth consists of a root and a crown. The part of the tooth that you see and eat with is called the crown. Beneath the crown is the root, which anchors the tooth through the gum tissue to the jawbone. When you lose a tooth, you lose both the root and the crown.

Cosmetic periodontal surgery can be performed to provide the patient with a more aesthetic smile by correcting an uneven gum line or problems with missing teeth and restorative procedures like crowns and bridges. If you are unhappy with the appearance of your smile, this can be greatly improved by a combination of procedures by Dr. Bridges and your general dentist.