Strengthen Your Smile With Peri-Implantitis Treatment in St. Petersburg
Ensuring the long life of your dental implants means staying on top of oral health issues as they arise. If there is a buildup of plaque and bacteria around your gums near your implants, you may need peri-implantitis treatment in St. Petersburg. That’s where Dr. Crawford and his experienced team come in. With our help, you will:
- Eliminate discomfort in your mouth due to the infection
- Prevent damage to your implants to protect their longevity
- Improve your oral health and function
- Get back on the right path of better dental health
- Rest easy knowing an experienced periodontist is restoring your smile
Call (727) 220-2265 for an appointment. Check out our testimonials to read our patients’ accounts of their incredible experience.
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Our primary approach to peri-implantitis treatment includes a specialized laser method called LAPIP or Laser Assisted Peri-Implantitis Protocol. It offers unique benefits:
- Targeted Treatment – The laser emits a concentrated beam of light that gets rid of the bacteria and infected tissue around the implants. At the same time, it leaves your healthy tissue intact.
- Thorough Disinfection – Laser therapy will disinfect the implants and the nearby gum tissue by removing the source of the infection. It reduces inflammation and saves the implants from damage.
- Encourages Healing – Laser therapy promotes blood circulation to accelerate the healing in the gums and bone. It can also aid in tissue regeneration.
While the laser minimizes your discomfort, sedation options are available if you’re nervous. If necessary, Dr. Crawford will do antimicrobial therapy as well.
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Similar to periodontal disease, peri-implantitis means your gums have become inflamed and infected. However, it puts your dental implants at risk. If Dr. Crawford determines treatment is necessary, you can anticipate a comprehensive approach to address the condition effectively. He utilizes cutting-edge technology and 25 years of periodontal expertise to protect your implants and restore your gum health.
Before starting any treatment, your periodontist will conduct a thorough exam. Our team uses advanced diagnostic tools, such as digital X-rays and intraoral cameras, to assess the extent of your peri-implantitis and the condition of your implants and surrounding gums. You can trust Dr. Crawford to explain exactly what’s involved, so you know what to expect.
To learn more about peri-implantitis treatment in St. Petersburg, FL, call (727) 220-2265 for an appointment. You can also schedule online.
Common Questions About Peri-Implantitis Treatment
Peri-implantitis is a dental infection that occurs in the gum tissues surrounding a dental implant. You may notice signs such as redness, swelling, and bleeding in the gums around the implant. It’s also likely you will experience discomfort or pain around the implant area. It’s important if you notice these symptoms for you to seek treatment right away.
At our practice, peri-implantitis treatment isn’t painful at all. That’s because Dr. Crawford uses a laser, which minimizes discomfort and quickens the entire procedure. Most patients need no more than local anesthesia to stay comfortable, but you can also receive laughing gas if you like.
It’s difficult to determine an exact cost without knowing the type of treatment you will need and a complete examination of your mouth. However, we have discovered patients save costs on dental care because of our laser treatments. This is often because you’ll have fewer follow-up appointments and no post-operative complications.
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