Improve Your Smile at the Long Island Periodontist
Cosmetic surgery has become one of the fastest growing trends in America, so much so that you can view reality t.v. programs on multiple cable channels. From your nose, to your cheeks, even unwanted scars, you can make changes to your appearance for a healthier, more attractive you. Even your Long Island Periodontist can assist you in your cosmetic surgery needs!
The American Academy of Periodontology conducted a poll on their website asking consumers how they spent their tax refunds. The results demonstrated that the majority of survey participants used their refunds for periodontal plastic surgery.
According to Michael P. Rethman, president of the American Academy of Periodontology these survey results accurately match what Periodontists are saying in regards to when they performed the majority of their periodontal cosmetic surgeries. In fact one in four Periodontists disclosed that the majority of their surgeries were performed during tax season from April through June.
The cause the have led individuals to seek periodontal plastic surgery vary from patient to patient however there are three common reasons a patient will receive the surgery:
- Excessive gums, resulting in a “gummy” smile
- Long crowns, resulting in teeth that appear “too” long for their mouth
- Missing teeth
Excessive gums are often occur when the crown of a patients teeth are too short in proportion to the amount of gum tissue. When the patient smiles their gums appear to overcrowd the mouth, leaving them self-conscious and often embarrassed. Periodontists can repair the gummy smile by lengthening the tooth crown. This procedure uncovers the teeth and even helps to improve their functioning.
Some patients suffer from a smile where the gums have receded too far back or where their teeth are too long in proportion to the amount of gum tissue. Utilizing a simple procedure called soft tissue grating the Periodontist can improve their smiles.
The final reason patients seek periodontal plastic surgery is to replace missing teeth. This is done using dental implants. The implant is surgically placed in the jawbone and then serves as an anchor for an artificial tooth crown. The end result is a natural looking smile.
People looking for a Long Island Periodontist should contact Dr. Scharf at (631) 661-6633 or visit him on the web at http://drscharf.com . He specializes in the treatment of gum disease using a laser rather than a scalpel.
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