- Dental Examination, and the accurate diagnosis and treatment of gum disease, periodontists are often regarded as the experts. Periodontists attend extra three years of advanced schooling after their dental education to become specialists in their field. Drs. Tim Blieden and Paul Romano are also board-certified periodontists, which means they have taken the time and efforts to prove their expertise to the American Board of Periodontology through extensive written and oral exams. Drs. Blieden and Romano believe that education and hard work to become a periodontist never ends, and thus commit to around 40 hours of continuing education each year, as well as being members of many dental organizations. This extensive educational background has made our team more than qualified to handle some of the most complex dental procedures.
- Teeth Cleaning
- CrownsFor some people, they experience excessive gum tissue that can cover a large portion of their teeth, often called a “gummy smile.” This can cause a variety of concerns, both for the patient’s oral health and overall cosmetic appearance. At the Periodontal Centers of Rochester, we offer crown lengthening procedures as a form of both functional and aesthetic gummy smile treatment. Crown lengthening involves gently removing excessive gum tissue to expose more of the tooth underneath. Not only does this improve a patient’s smile, but it can also minimize the locations where bacteria can thrive and help prevent cavities.
- Root Canal TreatmentIf a tooth is severely diseased and the interior pulp chamber becomes compromised, it can cause painful abscesses to form in the jaw and even spread infection to surrounding teeth or other parts of the body. When a root canal will not save these teeth, tooth extraction is the best option to relieving pain and stopping the infection from spreading.
- Deep CleaningTo some degree, routine periodontal maintenance plays a key role in preventing the disease from continually harming your mouth. Periodontal maintenance is a deep cleaning of your teeth and gums to help remove harmful bacteria that builds up within the mouth. We recommend vising our doctors every three months to ensure that your gums and teeth stay healthy and that gum disease does not cause further damage to your oral structure.
- DenturesThose who wear dentures to replace all their missing teeth know the struggles that can be associated with this removable option, including instability, discomfort, and a weak bite. At the Periodontal Centers of Rochester, we believe in the many benefits of
- Dental ImplantsPatients commonly ask what the overall cost of dental implants will be, but in actually there is no one set price. The cost of dental implants depends upon the unique treatment plan that best suits your needs. Every case to restore a mouth with dental implants is different and when you come in for an implant consultation, we will be able to identify your individual needs and come up with a practical and affordable treatment plan. Some of the parts to your treatment plan that factor into the cost of dental implants can include...
- Oral Surgery
- Osseous SurgeryWithout seeking regular treatment, gum disease can severely harm your oral health, eventually leading to tooth loss. Research has found that gum disease has been linked to other systemic health concerns, such as stroke, heart disease or even dementia. Gum disease cannot be cured once it has been allowed to progress to periodontitis or advanced periodontitis. The only effective treatment at this advanced stage is osseous surgery followed by routine periodontal maintenance to ensure the infection does not become severe again.
- Tooth ExtractionsHaving problem teeth affects more than just your smile—it can affect your self-esteem, your diet, and even cause you frequent tooth pain. When a problem tooth cannot be saved with dental treatment, it is often recommended that a tooth extraction be performed to prevent more complications from developing in the future.
- Ridge AugmentationWhen bone loss has occurred, it can make the jaw thinner is certain areas. Ridge augmentation grafting restores this thinned area to an acceptable volume.
- Bone GraftingUsed for sinus lift bone grafting, this advanced dental technology allows us to use ultrasonic vibrations to cut through bone that does not harm soft tissues like the gums or sinus membrane.
- General DentistryMary completed her Associates of Science degree in Dental Hygiene at Monroe Community College in Rochester, NY. Her hygiene career extends over 31 years including: pediatrics, aesthetic, periodontal, general dentistry and orthodontist.