Periodontist Dr. Craig Hovick has over 25 years of experience in the treatment of periodontal (gum) disease and periodontal surgery. He also offers dental implant placement to replace single or multiple missing teeth. Dr. Hovick strives to provide the most up-to-date, professional, and compassionate care possible. Because each patient is unique, he specializes in personalized care designed to meet each individual's needs.
Dr. Hovick and his staff work closely as a team with referring dentists. However, a referral by another dentist is not required to visit Dr. Hovick's periodontal office.
Dr. Hovick and his staff work closely as a team with referring dentists. However, a referral by another dentist is not required to visit Dr. Hovick's periodontal office.
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What is Periodontal Disease?
Periodontal Disease is an infection of the gums which destroys bone that hold your teeth in place.
Most patients have no idea they have Periodontal Disease until it is too late or their dentist tells them they have gum disease.
If not treated, it often gets worse.
Regular self-care and dental visits can help prevent or control periodontal disease.
Periodontitis occurs when infection and inflammation spread to the bone supporting the teeth.
Gums may recede (shrink back) from the teeth.
Periodontal Disease is an infection of the gums which destroys bone that hold your teeth in place.
Most patients have no idea they have Periodontal Disease until it is too late or their dentist tells them they have gum disease.
If not treated, it often gets worse.
Regular self-care and dental visits can help prevent or control periodontal disease.
Periodontitis occurs when infection and inflammation spread to the bone supporting the teeth.
Gums may recede (shrink back) from the teeth.
Dr. Hovick utilizes both surgical and non-surgical treatment of periodontal disease, performs cosmetic procedures, and places dental implants to replace missing teeth.
The following will provide you with a wealth of information on all of these procedures.
Scaling and Root Planing is a careful cleaning of the root surfaces to remove plaque and tartar from deep periodontal pockets and to smooth the tooth root (removing bacterial toxins).
Scaling and root planning is sometimes followed by adjunctive therapy such as local delivery antimicrobials, systemic antibiotics, and host modulation.
The following will provide you with a wealth of information on all of these procedures.
Scaling and Root Planing is a careful cleaning of the root surfaces to remove plaque and tartar from deep periodontal pockets and to smooth the tooth root (removing bacterial toxins).
Scaling and root planning is sometimes followed by adjunctive therapy such as local delivery antimicrobials, systemic antibiotics, and host modulation.
Soft Tissue Grafts (Root Coverage): Exposed tooth roots are the result of gum recession.
Gum graft surgery will repair the defect and help to prevent additional recession and bone loss.
Gum grafts can be used to cover roots or develop gum tissue where absent due to excessive gingival recession.
During gum graft surgery, your periodontist takes gum tissue from your palate or another donor source to cover the exposed root.
This can be done for one tooth or several teeth to even your gum line and reduce sensitivity.
Gum graft surgery will repair the defect and help to prevent additional recession and bone loss.
Gum grafts can be used to cover roots or develop gum tissue where absent due to excessive gingival recession.
During gum graft surgery, your periodontist takes gum tissue from your palate or another donor source to cover the exposed root.
This can be done for one tooth or several teeth to even your gum line and reduce sensitivity.
A dental implant is an artificial tooth root that is placed into your jaw to hold a replacement tooth or bridge.
Dental implants may be an option for people who have lost a tooth or teeth due to periodontal disease, an injury, or some other reason.
Endosteal is the most common type of implant.
The various types include screws, cylinders or blades surgically placed into the jawbone.
Each implant holds one or more prosthetic teeth.
This type of implant is generally used as an alternative for patients with bridges or removable dentures.
Dental implants may be an option for people who have lost a tooth or teeth due to periodontal disease, an injury, or some other reason.
Endosteal is the most common type of implant.
The various types include screws, cylinders or blades surgically placed into the jawbone.
Each implant holds one or more prosthetic teeth.
This type of implant is generally used as an alternative for patients with bridges or removable dentures.
Discomfort is best controlled with 800mg of Advil or Motrin (Ibuprofen) every 4-6 hours as needed.
Some pinkness in saliva is normal for the first day.
If there is bleeding, apply a piece of moist gauze or any tea bag with pressure for 30 minutes.
If you have a denture, plate, partial, or flipper, ask if you can wear it following surgery.
Some pinkness in saliva is normal for the first day.
If there is bleeding, apply a piece of moist gauze or any tea bag with pressure for 30 minutes.
If you have a denture, plate, partial, or flipper, ask if you can wear it following surgery.
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