Dr. Boyd Provides an Array of Services From Gum Disease Treatment to Dental Implants in Bullhead, AZ
Our clinic performs a wide variety of services to help you get the smile you deserve. By leveraging today's advanced techniques, Bullhead City periodontist Dr. Keith E. Boyd, Jr. can restore the foundation of your overall dental health. Whether you need to get a dental implant in Bullhead, AZ, have gingivitis or want cosmetic gum surgery, we can offer a treatment plan that's right for you. Read below to learn more about some of the procedures we offer.
Implant Procedures
Periodontal Procedures - Non-Surgical
Periodontal Exam & X-rays
In order for your periodontist to determine a baseline on the health of your gums and teeth, we will be doing a PSR, or Periodontal Screening and Recording. This includes exposing a set of x-rays and doing a full periodontal probing.
There are...
Periodontal Cleanings
Periodontal debridement, or cleanings, is the first line of defense in
the treatment of the periodontal diseases: gingivitis and periodontitis.
Like other diseases, periodontal diseases require treatment to reverse
or maintain the disease from...
Antibiotic Therapy
Some localized topical antibiotics can enhance your periodontal
treatment. In certain isolated circumstances, placement of antibiotic
medicine can also reduce infection. This antibiotic therapy is usually
done in conjunction with...
Root Planing & Scaling Therapy
In periodontal disease, bacteria causes damage to the gums and
teeth, making the "pockets” around the teeth deeper. Once the pockets
get to a certain depth, even with diligent home care by the patient, it
is difficult for a...
Minor Orthodontic Treatment
Society has been fixated on attaining an attractive smile, as
proven by models on magazine covers and movie and television stars
having beautiful white teeth. A gorgeous smile means more than white
teeth; it means healthy teeth....
Teeth Whitening
Our teeth can discolor through the years as our enamel wears down. The
wearing down of enamel allows dentin, a yellow color substance that
makes the core of our teeth, to show through. This is what gives our
teeth a yellowish tint. Teeth...
Occlusal Adjustments
Occlusion refers to the relationship between the upper and lower
teeth and how they come together. When the teeth bite in an ideal
position, this lessens the stress on the periodontium, or the supporting
structures around the teeth...
Night Guard Fabrication
If you’ve ever awakened with pain in your TMJ or sore jaw muscles,
or noticed that your teeth seem flatter than they were years ago, you
may be grinding your teeth. It is necessary that the dentist diagnose
the problem so that you...
Esthetic Crown Lengthening
Many times your smile is the first thing people notice about you. If
your teeth appear small when smiling, it can look unattractive. This is
known as a "gummy" smile. An uneven gum line can also be distracting.
In many...
Pocket Elimination Procedures
Your bone and gum tissue should fit snugly around your teeth like a
turtleneck around your neck. When you have periodontal disease, this
supporting tissue and bone is destroyed, forming "pockets" around the
teeth.
Over time,...
Esthetic Ridge Augmentation
Sometimes after an extraction, there .will be a sunken spot or concave
appearance in your gum line. This looks unsightly and can jeopardize
the appearance of a bridge that goes over the area. Grafting material
can be inserted under...
Correction of Gum Recession
Exposed tooth roots are the result of gum recession. Correction of
gum recession will enhance your smile by covering the roots that make
your teeth appear too long. Often these exposed roots are too sensitive
to hot or cold...
Bone Regeneration & Grafting
Eliminating existing bacteria and regenerating bone and tissue
helps to reduce pocket depth and repair damage caused by the progression
of periodontal disease. With a combination of daily oral hygiene and
professional maintenance...
Soft Tissue Grafting
Periodontal procedures are available to stop further dental
problems and gum recession, and/or to improve the esthetics of your gum
line. A soft tissue graft can reduce further recession and bone loss.
In some cases, it can...
