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Dr. Kaye specializes in Dental Implant Surgery and Periodontal Treatment. He understands the Power of a Healthy Smile, and how this\u00a0correlates both emotionally and physically to a healthy body. Whether you are missing teeth, have a gummy smile, or your gum health is deteriorating, we have treatment options personalized just for you. Your gum health is directly related to your overall health. If left untreated, gum disease is strongly linked to stroke, heart disease, and emphysema.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/drralphkaye.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/2025-Top-Denist.jpg” title_text=”2025 Top Dentist Philadelphia Magazine” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

Periodontal (gum) diseases, including gingivitis and periodontitis, are serious infections that, left untreated, can lead to tooth loss. Periodontal disease is a chronic bacterial infection that affects the gums and bone supporting the teeth and can affect one tooth or many teeth. It begins when the bacteria in plaque (the sticky, colorless film that constantly forms on your teeth) causes the gums to become inflamed.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Non-surgical Treatments<\/b>
<\/span>The Scaling and Root Planing\u00a0procedure\u00a0involves\u00a0the careful cleaning of the root surfaces. This is done to remove plaque and calculus (tartar) from deep periodontal pockets and to remove bacterial toxins. This is the least invasive and most cost effective treatment.
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Periodontal Surgery<\/b>
<\/span>Surgery is recommended when the tissue around the teeth is unhealthy and cannot be repaired with non-surgical treatment. Treatment plans include:<\/p>\n