- Oral Cancer ScreeningTo provide you with the best care possible, Columbia Periodontics offers the Trimira Indentafi 3000 Ultra device to perform oral cancer screenings. This advanced technology is the result of a 15-year government research project done with Rice University and MD Anderson Cancer Research Center in TX. This machine is the premier cancer screening device in the world, and we are proud to be able to bring this technology to our patients.
- Teeth Cleaning
- CrownsDo you have what you consider short teeth or a gummy smile? While your teeth appear shorter than normal, they are actually covered by excess gum tissue. Dr. Dickson uses crown lengthening procedures to remove excess gum tissue and expose the normal length of your teeth. Additionally, crown lengthening can help improve oral health by recontouring troublesome gum pockets.
- Bridges
- Root Canal TreatmentColumbia Periodontics offers advanced dental care to Columbia, Tennessee for over 35 years. Dr. James Dickson provides treatment for gum disease, missing teeth, cracked teeth, tooth pain, regenerative therapy for missing jawbone and jaw pain. Our periodontist serves Maury County, TN specializing in dental implants, root canal, gum grafts, crown lengthening, cosmetic dentistry, and sedation dentistry including oral conscious sedation, IV sedation, and nitrous oxide.
- Periodontal SurgeryPeriodontal disease, or gum disease, is a serious condition that affects not only your oral health but your overall health, as well. With all of the connections between gum disease and bodily diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and pancreatic cancer, it is more important than ever to get the treatment you need for improved oral health. Sometimes periodontal surgery is necessary to repair the gum tissue surrounding the teeth to bring you back to optimal health.
- Deep Cleaning
- DenturesDental implants have greatly advanced over the years, and so have the requirements for placing them. Dr. James Dickson is a gum disease specialist in Columbia, Tennessee with years of experience placing dental implants, which function as artificial tooth roots when placed into your jaw. These “tooth roots” will then hold a replacement tooth or denture securely in place.
- Dental ImplantsIn Columbia, Tennessee, periodontist Dr. James Dickson offers the comprehensive care that you need for achieving good gum health. He utilizes the most effective periodontal advancements for a broad range of procedures, including periodontal cosmetic surgery to enhance your smile, as well as bone grafts and regenerative procedures to re-grow jawbone for dental implant placement.
- Oral SurgeryThere are several types of periodontal surgery, each performed based on your individual needs. As a periodontal surgeon with over 35 years of experience, Dr. James Dickson at Columbia Periodontics will thoroughly evaluate your oral health before any treatment and provide recommendations for oral surgery.
- Gum SurgeryRadiosurgery. This innovative technology in periodontal surgery enables Dr. Dickson to perform gum surgery using radiowaves. The results are incredibly accurate and healing time is quicker than with regular gum surgery techniques.
- Tooth Extractions
- Bone GraftingPeriodontal Surgery: Dr. Dickson uses a variety of techniques, including advanced radiosurgery, to perform periodontal surgery with precision. Dr. Dickson also excels in the rebuilding of jawbone tissue using bone-grafting procedures and platelet-derived growth factor. These procedures integrate the latest advances in restoring bone lost to destructive periodontal diseases.
- Orthodontics
- Invisalign Orthodontics
- Teeth Whitening
- Cosmetic Dentistry
- General Dentistry“I always wanted to be a dentist. As a 5-year-old child, I had a wonderful dentist who inspired me. After I graduated from dental school and practiced general dentistry for 12 years, I found that the periodontal cases really held my interest. I knew that periodontics was my next move, and I approached my specialty training with great enthusiasm.