Diagnostic

• Dental Examination
  This practice has outstanding people working for them. Everyone was welcoming and showed true care for my health. Their office was comfortable and quiet. Dr. King did a great job with my dental Exam and found a solution to an issue that I didn’t know could be fixed. Susan did an amazing job cleaning my teeth and they have never felt cleaner after a cleaning. Your comfort is their first priority.
• X-rays

Preventive

• Teeth Cleaning
  Scaling and root planing (SRP) is a periodontal cleaning technique that reaches up to 5mm below the gumline to scale away hidden plaque and tartar deposits. During the procedure, the root surface is planed to remove irregularities. Drs. Godat and King routinely order root scaling and planing for patients to allow for more effective bacteria removal and healthier gums.

Restorative

• Fillings
• Veneers
  A gum lift can make your smile more even and may be combined with other procedures such as veneers or restorations for a brilliant smile. If you have a gummy smile, or feel that your teeth look stubby or short, you can ask for an aesthetic gum lift to improve your appearance.
• Crowns
  If you have a damaged or decayed tooth, and it cannot be repaired with a crown or a filling first, your dentist may decide that the best solution is for the tooth to be removed altogether. This is always the last resort, but sometimes it can be the best one. If your tooth cannot be repaired, keeping it is only going to cause more harm than good, which is why an extraction may be recommended instead.
• Bridges
  This treatment can even provide health benefits to patients. If you leave a space where a tooth used to be, this can lead to health problems. Your jawbone might start to deteriorate which can cause teeth nearby to fallout too. With dental implants, it’s possible to stimulate bone growth and help ensure that your jaw remains strong and preserved for years. It also means that other teeth don’t need to be removed or damaged. This will be the case if you opt for a treatment such as a dental bridge.
• Dental Bonding
• Restorative Dentistry
  Tissue ridge reconstruction typically occurs before restorative dentistry, such as the fitting of a new bridge. We replace missing tissue via a series of grafts from other parts of the body – usually the palate – and then use these to reconstruct the gum line so that it appears natural again. As such, this is s surgical intervention and usually performed under local anesthetic.

Endodontics

• Root Canal Treatment
  "I've found that I can trust them to do periodontal work and/or implants exactly right each time. I had a root canal fail after 50 years and I had Dr. Godat do the procedure; I have the implant and I can't tell that it's not a natural tooth. "

Periodontics

• Gingivectomy and Gingivoplasty
  According to the American Dental Association, approximately 47.2% of Americans over the age of 30 have some type of gum disease, sometimes known as periodontal disease. The importance of preventing this or taking proper care upon diagnosis is of the utmost importance. Without preventing it, those that succumb to some form of gum disease might lose their teeth. This is where a gingivectomy may be performed. But what is a gingivectomy, and how can it help?
• Periodontal Surgery
  In addition to a gingivectomy, there is another type of periodontal surgery called gingivoplasty. The difference between a gingivoplasty and a gingivectomy is that a gingivoplasty only removes part of the gums, where a gingivectomy removes an entire portion of the gum. A gingivoplasty involves reshaping the gums, which improves the functions of the mouth, such as improving your ability to chew foods or preventing cavities.
• Deep Cleaning
  Whether you need to see a hygienist for a deep cleaning, discuss sedation dentistry, talk to our financial department about insurance payments, or have a procedure done by Drs. Godat or King, we commit to treating you with the highest level of respect and compassion.

Prosthodontics

• Dentures
  For instance, you could consider dentures. Dentures, while semi-effective, are not a permanent or fixed solution. As such, they can move around freely at the most inopportune moments. For instance, you might find that dentures cause you to have issues chewing certain foods or speaking. Dentures are also often very noticeable and can leave patients feeling embarrassed about eating or speaking in public.

Implants

• Dental Implants
  Welcome to Periodontal Associates of Memphis! We’re excited to have you join our practice family. Whether you are ready to begin your journey to better periodontal health, or have selected us to place your dental implants, you have chosen an exceptional periodontal practice!

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

• Oral Surgery
• Gum Surgery
  The Pinhole Surgical Technique (also known as Chao Pinhole Gum Rejuvenation or the Chao Pinhole Technique) involves the use of specialized, tiny tools that can access affected areas of the gums without the need for traditional gum surgery. The gums are simply lifted gently back into the correct position on the surface of the teeth, creating a healthy, even gumline that can prevent infection and protect the bone under the gums.
• Osseous Surgery
  If you are suffering from advanced periodontal disease, osseous surgery may be a solution for you. Contact us to ask any questions and schedule a consultation.
• Tooth Extractions
  With that being said, continue reading to find out more about tooth extraction, and please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.
• Ridge Augmentation
  A soft tissue ridge augmentation is used to repair gum tissue so that it can accommodate long-term tooth replacement without any further decay or degradation of the surrounding tissue.
• Bone Grafting
  Bone grafting can help replace and regrow previously lost bone tissue. Bone grafting processes are often known as Guided Tissue Regeneration (GTR) and Guided Periodontal Regeneration (GPR). Our Memphis periodontal office routinely completes bone grafting procedures to prepare patients for dental implants.

Orthodontics

• Orthodontics
  Sometimes orthodontics isn’t sufficient on its own – especially when trying to address complex tooth misalignments. TADs provide the anchor point needed to apply careful pressure and precisely move teeth into position.
• Braces
  "I've struggled most of my life between braces and bridges and other methods. I can't encourage you enough to come to this office. Between the compassion and professionalism of the staff and the doctors themselves, you couldn't be at a better place."

General

• Teeth Whitening
  (you should always use a soft bristle tooth brush), or using an abrasive toothpaste (baking soda or tooth whitening toothpastes are like “scouring powder”). Cervical abrasion can
• General Dentistry
  After eight years of practicing general dentistry and teaching in North Carolina, Dr. Craddock felt that the innovative procedures being developed in periodontics would provide a fresh, new challenge, and entered one more residency at Louisiana State University in New Orleans. He joined Periodontal Associates of Memphis in 1993 when he completed his training.