- Dental ExaminationProper care includes consistently good oral hygiene at home (brushing and flossing) and maintaining professional cleanings and exams at the dentist’s office. These efforts minimize the risk of developing gum disease, a progressive condition and leading cause of tooth loss. Without proper interventions, gum or
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- Teeth CleaningHaving an understanding of gum disease is integral to making informed decisions that support your oral and overall health. Gum tissue is one of the most important parts of your mouth, supporting your teeth and jawbone while creating a barrier against bacteria. The earliest stage of gum disease, called gingivitis, occurs when bacteria in your mouth cause gum inflammation. Good oral hygiene at home and regular professional dental cleanings can often reverse early gum disease. While the #1 cause of gum disease is poor oral hygiene, other risk factors include...
- CrownsYour gum tissues play an important role in the health and beauty of your smile. Crown lengthening in Miami, FL, requires a level of skill to not only remove the necessary amount of tissue but to do so in a way that optimizes natural esthetics for each patient’s unique smile and lip line. Only periodontists have the unique qualifications and training to indeed provide this highly specialized treatment and consistently produce outstanding results. Our periodontist has completed years of advanced training and education in comprehensive soft tissue treatments and is considered an expert when it comes to repairing and restoring your gums and natural smile. As a result, we have a significant advantage over other specialists and dentists, combining precision artistry and technical skill to deliver smiles that are balanced, functional and attractive.
- BridgesIn addition to its strength, a bridge made from zirconia has the color and translucency of natural teeth. These features are currently unmatched by any other material in dentistry today. Each restoration is customized to your smile specifications and to complement your facial features, gum and lip line, and even your skin tone. Your new teeth will also be custom colored to match your natural gums, as well as shaded to the brightness you desire. Unlike acrylic and porcelain materials, the smooth and polished surface of the zirconia material will feel comfortable against your gums and resist staining. If you receive a zirconia fixed bridge in Miami, FL, you can expect your brilliant new smile to last for decades... and no one will know they aren’t your natural teeth!
- Restorative DentistryIf treatments like root canals, gum disease therapy, and restorative dentistry are ineffective, damaged, infected, and failing, teeth should be removed to protect–your dental health–and even your systemic health! Unless they’re wisdom teeth or extra teeth that are causing overcrowding in your mouth, most teeth should be replaced after removal. Apart from the ways tooth loss can decrease your quality of life, it can also trigger a sort of “domino effect” in your health. Without natural tooth roots stimulating healthy bone growth, your bone will begin to deteriorate beneath the empty tooth socket. This will spread and can even lead to additional tooth loss in adjacent teeth. Replacing your tooth before the extensive bone loss can occur will help prevent unnecessary additional harm, as well as the need for bone grafting procedures. If your bone is stable enough or has received bone reconstructive treatment, you’ll have the option between dental bridges, dentures, and dental implants for your new, complete smile.
- Root Canal TreatmentIf you’ve suffered dental trauma or are living with a toothache, you may need a tooth extraction to truly preserve your smile. A damaged or abscessed tooth can quickly lead to more serious issues, which could affect your other teeth, oral health, and even, in some cases, your physical health if the cause is left untreated. At Garazi Periodontics & Dental Implants, we’ll always first recommend treating infection and saving a natural tooth with services like gum treatment or a root canal. However, at times, removal may be the only way to restore your health.
- Gingivectomy and GingivoplastyYou may not realize the importance of gum tissues until you experience problems that affect your function or self-esteem. Issues like tongue-tie, a “gummy” smile or gum disease can all make it difficult to live a healthy and confident life. At Garazi Periodontics & Dental Implants, our periodontist has experience treating all these soft tissue concerns, from a gingivectomy to a frenectomy in Miami, FL. Our doctor has completed years of focused education and training after dental school in diagnosing, treating and preventing problems related to the gums. This experience also includes specialized bone and tissue grafting and dental implants. Our team has the expertise to efficiently and effectively treat your gum tissues with personalized and targeted treatment.
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- Deep CleaningWe may remove excess gum tissue for other non-cosmetic reasons, such as creating room for dental crown placement or orthodontia or for deep cleaning. Removing this excess gum tissue can actually help you maintain proper oral health and limit your risk of oral decay. Whether your motivation is how you look or something else, we know how to fix your gummy smile!
- DenturesDentures are a time-tested, economical solution to tooth loss. They fit over your gums and stay in place using suction or adhesive creams but must be removed daily. They fit over your gums and stay in place using suction or adhesive creams but need to be removed daily for cleaning. Dentures are often unstable and can become uncomfortable when speaking and eating. You can have full or partial dentures; full dentures cover entire arches of teeth, essentially replacing all your teeth, while partial dentures take the place of a few missing teeth in a row or throughout an arch. As with bridges, this solution does not prevent bone loss, so in the future, it will require adjustments or additional treatment as the bone recedes. You may also find this solution uncomfortable.
- Dental ImplantsPersonalized and unhurried care is alive and well at Garazi Periodontics & Dental Implants in Miami, Florida. To further support our caring, kind, and highly competent professionals, our team, led by father-son duo Drs David and Isaac Garazi, has also invested in advanced technologies. Laser dentistry, for instance, allows these board-certified dentists to provide the most comfortable and efficient experience for our patients at our office. Furthermore, the use of laser technology promotes optimal healing and the best treatment outcomes.
- Oral SurgeryOur periodontist is part of the only dental specialty that completes advanced education and surgical training in treatments related specifically to the hard and soft tissues of the mouth. Our periodontist in Miami, FL, is not only knowledgeable in restoring functionality to these oral structures but also has the artistry and skill to optimize natural smile esthetics with advanced surgical techniques. With these unique qualifications, years of experience, and hundreds of satisfied patients, our surgical team is the top choice for your care. Our expertise in oral surgery can help you experience better orthodontic treatment and the results you want, no matter your age or the condition of your teeth. Our patients are thrilled with how minimally invasive this procedure was with sedation and pleased their orthodontic treatment was shortened, sometimes being completed in half the time!
- Gum SurgeryUnlike traditional osseous surgery to treat gum disease, LANAP doesn’t require scalpels, incisions or sutures, so the risk of infection during recovery is minimal. After numbing the area with a local anesthetic, Dr. David Garazi uses the PerioLase MVP-7 laser over areas of your infected gum tissue to eliminate infection and harmful bacteria, then close the gap between your teeth and gums so bacteria can’t enter. Most patients at Garazi Periodontics & Dental Implants choose LANAP because it offers many advantages over traditional approaches. In fact, even patients who avoided dental treatment or experienced problems with traditional surgery in the past are willing to undergo LANAP gum surgery. Studies show that several months after LANAP treatment, most patients see a significant reduction in the depth of their periodontal pockets.
- Osseous SurgeryAdvanced stages of gum disease not only damage your oral structures but increase your risk for systemic health complications, as well. Research has shown a link between advanced periodontal disease and health conditions like diabetes, respiratory disease, cardiovascular disease, and stroke. Treating gum disease with osseous surgery in Miami, FL, can effectively restore health to your smile and improve your physical health.
- Tooth ExtractionsDuring your initial consultation, we’ll examine your problem tooth or teeth and determine if a tooth extraction is needed. We will work with your insurance provider to determine the best solution, not only for your health but for your finances, as well. If you’re scheduled for tooth extraction in Miami, FL, this means we were unable to preserve your natural tooth with more conservative measures or have deemed it unsalvageable due to infection, trauma, or another cause. For most patients, tooth extraction is an efficient and fast procedure that won’t cause you pain. Our patients report that though they experienced a slight pressure during the procedure, they remained comfortable and relaxed at their appointment.
- Ridge AugmentationRidge augmentation refers to a bone grafting procedure that restores the natural height and width of the jawbone for part or the entirety of a jaw ridge. It is essential to place dental implants properly, in order for the restorations to lead to better long-term results and to restore healthy bone levels to your jaw.
- Bone GraftingBorn and raised in North Miami Beach, Florida, Dr. David Garazi received his dental degree from Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine in 2015. Upon graduation, Dr. Garazi was awarded the Quintessence Award for Clinical Achievement in Periodontics. He is also a board-certified Diplomate of the American Academy of Periodontology. Following his dental school education, Dr. Garazi went on to pursue specialization and advanced graduate studies in Periodontology and Implantology at Nova Southeastern University. While in specialty training, he became skilled in the latest technology and techniques, including lasers, piezo, growth factors, Versah drills, and advanced bone grafting techniques. He is proficient with dental implant placement, mucogingival surgery, sinus augmentation, and all the latest procedures being investigated around the world. Dr. Garazi is a certified Pinhole® dentist, which is a minimally invasive way to correct gum recession. He is fluent in English and Spanish and proficient in Hebrew.
- OrthodonticsA frenectomy is a surgical procedure that removes the frenulum, or the tissue restricting the movement of the tongue or upper lip. Patients with tongue-tie or lip-tie can experience numerous functional problems associated with eating, swallowing, breathing and speaking. A frenulum that grows abnormally can also affect the development of the two front teeth, creating a gap that orthodontics may not be able to close. A frenectomy in Miami, FL is a fast procedure that is made painless with numbing agents and sedation. Infants, children and adults who undergo this procedure experience better function, health and confidence.
- BracesTraditional orthodontic treatment with braces involves maintaining constant pressure on teeth to slowly move them through the bone and into position. For adults, this bone has completed its growth process and is both dense and strong, which often results in lengthier treatment. This also increases the likelihood of gum recession, bone loss, and gum disease. Our periodontist partners with your orthodontist so we can assist in shortening your treatment process while minimizing the risk of structural damage from braces. Surgical orthodontics in Miami, FL involves precisely adjusting the gums and removing a minimal amount of bone around each of your teeth. This temporarily decreases the bone’s natural mineral content so that teeth can freely move into position with significantly greater speed and accuracy. When the bone eventually heals, it is often stronger and denser than before, allowing for teeth to remain straight for predictably longer than with conventional braces treatment.
- Cosmetic DentistryHighly effective cosmetic dentistry treatments, gum contouring, and crown lengthening make your teeth appear longer and your gums appear shorter, though your teeth will stay the same size. What’s more, we can typically complete your gummy smile treatment in just one office visit! For the procedure, we carefully remove the necessary amount of gum tissue from the base of your teeth. During this process, we take special care to maintain the natural curved shape of your gums around the teeth, removing the minimum amount of tissue possible to achieve the more pleasing teeth-to-gum ratio you desire.
- General DentistryGarazi Periodontics & Dental Implants has been providing Miami, FL, with committed service and excellence in general dentistry and oral health treatments for over 30 years. Our great reputation reflects our office values of professionalism, relationship building, and educational excellence. Our father and son team is here to welcome you as family as we guide you to your perfect smile.