Welcome To Garazi Periodontics & Dental Implants, Your Home For Advanced Gum Care And Tooth Replacement

The Power Of Periodontist Expertise

“Periodontics” refers to the tissues and structures that support the teeth. It is derived from the Greek root words for “around” (“peri”) and “teeth” (“odont”). Periodontists, in turn, have highly focused knowledge and experience with protecting, diagnosing, managing, and treating these supportive structures. Notably, the pinkish-red gums help to stabilize the teeth. So, it is essential for our valued patients to take care of their gums. 

Proper 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 periodontal disease becomes worse. 

What starts as gingival inflammation (gingivitis) can progress to advanced periodontitis. In its severe form, gum disease breaks down the attachments between the teeth and gums. Periodontal pockets or spaces form between the teeth and gums, which harbor bacteria. Eventually, periodontitis can erode the supportive bone and lead to the loss of teeth. 

Fortunately, Drs. Garazi have the skill and tools to pinpoint periodontal problems early into the disease process before they cause irreversible damage. They also offer a vast range of state-of-the-art therapies. The appropriate treatment is tailored to each patient’s needs. These therapeutic capabilities include:

• Gum grafting for receding gums 
• Crown lengthening to expose more of the teeth (for “gummy” smiles)
• Osseous surgery for advanced gum disease 
• Gingivectomy to remove damaged tissues and for pocket reduction
• Bone grafting for patients whose mouths have sustained bone loss (“resorption”)
• Laser-Assisted New Attachment Procedure (LANAP®), a comfortable, highly precise, targeted, and fast alternative to conventional cutting techniques that also supports healthy healing 

With this combination of in-house technology and expertise, we have a high success rate in preserving teeth. However, if teeth need to be removed for whatever reason, Drs. Garazi are also equipped to handle the surgical aspects of the dental implant process. Dental implants are considered the “gold standard” in replacing missing or failing teeth. The implant is precisely positioned and secured in the jawbone. It functions as a tooth root to hold a crown, bridge, or denture in place. Our doctors also offer advanced surgical procedures. These include sinus lifts or bone/ridge augmentations for patients with bone loss who would otherwise not be good candidates for dental implants. 

This is just a quick glimpse into the unique onsite skills and services that Garazi Periodontics & Dental Implants offers to individuals and their families from across the greater Miami, FL area. Call 786-833-9864 to find out more and to schedule an appointment.