Periodontal Care & Gum Disease Treatment in Manhattan, NYC

Periodontics deals with the gums and soft tissues of the mouth. Along with the jaw bones, gums hold teeth firmly in place and protect below-the-gum tooth surfaces, which lack protective enamel.

When gums are compromised, bacteria can slip into the vulnerable area between teeth and gums. The result may be tooth decay, gum infection, or both.

How Healthy Gums Become Compromised

On tooth surfaces, we find a sticky colorless film called plaque. It contains a build-up of bacteria, which is what makes the substance sticky. Brushing and flossing regularly removes plaque before the salts in saliva act to harden it into calculus, a rough substance that irritates gums and interferes with the seal between gums and teeth.  If bacteria is left in contact with tooth surfaces too long, the result is caries (cavities). These are infections of the softer tooth material beneath the enamel.

If bacteria gets a purchase in gum tissue, infection results. If that continues long enough, gums pull away so far that teeth can loosen in their sockets, and eventually there may even be bone loss.

Warning Signs of Gum Disease

• Bleeding gums
• Redness of gum tissue
• Swelling of gums around the teeth
• Breath odor
• Receding gums
• Mobility of teeth (loose teeth)

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How to Begin

At Tribeca Dental Care in NYC, we believe that it’s easier than you think to achieve a beautiful smile and a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums, if you are willing to take it one step at a time. No matter what condition your teeth and gums are in, right now is the best time to begin. An exam, x-rays, and pictures of your mouth can tell us everything we need to know to come up with a step-by-step plan.

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Returned to Tribeca Dental after going to a different place and am so thankful I came back. They really have a personal touch and make a usually unpleasant experience, pleasant! Had a root canal and was made very comfortable throughout the process. Very happy that I returned and still see the same familiar faces!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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They're super flexible with the appointment times, which is nice. The entrance is discreet, but inside is busy but organized. The front desk ppl are nice. You're not always seen by the same dentist, but that's OK. Invisalign (without any insurance) was very affordable, quick, and easy for me here.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Excellent service, pleasant experience,  including: dr Alla Dorfman, hygienist Marina, front desk stuff. I would recommend this office.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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I find Tribeca and Dr Dorfman and staff to be very knowledgeable and professional. It is a pleasure to go to there office. Thank you, Dr Dorfman.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Very pleasant experience, as always. The dentists and staff here are amazing. They treat you with a lot of respect and courtesy. I would highly recommend this practice.