Dr. Swift and her staff treat patients who need periodontal or implant procedures. Topeka Periodontics cares for its patients and provides excellent maintenance, surgical, and implant therapy. Dr. Swift works with a nurse anesthetist who provides IV sedation for patients who desire it; oral sedation also is available.
Topeka Periodonitcs is a new name (in 2008), but this practice was begun by John S. Stone, DDS, more than 30 years ago. Before Dr. Stone's retirement, he and his staff treated thousands of patients from Topeka and the surrounding area.
In 2004, Dr. Stone took on a partner, Julie C. Swift, DDS. Currently Dr. Swift is the sole periodontist in the practice.
Periodontists receive extensive, training, including three additional years of education beyond dental school, in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of periodontal disease and in the placement of dental implants. Periodontists are familiar with the latest techniques for diagnosing and treating periodon tal disease. In addition, they can perform cosmetic periodontal procedures to help you achieve the smile you desire.
Dental implants can successfully replace a tooth or teeth lost of periodontal disease, decay, or trauma. Implants are placed into your jaw bone and allowed to heal. They can then be used to support a natural-looking crown.
Implants allow you to bite and chew naturally (so you can enjoy your favorite foods again!), keep other teeth in position, and enable you to speak naturally. An implant also acts like a natural tooth root and keeps the underlying bone healthy, which is important for maintaining the structure of your face. Traditional methods of restoring teeth bridges, partials, and dentures-all have significant drawbacks, including inability to down healthy adjacent teeth. Implants are the most natural-looking replacement for missing teeth; they function naturally and are beautiful and permanent.
Implants are an option for one tooth or several missing teeth. They even can be used to anchor dentures.
**What Does a Periodontist Do?**
**Treatment of periodontal (bum ti ssue and bone) disease**
**Treatment of periodontal (gum tissue and bone) disease**
**Tissue grafting for root coverage**
**Crown lengthening for placement of a crown or for esthetics**
**Dental Implants**
**Soft tissue biopsy**
**Frenectomy**
**Tooth uncovering for orthodontic procedures**
**Supportive periodontal therapy**