Great Smiles Start With Healthy Gums

You’ve probably heard the phrase “gum disease,” but most people don’t realize how critical the gums and jawbone are to long-term oral health. These are the foundations of a healthy smile. At Carolina Implants and Periodontics, we are not just focused on rebuilding teeth. We protect and restore what holds them in place.

Whether you're dealing with bleeding gums, gum recession, or bone loss, our periodontic care is built around getting you healthy, stable, comfortable, and ready to smile again.

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Signs You May Need Periodontic Care

  • Bleeding when brushing or flossing
  • Receding or shrinking gumlines
  • Loose or shifting teeth
  • Persistent bad breath

Treatment Options

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Gum Disease Treatment

Deep cleaning (scaling/root planing), laser-assisted therapy, and custom tailored home care plans.

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Gum Recession Repair

Advanced and minimally invasive grafting techniques to restore receded gums and protect exposed roots.

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LANAP / LAPIP Laser Therapy

No-scalpel, no-suture noninvasive laser protocols for treating gum disease or infected implants.

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Sinus Lifts

Rebuilding lost bone for future implant placement or to regenerate bone around affected teeth.

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IV Sedation Options

We offer all levels of sedation including IV Sedation to keep you comfortable and relaxed during any periodontic procedure.

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Osseous Surgery

Specialized surgeries to eliminate gum pockets due to loss of bone levels from gum disease.

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Gummy Smile Correction

Balance your smile by adjusting excess gum display through precise reshaping.

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Wisdom Teeth Removal & Orthodontic Prep

Comfortable extractions and pre-orthodontic evaluation for surgical treatments to ensure faster tooth movements with braces or clear aligners.

Our Approach

01

Comprehensive Exam

We start with a detailed exam and 3D imaging to understand the full picture—gum pockets, bone levels, infection risks, and more.

02

Education and Options

We’ll walk you through what we see, explain what’s causing it, and lay out all of your treatment options. No pressure—just clarity.

03

Targeted Treatment

From gentle laser therapy to comprehensive pocket reduction surgery, our specialized team of clinicians offers the full gamut of periodontal care.

Take Care of the Foundation

Most dental problems don’t start with the teeth—they start with the gums and bone beneath them. Catching issues early can prevent serious problems later.

Let’s get your mouth healthy from the ground up.

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Dr. Christopher Ricker, DMD, MSD