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Dear Patient(s):

Our community has been through a lot over the last few months, and all of us are looking forward to resuming our normal habits and routines. We are so very excited to announce that we are once again able to provide dental services for you, our valuable patients. Highland Advanced Dental Care will reopen on June 1st. While many things have changed, one thing has remained the same: our commitment to your safety.

Infection control has always been a top priority for our practice and you may have seen this during your visits to our office. Our infection control processes are made so that when you receive care, it’s both safe and comfortable. We want to tell you about the infection control procedures we follow in our practice to keep patients and staff safe.

Our office follows infection control recommendations made by the American Dental Association (ADA), the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). We follow the activities of these agencies so that we are up-to-date on any new rulings or guidance that may be issued. We do this to make sure that our infection control procedures are current and adhere to each agency’s recommendations.

You may see some changes when it is time for your next appointment. We made these changes to help protect our patients and staff. For example:

  • Our office will communicate with you beforehand to ask some screening questions. You’ll be asked those same questions again when you are in the office.
  • We have hand sanitizer that we will ask you to use when you enter the office. You will also find some in the reception area and other places in the office for you to use as needed.
  • You may see that our waiting room will no longer offer magazines, children’s toys and so forth, since those items are difficult to clean and disinfect.
  • Appointments will be managed to allow for social distancing between patients. That might mean
  • that you’re offered fewer options for scheduling your appointment.
  • We will do our best to allow greater time between patients to reduce waiting times for you, as well as to reduce the number of patients in the reception area at any one time.

We look forward to seeing you again and are happy to answer any questions you may have about the steps we take to keep you, and every patient, safe in our practice.

Thank you for being our patient. We value your trust and loyalty and look forward to welcoming back our patients, neighbors and friends.

As always, if you have any questions, please call our office at 248-329-3552 .

Sincerely,

Dr. James E. LoCascio, DDS FICOI D-ABDSM
Highland Advanced Dental Care

 

Restore Health to Your Mouth With Gum Recession Surgery in Highland, MI

Your gums are supposed to cover the roots of your teeth. And when you smile, people should be able to see a little bit of your gums. When your gums start to recede, however, bigger problems could be ahead if steps aren’t taken soon. Using the Chao Pinhole® Surgical Technique in our dentist office, Dr. LoCascio has saved the gums of many area residents with gum recession surgery in Highland.

This innovative procedure, one of Highland Advanced Dental Care’s oral surgery services, can:

  • Restore your gums to health without a scalpel or sutures
  • Beautify your smile and increase your confidence
  • Give you shorter recovery time than more invasive gum surgery
  • Reduce your sensitivity to heat and cold
  • Help you prevent serious infection in your gums

If your gums are receding, call us today to get help: 248-329-3552 . Our office is located at 2950 East Highland Road, not far from Duck Lake Pines Park.

Enjoy Advantages of the Chao Pinhole® Surgical Technique

Dr. James LoCascio was the first Michigan general dentist to be trained in the Chao Pinhole® Surgical Technique for gum recession. In this procedure, he makes a pinhole in the receding gums, then gently moves the gum tissue around to cover the parts of the tooth where the gums have receded.

The pinhole technique is:

  • Fast and Effective – Unlike more traditional gum surgery, it can often be completed in just one visit.
  • More Comfortable – There’s no cutting or suturing, meaning you’ll be more comfortable during the procedure and afterward. You’ll heal much more quickly too.

Save Your Smile With Our Gum Care Expertise

Besides surgery, there are several other ways we can help with gum recession. During your routine checkups, we can teach you the difference between healthy brushing and flossing and the aggressive kind that can damage your gums. One thing to remember is to always use a soft-bristled brush.

If you’re experiencing the early stages of gum disease, we can use a technique called scaling and root planing to remove harmful bacteria at and below the gumline, giving your gums a chance to heal.

If your gums look like they are receding, call us at 248-329-3552 to see if you need gum recession surgery in Highland. You can also use our handy online form.

What Our Patients Are Saying

S. M. (Verified Patient) | Mar 05, 2021
5
Called for an appointment for some tooth pain and got in right away. Awesome service.

Called for an appointment for some tooth pain and got in right away. Awesome service.

J. R. (Verified Patient) | Feb 24, 2021
5
Very good dentist and a very caring staff. I would recommend them for taking care...
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Very good dentist and a very caring staff. I would recommend them for taking care of your teeth.

M. E. (Verified Patient) | Feb 15, 2021
5
Love them.. Friendly acurate awesome

Love them.. Friendly acurate awesome

C. W. (Verified Patient) | Feb 11, 2021
4
Friendly staff and hygienists. Dr. Locasio is down to earth and easy to deal with.

Friendly staff and hygienists. Dr. Locasio is down to earth and easy to deal with.

N. B. (Verified Patient) | Feb 02, 2021
5
Excellent

Excellent

Common Questions About Gum Recession Surgery

Gum recession is often found in the later stages of gum disease. If left untreated, it puts you at risk of losing teeth. Disease isn’t the only cause of receding gums. Brushing your teeth too vigorously can also lead to recession. No matter what causes it, you’ll want to repair receding gums. Exposed tooth roots look unsightly and make you sensitive to temperature extremes.

Gums won’t grow back, so you can’t reverse gum recession without the help of a dentist. You may be able to prevent recession from worsening, though, by stepping up your oral hygiene. Brush with a soft-bristled toothbrush several times a day, and floss at least once a day. Several times a week, rinse your mouth with a solution of water and hydrogen peroxide (one part hydrogen peroxide to two parts water).

It doesn’t have to be! Dr. LoCascio performs a procedure called the Chao Pinhole® Surgical Technique. Unlike a gum graft, which involves cutting and stitches, he simply makes small pinholes in your gums, then manipulates your gum tissue back into place. It’s not only faster and more comfortable than a gum graft treatment, but you will recover more quickly too.

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