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# Coastal Empire Periodontics

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- [Financing](https://www.coastalempireperiodontics.com/financing/) - Financing 10055 Ford Ave #3C Richmond Hill, GA 31324Get Directions(912) 445-5311Call Now
- [Contact](https://www.coastalempireperiodontics.com/contact/) - Contact10055 Ford Ave #3C Richmond Hill, GA 31324Get Directions(912) 445-5311Call Now
- [Gum Recession](https://www.coastalempireperiodontics.com/patient-information/gum-recession/) - Many patients with receding gums in Richmond Hill, GA come to Dr. Justin Bordlemay with questions and concerns about tooth sensitivity, changes in the way their smile looks, and other worrying symptoms. Often times, periodontal disease is to blame, a condition in which oral bacteria damages the bone and gum tissue and places teeth at
- [Bleeding Gums](https://www.coastalempireperiodontics.com/patient-information/bleeding-gums/) - We treat patients with bleeding gums in Richmond Hill, GA and the surrounding area on a daily basis. If you have sore gums or gums that bleed and swell, it could be a symptom of gum disease, a progressive condition that can only be treated with professional periodontal care from Dr. Justin Bordlemay. • Sore
- [Periodontal Procedures](https://www.coastalempireperiodontics.com/periodontal-procedures/) - Periodontal ProceduresDental ImplantsWhether you’re missing one tooth or multiple teeth, dental implants provide options that are most like natural teeth.Learn MoreLaser Assisted New Attachment Procedure (LANAP)The LANAP (Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure) protocol utilizes safe and proven laser technology to gently remove harmful bacteria and disease tissue from the gums.Learn MoreScaling and Root PlanningThe initial
- [Meet Dr. Bordlemay](https://www.coastalempireperiodontics.com/meet-dr-bordlemay/) - Meet Dr. BordlemayDr. Bordlemay was born and raised in Mechanicsburg Pennsylvania. He graduated from Kuztown University with a Bachelors of Science degree in 1996 and then attended dental school at the University of Pittsburgh and graduated with a DMD in 2001. After dental school, Dr. Bordlemay served in the United States army as a general
- [Thank You](https://www.coastalempireperiodontics.com/thank-you/) - Thank You!Your form has been received. A member of our team will reach out soon. Return to Home Page
- [Reviews](https://www.coastalempireperiodontics.com/reviews/) - ReviewsDoctor and staff are very friendly, made me feel extremely comfortable while explaining the complete process of my upcoming dental procedure.Coming from someone who has a phobia when dealing with the dentist, Coastal Empire Periodontics made me feel completely at ease from start to finish. I would recommend them to everyone.Coming from someone who has
- [Employment Opportunities](https://www.coastalempireperiodontics.com/employment-opportunities/) - Employment OpportunitiesPosition NameLorem Ipsum is simply dummy text of the printing and typesetting industry. Lorem Ipsum has been the industry’s standard dummy text ever since the 1500s, when an unknown printer took a galley of type and scrambled it to make a type specimen book. It has survived not only five centuries, but also the
- [Post Surgical Instructions](https://www.coastalempireperiodontics.com/patient-information/post-surgical-instructions/) - After the periodontal treatment, proper oral hygiene must be maintained in the surgical area to aid in healing. Do not brush the area which received surgery for one week. After one week, carefully brush the teeth while avoiding the gums in the area of surgery. The gums and lower parts of the teeth should be
- [Resources](https://www.coastalempireperiodontics.com/resources/) - ResourcesHello! Thank you for choosing Coastal Empire Periodontics. We are delighted to welcome you to our practice. Post-Surgery InstructionsLearn MoreDoctor Referral FormLearn More10055 Ford Ave #3C Richmond Hill, GA 31324Get Directions(912) 445-5311Call Now
- [Patient Information](https://www.coastalempireperiodontics.com/patient-information/) - Patient InformationWelcome to Coastal Empire Periodontics. Our doctor and staff are committed to providing you with the highest quality periodontal and implant care while making your experience as relaxed and comfortable as possible. We are currently accepting new patients and look forward to the opportunity to help you achieve optimal oral health. While most patients
- [Scaling and Root Planing](https://www.coastalempireperiodontics.com/periodontal-procedures/scaling-and-root-planing/) - Scaling and Root PlaningThe initial stage of treatment for periodontal disease is usually a thorough cleaning that may include scaling or root planing. The objective of these non-surgical procedures is to remove etiologic agents such as dental plaque and tartar, or calculus, which cause gingival inflammation and disease. Scaling and root planing can be used
- [Crown Lengthening](https://www.coastalempireperiodontics.com/periodontal-procedures/crown-lengthening/) - Crown LengtheningCrown lengthening is usually performed to improve the health of the gum tissue, prepare the mouth for a procedure, or correct a “gummy smile”. A “gummy smile” is used to describe an instance where teeth are covered with excess gum tissue resulting in a less esthetically-pleasing smile. The procedure involves reshaping or recontouring the
- [Orthodontic Exposure](https://www.coastalempireperiodontics.com/periodontal-procedures/orthodontic-exposure/) - Orthodontic ExposureIf a tooth is impacted, the tooth must be uncovered, or exposed, with a periodontal surgical procedure. During this procedure, once the tooth is exposed, a small orthodontic bracket is cemented to the tooth. Following a short healing period the orthodontist can begin pulling the tooth into its correct position.
- [Soft Tissue Grafting](https://www.coastalempireperiodontics.com/periodontal-procedures/soft-tissue-grafting/) - Soft Tissue GraftingSoft tissue grafting, or gum grafting, is a procedure used to treat gum recession around natural teeth or implants. A soft tissue graft is a procedure in which healthy gum tissue is taken from a different area of the mouth and grafted onto the area of the mouth where the gum tissue has
- [Chao Pinhole Surgical Technique](https://www.coastalempireperiodontics.com/periodontal-procedures/chao-pinhole-surgical-technique/) - Chao Pinhole Surgical TechniqueThe new, minimally invasive treatment of gum recession for maximum comfort. During the Chao Pinhole Surgical Technique, a needle is used to make a small hole in the patient’s existing gum tissue. Through this pinhole, special instruments are used to gently loosen the gum tissue. These tools help expand and slide the
- [Osseous Resective Surgery](https://www.coastalempireperiodontics.com/periodontal-procedures/osseous-resective-surgery/) - Osseous Resective SurgerySurgery allows the periodontist to remove harmful tarter and plaque from hard-to-reach areas. If the bone has been damaged by gum disease, you may need surgery to rebuild or reshape the bone. After surgery, your gums are stitched into place to tightly hug your teeth. Surgery can reduce pocket depth and make it
- [Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure (LANAP)](https://www.coastalempireperiodontics.com/periodontal-procedures/laser-assisted-new-attachment-procedure-lanap/) - Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure (LANAP)Now there is a less traumatic treatment for periodontal disease. The LANAP (Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure) protocol utilizes safe and proven laser technology to gently remove harmful bacteria and disease tissue from the gums. As with periodontal surgery, this removal of bacteria allows the body to heal naturally so
- [Dental Implants](https://www.coastalempireperiodontics.com/periodontal-procedures/dental-implants/) - Dental ImplantsWhether you’re missing one tooth or multiple teeth, dental implants provide options that are most like natural teeth. Replacing a missing tooth with a single implant limits the compromise to the surrounding teeth. Patients missing teeth in an entire arch may benefit from an implant supported denture, which is more secure and looks and
- [Referring Doctors](https://www.coastalempireperiodontics.com/referring-doctors/) - Referring DoctorsThank you for choosing Coastal Empire Periodontics to partner with you in the oral health care of your patients. You may refer patients to our office by printing and completing our referral form. After you have completed the form, please be sure to hand it to your patient and ask them to bring it
- [When to see a Periodontist](https://www.coastalempireperiodontics.com/patient-information/when-to-see-a-periodontist/) - Periodontal treatment may be sought in several ways. Your general dentist or a hygienist may recommend a consultation with a periodontist if they find signs of periodontal disease through the course of a checkup or other dental care appointment. You may also decide to see a periodontist on your own. A referral is not necessary
- [Oral Hygiene Products](https://www.coastalempireperiodontics.com/patient-information/oral-hygiene-products/) - There are many oral hygiene products on the market and choosing the right one can be difficult. Here are some suggestions for selecting dental care products that will work for most patients: Electronic Toothbrushes (Sonicare, Oral-B, etc)- are safe and effective for the majority of users. We see excellent results with the electric toothbrushes “Rotadent”
- [Oral Hygiene](https://www.coastalempireperiodontics.com/patient-information/oral-hygiene/) - How to Brush Teeth While brushing the outside surfaces of your teeth, position the brush at a 45-degree angle where your gums and teeth meet. Gently move the brush in a circular motion several times using small, gentle strokes. Use some pressure while putting the bristles between the teeth, but not so much pressure that
- [Periodontal Disease and Osteoporosis](https://www.coastalempireperiodontics.com/patient-information/periodontal-disease-and-osteoporosis/) - Osteoporosis is a condition common in older patients, and particularly women, that is characterized by the thinning of bone tissue and loss of bone density over time. Osteoporosis occurs when the body fails to form enough new bone, or when the body absorbs too much old bone. The leading cause of osteoporosis is a drop
- [Periodontal Disease and Respiratory Disease](https://www.coastalempireperiodontics.com/patient-information/periodontal-disease-and-respiratory-disease/) - Respiratory disease occurs when fine droplets are inhaled from the mouth and throat into the lungs. These droplets contain germs that can spread and multiply within the lungs to impair breathing. Recent research had also proven that bacteria found in the mouth and throat can be drawn into the lower respiratory tract and cause infection
- [Periodontal Disease and Pregnancy](https://www.coastalempireperiodontics.com/patient-information/periodontal-disease-and-pregnancy/) - Pregnant women with periodontal disease expose their unborn children to a variety of risks and possible complications. Pregnancy causes many hormonal changes in women, which increase the likelihood of developing periodontal disease such as gingivitis, or gum inflammation. These oral problems have been linked to preeclampsia, or low birth weight of the baby, as well
- [Periodontal Disease, Heart Disease, and Stroke](https://www.coastalempireperiodontics.com/patient-information/periodontal-disease-heart-disease-and-stroke/) - Coronary heart disease occurs when fatty proteins and a substance called plaque build up on the walls of arteries. This causes the arteries to narrow, constricting blood flow. Oxygen is restricted from traveling to the heart which results in shortness of breath, chest pain, and even heart attack. The link between periodontal disease and heart
- [Periodontal Disease and Diabetes](https://www.coastalempireperiodontics.com/patient-information/periodontal-disease-and-diabetes/) - Diabetes is a serious, incurable disease that is characterized by too much glucose, or sugar, in the blood. Type II diabetes occurs when the body is unable to regulate insulin levels, meaning too much glucose stays in the blood. Type I diabetics cannot produce any insulin at all. Diabetes affects between 12 and 14 million
- [The Mouth-Body Connection](https://www.coastalempireperiodontics.com/patient-information/the-mouth-body-connection/) - Research has recently proven what dentists have long suspected: there is a strong connection between periodontal disease and other chronic conditions such as diabetes, heart disease and osteoporosis. Periodontal disease is characterized by inflammation of the gum tissue, presence of disease-causing bacteria, and infection below the gum line. Infections and bacteria in the mouth can
- [Bad Breath](https://www.coastalempireperiodontics.com/patient-information/bad-breath/) - Bad breath is an embarrassing and often uncomfortable subject to talk about. We understand and treat patients with halitosis in Richmond Hill, GA routinely. More often than not, bad breath points to bacterial infection, tooth decay, or some other dental problem that Dr. Justin Bordlemay can address. What Causes Bad Breath? • Periodontal disease –
- [Loose Teeth](https://www.coastalempireperiodontics.com/patient-information/loose-teeth/) - We treat patients with loose teeth in the Richmond Hill, GA area on a routine basis. If you have loose teeth, inflamed gums, or other problems that concern you, Dr. Justin Bordlemay can help. When it is Time to Seek Treatment: • Chronic bad breath• Inflamed gums that swell, hurt, or bleed easily• Food particles
- [About Periodontal Disease](https://www.coastalempireperiodontics.com/patient-information/about-periodontal-disease/) - Periodontal disease is dangerous in that it is often painless and symptomless. 80% of Americans will be afflicted with periodontal disease by age 45, and 4 out of 5 patients with the disease are unaware they have it. It is important to maintain proper home oral care and regular dentist visits to reduce the risk