Specialized periodontal care and dental implant services provided by board-certified periodontists in a comfortable, patient-focused environment. The practice offers advanced laser surgery, regenerative procedures, and cosmetic gum treatments.
Details
Phone: (651) 738-9050 (Woodbury); (651) 770-3014 (Maplewood)
Website: http://www.ridgeperio.com/
Languages: English
Technology: LANAP laserdigital x-rays
Services
Cosmetic
- Botox — Botox therapy to reduce tension, reduce muscle-related pain, limit clenching and grinding forces, and improve esthetics by reducing fine lines and wrinkles.
- Cosmetic Gum Surgery — Specialized periodontal surgery for esthetic gum contouring and improvement.
Implants
- Dental Implants — Tooth replacements that look, feel, and function like natural teeth. Can replace single or multiple teeth and help preserve jawbone.
Oral Surgery
- Gum Grafting / Gum Recession Treatment — Surgery to repair gum recession by grafting tissue from palate or another source to cover exposed roots. Improves esthetics, reduces sensitivity, and prevents further recession.
- LANAP Laser Surgery — Minimally-invasive laser periodontal surgery protocol FDA-cleared to regenerate bone and tissues lost to gum disease. Less pain, bleeding, swelling, and recovery time.
- Pocket-Reduction Surgery — Periodontal surgery to fold back gum tissue and smooth irregular bone surfaces to limit bacteria and restore periodontal health.
- Regenerative Procedures — Procedures using bone grafts or tissue-stimulating proteins to encourage natural regeneration of lost bone and gum tissue.
Periodontics
- Periodontal Disease Treatment — Treatment for gingivitis and periodontitis, including management of gum disease and prevention of bone loss.
Preventive
- Deep Cleaning / Scaling and Root Planing — Careful cleaning of root surfaces to remove plaque, calculus, and toxins from deep periodontal pockets.
Restorative
- PRF (Platelet-Rich Fibrin) — Natural autologous blood product processed chairside to support tissue regeneration, reduce inflammation, and accelerate healing.
Team
Dr. Caitlin Hemmerich (DDS, MS, Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology), Periodontist
Highly skilled and compassionate periodontist known for calm demeanor and empathetic approach. Specializes in periodontal surgery, dental implants, and cosmetic gum surgery. Purchased the practice in 2018, continuing care since 1974. Fellow of the American Academy of Periodontology, published researcher in periodontal regeneration, recipient of Excellence in Clinical Care Award.
Dr. Daniel Jabs (DDS, MS, Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology), Periodontist
Provides thoughtful, personalized care with exceptional clinical skills. Specializes in periodontal surgery, dental implants, and cosmetic gum surgery. Completed advanced training in LANAP laser periodontal treatment. Researcher and organized study on molecular identifiers of periodontal disease.
Dr. Joyce Lee (DDS, MS, Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology), Periodontist
Originally from Minnesota, trained at University of Nebraska Medical Center. Specializes in periodontal surgery, dental implants, and dental surgery. Fellow of the American Academy of Periodontology, published researcher in periodontal regeneration, recipient of Excellence in Clinical Care Award.