Periodontal care Emily Ro Dental in Chelsea, NYC

Periodontal Care
in Chelsea, NY

Gum health is essential for your overall wellness and the success of dental work. At Emily Ro Dental, your gum health starts with our team of doctors and hygienists, starting with establishing effective routines and baseline gum health. Our board-certified periodontist, Dr. Hankyu Cho, collaborates with our restorative team to provide integrated periodontal care that is thorough and compassionate. Whether dealing with early gum disease or preparing for full-mouth rehabilitation, you’ll receive care based on clinical precision and genuine concern.

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What is Periodontal Care?

Healthy gums help your smile thrive

Periodontal care includes everything related to the health of your gums, bone, and connective tissue, the structures that keep your teeth secure and functional. Gum disease is surprisingly common, but it’s also one of the most treatable conditions when addressed early. Whether you need a deep cleaning to treat gingivitis or surgical treatment to rebuild bone, our entire clinical team will be here to guide you every step of the way.

Board-Certified Periodontist

Meet Dr. Hankyu Cho

Dr. Cho is a board-certified periodontist with advanced training in implant surgery, bone regeneration, and soft tissue grafting. He’s placed thousands of dental implants and routinely performs full arch surgeries with expert-level accuracy. A graduate of Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, where he earned both his DDS and MS in Periodontics, Dr. Cho’s education focused on saving natural teeth and building strong, lasting foundations for oral health.

Patients trust Dr. Cho not only for his technical skill, but for his calm, reassuring demeanor and commitment to doing what’s right for each individual. When he’s not in the office, you can find him exploring NYC’s food scene with his wife and two kids or cheering on his favorite football team.

Education:

  • Columbia University College of Dental Medicine – DDS, MS in Periodontics
  • Vanderbilt University – BS

Does this sound like you?

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You've had more fillings and crowns especially in your molars, than you'd care to count.

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Every dentist or hygienist that sees your teeth tells you that you must be grinding your teeth

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You wake up with headaches often

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Your jaw gets tired easily during your cleanings or during any procedure

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Your jaw clicks and pops and you have a hard time opening your jaw all the way

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You have dreams that your teeth are falling out (really!)

If this is you, most likely you are clenching and/or grinding your teeth, possibly during the day, most likely at night, or both.

We recommend:

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Every smile, and every bite, is different. That’s why we start with a one-on-one consultation to evaluate your teeth, bite, and symptoms. From there, we design a solution that’s customized for your comfort and long-term health.

Sleep Better, Stress Less

A properly fitted guard helps reduce nighttime tension, ease jaw strain, and cut down on those morning headaches. You'll wake up feeling more rested and refreshed.

Protect Your Teeth With a Custom Guard

Clenching and grinding put tremendous stress on your molars, leading to cracks, wear, and repeat dental work. Our custom night guards provide a precise fit that shields your teeth from further damage while you sleep.

Ease Jaw Pain and Morning Headaches

Clicking, popping, and jaw fatigue are all signs your bite is under strain. With a custom appliance designed to support your jaw alignment, you can finally find relief from daily discomfort and protect your long-term oral health.

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Why patients choose us

Periodontal care doesn't always mean you have to see the Periodontist. Often, we can improve your gums with minimally invasive approaches, including an initial treatment with a Deep Cleaning (Scaling and Root Planing). Our team of doctors and hygienists always prioritize maintaining a baseline periodontal health, so that you will NOT have to meet the Periodontist as much as possible!

Everything happens under one roof

You won’t need to travel between offices. Our team, including Prosthodontists and Hygienists collaborate with our Periodontist and Lab Technicians in real time to ensure every aspect of your care is aligned and efficient.

Specialist-led care with a conservative approach

Dr. Cho sees the full picture of your smile. If a tooth can be saved, he’ll help save it. If an implant is the better path forward, you’re already in the best possible hands.

Built for long-term success

Whether preparing a site for an implant or rebuilding bone and tissue after disease or trauma, our goal is to create a stable foundation for your future oral health so your results last.

The Periodontal Treatment Process

We believe in clear communication, conservative care, and ensuring you understand every option.

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Personalized Evaluation

Your dentist and hygienist will performs a detailed exam of your gum and bone health during your first visit or your routine check up. We’ll walk you through your diagnosis and answer every question in plain, honest language. If early signs of gum disease are present, we may recommend non-invasive approach such with cleanings and more detailed home care instructions and use of additional tools such as interproximal brushes, Waterpik, and a referral for a physical as part of your preventive strategy.

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Treatment Plan Creation

Depending on your condition, this may include non-surgical deep cleanings, periodontal surgery, grafting, or implant planning. Arestin, a locally administered antibiotic, may be used during scaling and root planing to fight infection at the source. If we determine that further treatment beyond deep cleanings and Arestin are needed, a referral will be made to our in-house Periodontist who will make his recommendations based on the history of all the baseline treatments, his clinical assessment, evaluation of 2D and 3D imaging as indicated.

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Expert Treatment & Monitoring

All advanced surgical procedures are performed in our office by Dr. Cho using advanced techniques and anesthesia options. We use tools like Curodont to support enamel preservation and monitor healing to reduce the risk of further breakdown. We track your healing closely and adjust as needed.

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Long-Term Maintenance

Gum health is ongoing. Our hygiene and periodontal teams collaborate to provide periodontal cleanings, bruxism screenings, and home care guidance that help you stay healthy and prevent recurrence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have questions?
We have answers.

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Early signs include bleeding while brushing, bad breath, or gum recession. In later stages, you may notice loose teeth or a shifting bite, even if you’re not in pain.

Gingivitis is fully reversible. For more advanced cases (periodontitis), we focus on stopping disease progression and rebuilding lost tissue through scaling, grafting, or regenerative procedures.

Untreated gum disease can lead to bone loss, tooth loss, and systemic issues like heart disease and diabetes. But the earlier we catch it, the more conservative your treatment can be.

Not with us. We offer local anesthesia, sedation, and a gentle approach to make your treatment as easy and stress-free as possible.

Most periodontal patients benefit from visits every 3–4 months. We’ll tailor your schedule based on your diagnosis and progress.

Location

250 8th Avenue Suite 2S
New York, NY, 10011

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