Clifton Park Periodontics: Dr. Linda Lam, DDS, MS

Clifton Park Periodontics is a dental practice specializing in periodontology and dental implant surgery, located at 1536 Crescent Rd Suite B8, Clifton Park, NY 12065. The practice is helmed by Dr. Linda Lam, a Board-Certified Periodontist and Dental Implant Surgeon with extensive training and expertise in the field. Dr. Linda Wang Lam earned her dental degree from New York University, where she was inducted into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon national dental honor society and received the Quintessence Award for Clinical Excellence in Periodontics. She further specialized in periodontics at the Eastman Institute for Oral Health at the University of Rochester, simultaneously earning a master's degree in dental sciences. Her work in periodontal regeneration has garnered numerous research awards, including the Basil G. Bibby Fellowship. Dr. Lam personally oversaw the planning and construction of the Clifton Park Periodontics facility, which opened in 2022, ensuring it features the latest technology, dental equipment, and patient care amenities. The practice offers a comprehensive range of services focused on the health of the gums and supporting structures of the teeth. These services include: Dental Implants: Placement and related procedures to replace missing teeth. Surgical Periodontal Treatment: Procedures to address advanced gum disease. Scaling and Root Planing (Deep Cleaning): Non-surgical treatment for gum disease. Extractions & Bone Grafting: Procedures for tooth removal and bone regeneration. Gum Grafting: To treat gum recession and restore healthy gum tissue. Crown Lengthening: Reshaping gum and bone tissue to expose more of the natural tooth for cosmetic or restorative purposes. Biopsy: To diagnose oral lesions. Frenectomy: To correct abnormal muscle attachments that may cause gum recession or affect tooth spacing. Gingivectomy: Removal of excessive gum tissue for aesthetic improvement or to gain access for restorative repairs. Osseous Surgery: Pocket reduction procedures to reduce the space around tooth roots where bacteria can form. Sinus Lift: A surgical procedure to add bone to the upper jaw in the area of the molars and premolars when there is insufficient bone for dental implants. Clifton Park Periodontics emphasizes patient-centered care in a clean and modern facility. They are conveniently located in the Plaza 8 shopping center, easily accessible from Exit 8 of the I-87 Northway, serving patients from Saratoga, Albany, Schenectady, Rensselaer, and Washington Counties in the New York Capital Region. The practice strives to provide thorough patient education and personalized treatment plans, ensuring that patients understand their conditions and the recommended procedures.