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Dr. Rachel Sinacola
Diplomate, American Board of Periodontology
Dr. Sinacola is board-certified in both Periodontology and Implantology. She is an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan in the Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine, supporting students learning in courses related to evidence-based decision making, oral pathology, and clinical applications of Periodontics.
She is an active member of organized dentistry at the national, state, and local level. She is a current board member of the West Michigan District Dental Society and a former president of the Kent County Dental Society. She has been recognized for leadership by the Michigan Dental Association and is a member of the American Dental Association and American Academy of Periodontology.
Hear from our patients
Real stories from people we’ve cared for at our Grand Rapids, MI periodontal office.
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Josh B.
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Shelly K.
What a periodontist treats
A periodontist is a dentist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of problems affecting the gums and the other tissues that support your teeth — and in placing dental implants.
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Periodontal
(gum) diseaseAssessment and treatment of gum disease and the bone loss that follows it.
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Non-surgical
periodontal therapyRemoving plaque and hardened deposits from the root surfaces, with further treatment where needed.
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Dental
implantsA permanent replacement for one or more missing teeth that looks and functions like a natural tooth.
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Bone grafting
for implantsRebuilding the bone needed to support an implant.
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Gum grafting &
cosmetic gum surgeryTreatment for gum recession and for the appearance of the gum line.
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Loose teeth &
bite problemsStabilising teeth that have loosened, and addressing the bite forces behind it.
LANAP laser gum disease treatment
The LANAP protocol is the only laser gum disease treatment FDA cleared for True Regeneration based on scientific evidence — it can re-grow tissue and bone lost to gum disease.
- Less gum recession
- Very little downtime after treatment
- A full-mouth procedure, usually two two-hour visits
- Treats gum disease with a laser rather than a scalpel
A referral-based, collaborative practice
Periodontal care works best as a partnership with your general dentist. We see patients by referral, so your dentist stays involved in your care every step of the way.
If you are a patient
Don’t have a referral yet? Just mention to your dentist that you found us online, and they can send one our way — we’ll reach out to schedule as soon as it arrives. Our new patient information explains what a first visit involves.
If you are a dentist
Send periodontal and implant cases to Dr. Sinacola — comprehensive periodontal exams, crown lengthening, gingival grafting and biopsy. Radiographs go to [email protected].
Your first visit
A first appointment at Grand River Periodontics involves a few extra steps so we can get to know you properly.
If something hurts
An immediate problem is our first concern, and we deal with it before anything else.
For a consultation
Where treatment will follow, a full periodontal examination comes first so the plan fits your mouth.
Your treatment plan
Once we know what care you need, we’ll walk you through the plan together — what to expect and what happens next.
From our blog
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When Is Gum Recession a Problem?
A little gum recession is common as we age, and it does not always mean something is wrong. But when…
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Is Laser Gum Disease Treatment Painful?
Traditional gum surgery has a reputation for being painful, and that reputation keeps a lot of people from getting the…
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How Dental Implants Protect Your Jawbone After Tooth Loss
When it comes to replacing missing teeth, dental implants offer more than just an aesthetic solution. They play a critical…
