Periodontics is a specialty practice that deals with issues around the teeth. Periodontists focus on things like gum disease, bone loss, and other oral health issues. They are uniquely qualified to diagnose and treat these conditions, having completed advanced training and a multi-year specialty residency program after graduating from dental school.
At NobleCare Orthodontics, Dr. Amir Shayesteh, DDS, MS, is one of a handful of dual-trained and dual-board certified orthodontists and periodontists in the country. He has extensive experience handling a wide variety of periodontal issues. If you have periodontal disease or another oral health issue, contact our office at (818) 660-1101 to schedule an assessment.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over 47% of adults aged 30 years or older have some form of periodontal disease. For individuals 65 years and older, the rate increases to more than 70%. Periodontal disease is a major concern for many people as it can lead to serious health conditions such as periodontitis. Left untreated, periodontitis can cause the gums to pull away from the teeth resulting in them loosening or falling out.
In addition to the risk of severe oral health problems, periodontal care can help improve your smile. Studies show that more and more adults are considering and receiving orthodontic treatment to improve the aesthetics of their smiles and enhance their quality of life. The most important requirement for achieving the safe and predictable movement of teeth through orthodontic treatment is healthy periodontal tissue.
Therefore in order to achieve a beautiful smile, any issues with the periodontal tissue must be addressed. The surrounding and supporting structures of the teeth must be healthy in order to proceed with orthodontic care. When left untreated, periodontal issues may accelerate the disease with orthodontic tooth movement. It could result in the continued loss of supporting structures, including bones and ligaments, and may result in the loss of teeth.
In short, periodontal issues must be treated first in order to achieve a more perfect smile with orthodontic care. The collaboration between a periodontist and an orthodontist becomes paramount to ensure that the best course of action is implemented.
Dr. Amir Shayesteh with NobleCare Orthodontics is one of the few dual-trained and dual-board certified orthodontists and periodontists in the nation. He will use his unique training to give you the individualized treatment that you need and deserve. The treatment will not only result in beautifully aligned teeth but also in strong and healthy gums.
Learn more about our periodontics services by calling our office at (818) 660-1101 to schedule an appointment. Find out why periodontal care is so important to the health of your gums and the improvement of your smile. Do not wait. You could be one of the millions suffering from periodontal disease. Contact our office today to get started. We accept all major PPO plans. Get the dedicated care you need now.
Non-surgical periodontal treatments include scaling and root planning, as well as regular periodontal maintenance.
Non-surgical periodontal treatments include scaling and root planning, as well as regular periodontal maintenance.
Surgical periodontal treatments include both necessary and cosmetic procedures, including periodontal pocket reduction, gingival recession grafting, crown lengthening, gingivoplasty, gingivectomy, and more.
Surgical periodontal treatments include both necessary and cosmetic procedures, including periodontal pocket reduction, gingival recession grafting, crown lengthening, gingivoplasty, gingivectomy, and more.
Regenerative periodontal procedures aim to restore damaged tissue after inflammation from disease or injury. It includes guided bone and tissue regeneration procedures, as well as ridge augmentation.
Regenerative periodontal procedures aim to restore damaged tissue after inflammation from disease or injury. It includes guided bone and tissue regeneration procedures, as well as ridge augmentation.
Dental implant procedures include permanent replacements of missing teeth, but also the installation of Temporary Anchorage Devices (TAD), which are mini-implants designed to facilitate orthodontic movement of certain teeth.
Dental implant procedures include permanent replacements of missing teeth, but also the installation of Temporary Anchorage Devices (TAD), which are mini-implants designed to facilitate orthodontic movement of certain teeth.
