Sterling Periodontics and Implantology is home to your trusted Beverly Hills periodontist, Dr. Mohamed Khaled! Dr. Khaled is a Board-Certified Periodontist and a Diplomate with the American Board of Periodontology. He lends his expertise to restore patients' healthy smiles and offer top periodontal treatments in Beverly Bills and beyond, including LANAP laser gum therapy, Pinhole surgery, and more.
What is Periodontal Disease?
Periodontal disease, also known as gum disease, can affect not just the health of your smile, but your total-body wellness. In addition to being a common cause of tooth loss, periodontal disease can contribute to the development variety of other health conditions when left untreated.
Do I Need Periodontal Treatment?
Periodontal disease, also called gingivitis in its early stages, is caused by excess toxic bacteria or plaque that attack the soft tissues of the mouth. Early warning signs of gum disease include red, swollen, or bleeding gums.
If caught early, we can help you reverse the damage caused by gingivitis or periodontal disease. If the condition has had time to develop, Dr. Khaled and his team can use one of the many effective restorative dentistry procedures to restore your healthy, beautiful smile. In addition to targeted periodontal treatments, Dr. Khaled and his team can help keep your smile healthy, strong and disease-free with regular periodontal exams, specialized cleanings, and advanced periodontal treatment options at our office in Beverly Hills.
Our top periodontal treatments at Sterling Periodontics and Implantology include:
Scaling & Root Planing — Periodontal Deep Cleaning
If you have been diagnosed with periodontal disease, our team will recommend visiting our office for a periodontal deep cleaning, also called scaling and root planing. Our scaling and root planing therapies are a gold standard of treatment for patients diagnosed with gum disease at Sterling Periodontics and Implantology, designed to address gum pockets, swelling, plaque and tartar accumulation, bacteria, and more.
When you visit our office for a periodontal deep cleaning, your dentist or hygienist removes plaque, tartar & bacteria from the surfaces of your teeth & tooth roots. The dentist or hygienist will smooth the surface of the affected tooth root to help keep bacteria at bay into the future.
While deep cleanings cannot cure periodontal disease, they can slow or stop its progression. Deep cleanings can reduce the need for surgical intervention in the future and can restore inflamed gums to their healthy state. If you have gum disease, we may recommend that deep cleanings, along with periodontal maintenance checkups, become part of your routine dental visits at Sterling Periodontics and Implantology.
LANAP® Laser Alternative to Gum Surgery
Sterling Periodontics and Implantology is proud to offer LANAP as a minimally invasive laser alternative to periodontal surgery. Using a specialized laser to target selected areas of the gums, LANAP allows our team to leave healthy gum tissue intact while addressing infected gum tissue.
At our Beverly Hills periodontal office, LANAP is suitable for patients in the early to severe stages of gum disease and can treat conditions like deep pockets, loosening teeth, advanced gum recessions, bleeding gums, swollen gums, and more.
During the procedure, Dr. Khaled uses an advanced laser to penetrate deep into the gum tissue, banishing bacteria and diseased tissue before sealing the area and promoting optimal tissue regeneration. With minimally invasive LANAP therapy, our team can help periodontal patients regenerate the gums, prevent tooth loss, and reduce their overall symptoms of periodontal disease. Without suturing or cutting into gum tissue, LANAP offers an advanced, effective alternative to traditional gum surgery.
Pinhole Surgery in Beverly Hills, CA
The Pinhole Surgical Technique PST™ is a procedure in which Dr. Khaled uses specialized instruments to make a small hole in your gum and add collagen material to stabilize the area of gum recession. This new method is simple, suture-free and minimally invasive.
Gum recession is most often caused by lifestyle factors insufficient oral hygiene habits, aggressive tooth brushing, bruxism, and more.
Developed by John Chao, DDS, the Pinhole™ surgical technique (PST) is a procedure in which Dr. Khaled uses specialized instruments to make a small hole within the gum and add in collagen material to stabilize the area of gum recession. Using this method, our Beverly Hills periodontal office can provide simple, minimally-invasive therapy for gum recession.
Unlike gum grafting, The Pinhole Surgery Technique™ is minimally invasive, making it a more comfortable option with a shorter recovery time compared to traditional gum grafting surgery. Additional benefits of PST include a fast improvement in cosmetic appearance, accelerated recovery time, and the ability to treat multiple areas of recession in a single visit to Sterling Periodontics and Implantology.
Have concerns about possible gum recession? Contact our office today to schedule an appointment and learn more about how the Pinhole Surgical Technique can restore your healthy gums!
Antibacterial Solutions
At our Beverly Hills dental office, management of periodontal disease also involves a variety of other treatments in addition to deep cleanings. Periodontal therapy involves the enhancement of the gum tissue that holds your teeth in place, and diseased tissue must be replaced with healthy tissue whenever possible. Our team can address the infection in the gum tissues directly by applying topical antibacterial or antibiotic solutions, either as a standalone treatment or in conjunction with other forms of periodontal therapy.
Gingivectomies
A gingivectomy involves the surgical removal of excess gum tissue. Our periodontist can use the gingivectomy procedure to address deep pockets in the gums or improve the appearance of a "gummy smile." Dr. Khaled will ensure your comfort throughout the procedure and use the latest state-of-the-art tools to ensure the process is as quick, effective and non-invasive as possible.
Schedule Your Periodontal Consult in Beverly Hills
When you visit Sterling Peridontics and Implantology, you're choosing the expertise of a Diplomate American Board of Periodontology and Board-Certified Periodontist! Dr. Khaled will use his expertise to offer modern, tailored periodontal care that is effective and minimally invasive. Contact us today to schedule your periodontal consult and get started on the road to healthier gums!