Periodontist Serving Allenhurst, NJ

No. A referral is not necessary at our practice. If you believe you have a gum infection, you are unhappy with the appearance of your gums, or you need implant tooth replacement, you can contact our office directly to discuss your options and get care started sooner. Many Allenhurst patients also come to us for a second opinion on a treatment plan they received elsewhere, and we are glad to provide one.

Our Eatontown office is a short drive from Allenhurst, along with the surrounding communities of Deal, Ocean Township, Loch Arbour, Interlaken, Asbury Park, and Long Branch. We are located at 1 Industrial Way West, Building C, in the West Ridge Campus, with parking available on site. Patients coming from the western part of the county may find our Howell office at 3508 Route 9 South more convenient.

Gum disease is usually a very subtle condition with minimal symptoms, which is one reason it goes unaddressed for so long. Redness or swelling around one tooth or many teeth can indicate a periodontal infection. Persistent plaque buildup gums that bleed when you brush, receding gums, or teeth that feel loose are all worth having evaluated.

Waiting until there is pain is risky, because by the time pain appears the problem can already be advanced and may put the tooth at risk. Untreated periodontal disease can also break down the jawbone that anchors your teeth, which is why an evaluation looks at the health of the whole mouth and not only at the gumline.

Allenhurst residents come to our practice for the full range of periodontal specialty care. Our services include:

• Dental implants, including single tooth replacement, multiple missing teeth, and complete upper or lower arch restoration

• Teeth in a Day and immediate implant tooth replacement, plus repair of problematic implants placed at other offices

• Gum disease treatment, from early gingivitis through advanced periodontitis, using both surgical and non-surgical approaches

• Scaling and root planing, the deep cleaning process that removes calculus from below the gumline and smooths root surfaces to reduce inflammation

• Gum recession treatment, including gum grafting and the Chao Pinhole Surgical Technique

• Crown lengthening, which removes excess gum tissue to expose more of the tooth for cosmetic reasons or to prepare a tooth for a crown

• Bone regeneration and ridge preservation to rebuild and protect the foundation that supports your teeth and future implants

• Platelet rich fibrin and growth factor therapy to support healing

• Periodontal surgery, periodontal maintenance, tooth extractions, restorative and cosmetic dentistry, and treatment for TMJ disorders

Most patients experience only minor discomfort after non-surgical or surgical therapy, with minimal or no swelling, and narcotics are rarely required. Most periodontal therapy requires no lifestyle changes or only minor ones for a short period after treatment, and most patients do not miss work.