PerioMy general dentist had been telling me for two years that my gums were inflamed. I kept putting it off. When I finally went, the deep cleaning took about an hour and a half, and I left feeling like I'd finally done something right for myself.
Recovery: 48 hours of mild sensitivity. Back to normal food within 3 days. Follow-up in 4 weeks.
Maria, 52
Verified patient
Did you know?
What is pocket depth?
Pocket depth measures the space between your gum line and where the gum attaches to the tooth. Healthy is 1–3mm. 4mm and above signals disease that scaling can address before surgery is needed.
Dr. Priya Nair, DDS, MS
Periodontist · 14 yrs experience
Dr. James Okafor, DDS
Periodontist · Graft Specialist
I noticed my teeth looked longer — my dentist said my roots were exposed. I was terrified of the word "graft." But the procedure itself was nothing like I imagined. The periodontist explained every step, and I watched TV during the whole thing.
Recovery: Soft foods for 2 weeks. Tenderness faded by day 10. At 6 weeks the graft had fully integrated.
Theodore, 67
Verified patient
Did you know?
What is gum recession?
Recession happens when gum tissue pulls back from the tooth, exposing the root. It can be caused by aggressive brushing, genetics, or periodontal disease. Connective tissue grafts restore the protective cover.
My bridge failed after eleven years. I was told I'd need an implant and bone grafting first. I was overwhelmed. What helped most was finding a periodontist who laid out the whole eighteen-month timeline on the first visit — no surprises.
Recovery: Bone graft healed in 4 months. Implant placed, 3-month osseointegration. Crown fitted at month 7.
Diane, 61
Verified patient
Did you know?
What is osseointegration?
Osseointegration is the process by which a titanium implant fuses with your jawbone over 3–6 months. It's what makes implants feel and function like natural teeth — permanent, stable, no adhesives.
Dr. Sofia Reyes, DDS, MS
Periodontist · Implant Specialist
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