Get Gum Disease Under Control With Specialist-Led Periodontal Care
Periodontal disease needs more than a routine cleaning
Gum disease is a chronic infection of the tissues and bone that support your teeth. Left untreated, it can lead to deeper pockets, ongoing inflammation, bone loss, loose teeth, and eventual tooth loss. Specialist periodontal care is designed to interrupt that process early and keep it from progressing. At PIHP, every maintenance or gum disease visit is built around charting, diagnosis, and targeted treatment below the gumline. That gives you a clearer picture of your condition and a more effective plan than a standard recall cleaning alone.
your journey
How we manage gum disease
Comprehensive periodontal assessment
We measure pocket depths, evaluate bleeding and recession, review your symptoms, and identify where disease is active.
Deep cleaning below the gumline
Scaling and root planing remove bacterial deposits and calculus from periodontal pockets and smooth root surfaces to discourage reattachment of plaque.
Re-evaluation and stabilization
We review how your tissues respond, determine whether non-surgical care has achieved stability, and decide if any additional treatment is needed.
Ongoing periodontal maintenance
Once disease is controlled, we use a maintenance schedule that helps prevent relapse and protects both natural teeth and implants.
why this practice
What specialist periodontal care helps protect
Stops disease from silently progressing
Regular periodontal care helps control the bacteria and inflammation that drive bone loss and future tooth loss.
Gives you a specialist assessment every visit
We track pocket depths, bleeding points, recession, and tissue changes so problems are caught earlier.
Protects your overall oral foundation
Healthy gums and stable bone are essential not just for natural teeth, but for crowns, bridges, and implants too.
Keeps more treatment options open
Managing gum disease earlier often makes it easier to save teeth and avoid bigger procedures later on.
Supports long-term implant health
Patients with implants still need periodontal monitoring to protect the tissues that keep those restorations stable.
What Our Patients Say
- 5 out of 5 stars. “I am extremely happy with my implants and gum surgery. Thank you for giving me my smile back.” — S, Los Angeles
- 5 out of 5 stars. “They did not try to sell me dental implants and instead guided me on what was best for my situation. I highly recommend them if you are trying to find a trustworthy office.” — Aileen, Los Angeles
- 5 out of 5 stars. “I have suffered from chronic gum inflammation for years, but I have seen significant improvement since I began treatment here.” — Ross, Los Angeles
- 5 out of 5 stars. “I had gum surgery with Dr. Joan Otomo. She explained my options thoroughly, the procedure was quick, and the results are ideal.” — Abigail, Los Angeles
- 5 out of 5 stars. “The implant process was actually painless, and I have experienced zero discomfort since then. These are great people.” — Carlos, Los Angeles
- 5 out of 5 stars. “I just had an implant done a few days ago and it was quick and basically painless. I could not recommend this office more highly.” — Cristina, Los Angeles
- 5 out of 5 stars. “I had deep frontal gum restructuring and she did a magnificent job. The team was prompt, courteous, and exceptional.” — Valencia, Los Angeles
- 5 out of 5 stars. “My three dental implants look and feel amazing. I finally have a full smile again and it is the best.” — Chelsy, Los Angeles
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Meet with a board-certified periodontist to assess your gums, explain what is happening, and map out the right next step with no guesswork.