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Periodontal Screening
Gum pockets are measured and tracked at routine visits to catch disease early.
Gum Health
Gum disease treatment in Century City.
Healthy gums are the foundation of a healthy smile. We diagnose and treat gum disease at every stage — from early gingivitis to deep cleanings and ongoing maintenance — to protect your teeth and your overall health.
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Overview
Why your gums matter more than you think.
Gum (periodontal) disease is an infection of the tissue and bone that hold your teeth in place. It usually starts quietly — a little bleeding when you brush, some puffiness — and can progress to receding gums, loose teeth, and bone loss if left untreated. It's also the leading cause of tooth loss in adults.
Research has linked untreated gum disease to heart disease, diabetes, and other systemic conditions, which is why we screen for it at every checkup. Caught early, gum disease is very manageable; the goal is always to stop it before it costs you teeth.
What's included
Every detail, planned together.
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Scaling & Root Planing
A deep cleaning below the gumline that removes hardened bacteria and smooths root surfaces.
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Gingivitis Care
Early-stage gum inflammation reversed with targeted cleaning and home-care coaching.
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Maintenance Cleanings
More frequent cleanings that keep treated gums stable long term.
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Whole-Health Approach
We coordinate with your physician when gum health and conditions like diabetes overlap.
Our approach
Treat the cause, not just the symptom.
Bleeding gums are not normal, and they're not something to brush past. We treat the underlying infection and then give you a realistic home-care plan you can actually keep up with.
Most gum disease is managed without surgery when it's addressed early. If a case is advanced enough to need a periodontal specialist, we'll coordinate the referral and stay involved in your care.
How it works
The process, step by step.
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Evaluation
We measure gum pockets, check for bleeding and recession, and review X-rays.
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Diagnosis
We stage the disease — gingivitis or periodontitis — and explain exactly what's happening.
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Deep Cleaning
Scaling and root planing, usually with local anesthetic for comfort.
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Re-evaluation
We re-measure to confirm the gums are responding and healing.
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Maintenance
A personalized cleaning schedule keeps the disease from coming back.
Common questions
Frequently asked.
Ready when you are
Book your periodontics & gum disease treatment consultation.
Free, no-pressure conversation with Dr. Esfahani. We'll listen, examine, and tell you honestly what we'd recommend — and what we wouldn't.
Book appointment (310) 553-2233
Or send us your insurance card — we'll verify benefits before your visit.