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Tooth Loss Prevention Through Comprehensive Periodontal Care
Welcome and thank you for choosing Dr. Eric Engert as your periodontist. You may have been referred by your general dentist who is concerned about your oral health and the presence of periodontal disease. We think of ourselves as an extension of your dentist’s office. Your dentist and Dr. Engert communicate often on the well-being of their patients and they share a common goal of helping you retain your teeth for your lifetime.
Our modern office is equipped with the latest clinical technology. For your comfort, we provide local anesthesia and nitrous oxide sedation. Dr. Engert is at the forefront of periodontal therapies available and maintains an associate faculty position at the Universy of California Dental School in San Francisco. We will take as much time necessary to explain every procedure. For your convenience we offer extended hours.
About Dr. Engert
Eric Engert , D.M.D., M.S.D. has been in private practice since 1987. In addition, he has has held faculty positions in the Department of Periodontics at the University of Washington, University of Oregon, University of the Pacific and the University of California. He has taught continuing education courses to his colleagues and lectures in Northern California and in University settings regularly. He served on the executive board of directors for the San Francisco Dental Society as chairman of the editorial committee From 1991 through 1996. He earned a Certificate in Periodontics and a Masters of Science in Dentistry from the University of Washington in 1987. Choose the link "Dr. Engert resume" to learn more.
Your first appointment
Our first appointment together will last approximately one hour and is virtually painless. With this time we would like to become better acquainted with you and your individual needs. We'll do a complete oral examination including soft tissues, bone, teeth and bite as well as an oral cancer screening. In order to provide a complete diagnosis and offer the best options for care, a current set of complete radiographs (x-rays) is necessary. We will make every effort to minimize your amount of radiation exposure. After our evaluation we will coordinate a plan of action with you and your dentist which best fits your needs. In all cases we respect your individual ideas about your treatment needs and will work within these parameters. We encourage our patients to become involved in their treatment and welcome your questions. We strive to communicate your options clearly and a few weeks after our meeting you will receive a copy of our findings and plan outline which we send to your general dentist.
Periodontal Health
Our practice specializes in the management of periodontal (gum) diseases. We are prepared to provide you with a full range of services including preventive, interventive, cosmetic, and emergency periodontal care.
Preventive Periodontics
Periodontal disease is an ongoing process which affects the gums and bone supporting your teeth. The main goal of periodontal therapy is to prevent or control the disease process and allow you to maintain your teeth in a state of health for your lifetime. Slowing the destructive process of gum disease is dependent upon prevention. Prevention involves the daily home care, good nutrition, regular examinations and professional cleanings that keep your mouth healthy. Good dental health involves a team effort between yourself, your dentist and the periodontist. We'll do our part to provide the best that dentistry has to offer. Your commitment is necessary in order to maintain the advances that we have gained through attention to brushing, flossing, diet and overall health.
Intervention
In an effort to increase the longevity of your teeth, interventive services may be recommended. Conservative non-surgical approaches are utilized for most teeth. However surgical therapy may be indicated if other options are exhausted in an effort to help you retain your teeth.
Cosmetic Periodontics
Our office is at the forefront in addressing concerns you may have about your smile. Dr. Engert has lectured extensively on enhancing esthetics. Just some of the improvements which can be discussed include management of short or long teeth, correcting discoloration and creating a natural appearance when replacing missing teeth.
Emergency Availability
We will respond to your emergency needs as promptly as possible and Dr. Engert is on call for you 24 hours a day. Please call us early in the week and in the morning so that we can more easily accommodate your schedule.
Comfort and Safety
Most people feel anxious about a visit to the dentist. It is our goal to make your visit as comfortable as possible. We pledge to explain and review what we are doing at every visit. We also try hard to reserve a specific adequate amount of time to spend with each of our patients to minimize delays in your busy schedule. Our office has modern equipment and stereo headphones to help you feel at ease. We offer a full range of medications as needed. Transmission of communicable disease is virtually impossible in our office as all instruments are heat sterilized or disposable. We undergo weekly testing to assure the integrity of our sterilization system.
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