John Whelan Periodontist

Welcome to John Whelan Periodontics :

More than one in three people over the age of 30 have a form of periodontal disease that has advanced beyond gingivitis One in Twelve adults will probably develop periodontitis if the gingivitis persists.

This will result in the loss of the supporting tissues of the teeth and ultimately tooth loss of not treated.

What is gum disease?

Common symptoms are bleeding during tooth cleaning, bad breath, bad taste and loose teeth and widening gaps between the teeth.

Periodontitis is a silent, painless and progressive disease. Maintaining good periodontal health will not only help you retain your teeth for life, but also is a key component of a healthy body.

How do you cure gum disease?

John is a registered specialist in periodontics.

A periodontist is a dentist who specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of periodontal disease. Common search terms: Periodontal Dentist Hygienist Periodontal Disease Treatment Periodontist Surgery Please check out our website for more information.

Crown Lengthening

A patient is referred by their dentist to a periodontist (gum specialist) for a crown lengthening procedure around one or a number of teeth

Dental Implants

A dental implant is an artificial tooth root made of titanium metal. A single one may be placed to replace a missing tooth or a number placed to support a bridge or a full set of upper or lower teeth. The implant is placed into the bone of the jaw, which grows around it to hold it in place. A tooth is then attached to the top.

Pocket Depth Reduction

A pocket depth reduction procedure is recommended because there are pockets around a patients teeth that are too deep to maintain with daily at-home oral hygiene and regular professional cleaning. Reducing the depth of the pockets and eliminating existing bacteria are important to prevent progression of periodontal disease and maintain the stability and health of the tissues around the teeth.