Selecting a top cosmetic, general and family dentist in the Reseda and Tarzana areas can be a challenge. To help you decide, consider what our patients have to say about our service. According to them, Dr. Gerayli’s pleasant personality and perfectionist tendencies make them feel confident in her ability to deliver top-notch dental care. People love the office’s paperless sign-in system as well as the short wait times to see one of the best dentists in the area.
One patient reported that when he was suffering from an especially painful toothache, Dr. Gerayli opened her practice on a Sunday to provide relief. Our patients frequently state that they appreciate the high level of comfort that Victory Cosmetic Dentistry provides. Dr. Gerayli does not recommend unnecessary procedures, and when a higher priced treatment is required, affordable payment plans are available.
Our patients love the cleanliness and Zen vibe of the office while the welcoming atmosphere makes them want to come back. After experiencing the professionalism, knowledge and skill that Dr. Gerayli brings to the dentist chair, many of her patients report that they’ve recommended Victory Cosmetic Dentistry to family members and friends. With its affordable prices, friendly staff and ability to provide the latest advancements in dental technology, Victory Cosmetic Dentistry has been sending people into the world with prettier smiles and healthier teeth for years.
If going to the dentist in the past has been an unpleasant experience resulting in apprehension or even fear upon receiving an appointment confirmation text, a dental visit with Dr. Gerayli will likely put your uncomfortable feelings about dentist work in the past.
Los Angeles Dentist, Dr. Afsoon Gerayli
19231 Victory Blvd., Ste. 451
Tarzana, CA 91335
Phone: 818-345-3355
Los Angeles is a city that provides little saving options for dental patients suffering from periodontal disease. The good news is that patients who come to Victory Cosmetic Dentistry can receive quality treatment for this gum disease at an affordable cost and receive amazing results! Victory Cosmetic Dentistry has earned a positive reputation in the dental community for their exceptional dental care and easy financing and is located in Tarzana and Reseda. We are very committed to help patients with mild to severe periodontal disease get the treatment they need to restore their smile and oral health. Scaling, root planning, and gum surgery are performed under local anesthesia in each visit.
After treatment is done, patients will need to come back for a follow-up visit to check the health of their gums and have their gum pockets measured. In case there is the need for additional treatment, the patient’s gum status will be diagnosed and discussed accordingly. Dr. Grayly will outline a comprehensive treatment plan to ensure the patient reaches positive results under her care. First time patients will need to provide our staff with their insurance information along with a medical and dental history when they arrive for their complimentary exam and consultation.
About Periodontal Disease
A report released by the National Institute of Health shows that over 75 percent percent of adult Americans have some form of periodontal disease. Often times than not, poor brushing and flossing habits are too blame, but can also be caused from hereditary, hormonal, age, eating, and lifestyle habits. Periodontal disease begins when harmful bacteria inside the mouth attaches to the teeth. The bacteria breeds, and forms a biological film or plaque. If this plaque isn’t removed on the teeth, neighboring gingival (gum) tissues can become inflamed, resulting in the development of an early form of gum disease called gingivitis.
When gingivitis isn't addressed in it's early stages, this gum disease will progress to the more serious gum disease called periodontitis. Severe inflammation of decaying gum tissue can form deep pockets around the gumline that eventually leads to periodontal disease. The presence of plaque bacteria in this stage of gum disease continues to build up and can no longer be removed through simple brushing or flossing. Soft and hard tissue continue to break down as the gum forms deeper pockets, spreading the bacterial infection in the mouth further which can affect the teeth’s roots. The teeth may start to jiggle and the patient will experience more and more pain.
Despite taking all proactive measures to care for your teeth and gums, serious dental problems can still arise that require gum surgery. Once your gums become damaged and/or infected, they should be treated by an oral surgeon. Without treatment, the problem will get worse and soon lead to teeth, mouth and jawbone dysfunction. Several modern procedures are available to treat diseased gums.
Gum surgery is done usually as a last resort to help reinstate the health of your gums. Two gum surgery procedures are a gingivectomy and a gingivoplasty. A gingivectomy is when gum tissue is surgically removed. A Gingivoplasty is when gum tissue surrounding your teeth is surgically reshaped. The sooner the dentist discovers gum damage, the easier the treatment may be.
About These Procedures
A gingivectomy is a surgical treatment for periodontal disease but can also be performed as a cosmetic procedure if pockets or spaces have formed between the teeth and gums. Any space located between the teeth and the gumline can harbor harmful bacteria that can cause further structural damage to the gums and teeth. Moreover, a gingivectomy is performed to remove excess gum tissue surrounding the teeth. This a measure taken by the oral surgeon to help you eat, speak and clean between your teeth better. A gingivoplasty is a procedure used to correct gum trauma, asymmetrical or malformed gums often so that they look more natural for cosmetic purposes.
Gingival Flap Surgery
The temporary separation of the teeth from the gums with the gums being folded back to remove a gum infection is known as gingival flap surgery. Gingival flap surgery is usually recommended for patients with moderate to advanced periodontitis. The dentist typically will attempt a procedure known as scaling and root planing before a gingival flap procedure is done if all the gum infection during the scaling and root planing procedure isn’t removed.
Gum Contouring
Gum contouring or crown lengthening is a cosmetic dental procedure performed to improve your teeth’s appearance. It is often done when patients have a condition in which the ratio of gums to the teeth is out of proportion. The surgeon will remove excess gum tissue to lengthen the appearance of the tooth to deliver a more attractive smile.
Soft Tissue Graft
Gum graft surgery is used to repair the defective gum when tooth roots are exposed due to receding gums which works toward the prevention of additional gum recession and the risk of bone loss. A gum graft can be used to develop gum tissue when there is excessive gum tissue loss or when there is a need to cover a tooth’s roots of a tooth. During this procedure, the oral surgeon will obtain the soft tissue graft by removing gum tissue from your palate or from another donor source that can be done for one or more teeth to reduce gum line sensitivity.
Treating Periodontal Pockets
Scaling and root planing will be done on the patient's teeth as the initial resort therapy to eliminate diseased periodontal pockets. An ultrasonic scaling device is implemented by the dental hygienist to effectively scrape away food debris, plaque, and tartar below the gum line and will manually sand the tooth and its root surface to make it smooth and free of disease. Scaling and root planing can be completed in two to four sessions depending on how much oral disease the patient has. Thorough oral hygiene procedures will require follow-up visits to track improvement to the patient’s oral care cleaning techniques at home.
The Prevention of Tooth Loss
All of the measures taken to prevent and reverse periodontal disease are taken to ultimately prevent tooth loss. Your dentist may refer you to a periodontist if your periodontal disease involves severe redness, inflammation, bone loss and loose teeth. Periodontal disease can only involve one tooth or involve many teeth with the spread of infection left untreated. Therefore, it is recommended that dental patients floss and brush their teeth at least twice a day with a toothpaste that fights bacteria to prevent gingivitis. Good oral hygiene practices can clean the surface of the teeth of food debris and plaque to eliminate bacteria from breeding around the gum line of the teeth.