GENERAL & FAMILY DENTISTRY
Periodontal Care in Provo, UT
Inflamed gums tie to heart, diabetes, and airway inflammation. We treat gum disease as part of your whole-health picture, from gentle non-surgical care to Pinhole gingival grafting.
Who Benefits
Anyone with red, tender, or bleeding gums, gum recession, or a history of deep pockets and bone loss. Mouth breathing dries gums and worsens gum disease, so Dr. Bennett also evaluates the airway when it is part of the picture.
Inside the Visit
A full periodontal evaluation: pocket depth charting, X-rays, bleeding index, and a Pearl AI review of the radiographs. You see the actual numbers and get an honest read on where you are.
Have questions?
The front desk can answer questions and help you understand your options.
How We Treat
Non-surgical first, always. Deep cleanings (scaling and root planing) under local anesthetic resolve most cases, with laser therapy for pockets that do not respond. For gum recession, Dr. David Bennett and Dr. Mike Bennett provide the Pinhole Surgical Technique. After active treatment, 3 or 4 month maintenance cleanings keep gums stable.
PINHOLE® SURGICAL TECHNIQUE
Why choose the Pinhole® Surgical Technique?
A scalpel-free, suture-free approach to gum recession, performed by Dr. David Bennett and Dr. Mike Bennett.
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Minimally invasive
A scalpel-free, suture-free procedure done through a small pinhole entry point.
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Faster recovery
Most patients experience minimal downtime and discomfort compared to traditional grafting.
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Long-term results
Published outcomes and cases documented years after treatment.
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About the technique
Developed by Dr. John Chao. Learn more at the official Pinhole site.
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PINHOLE SURGICAL TECHNIQUE
Why choose the Pinhole Surgical Technique?
Dr. Mike Bennett and Dr. David Bennett provide the Chao Pinhole Surgical Technique for gum recession at Advanced Dental Care.
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Minimally invasive
A scalpel-free, suture-free approach. Recessed gums are repositioned through a small pinhole entry instead of cutting and grafting.
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Faster recovery
Most patients experience minimal downtime and discomfort compared to traditional gum grafting.
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Proven results
A technique backed by years of clinical success and long-term outcomes.
About the Pinhole technique
LONG-TERM PATIENT RESULTS
Results that hold up over time.
Before and after photos of gum recession treated with the Pinhole Surgical Technique.
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Treated once. Shown 14 years later. -
Treated once. Shown 10 years later. -
Treated once. Shown 6 years later.
Photos courtesy of Dr. John Chao, used with permission. Individual results vary.
Why choose Advanced Dental Care for gum health?
- Non-surgical treatment first, always
- Pinhole gingival grafting for recession
- Laser therapy for stubborn pockets
- Pearl AI review on every X-ray
- Whole-health view of gums and airway
- 3 to 4 month maintenance that keeps results
FAQ
Periodontal, plainly answered.
Questions we get at almost every perio eval.
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Do I really have gum disease?
If bleeding when you floss is common, probably yes at some level. Whether it's reversible gingivitis or bone-loss periodontitis is what the eval answers. -
Do I need gum surgery?
Most patients don't. We start with non-surgical scaling + root planing. Surgery only enters the conversation if pockets don't stabilize after 6 months. -
Why do gums matter for my heart or blood sugar?
Chronic gum inflammation feeds systemic inflammation. Well-managed gum disease is linked to better outcomes for both. -
Does insurance cover perio?
Most dental plans cover deep cleanings once every 2 to 3 years. Ongoing perio maintenance is usually covered like a regular cleaning. -
Can I keep my regular cleaning schedule?
Once you've had bone loss, no, 3- or 4-month cleanings are what stabilize the disease. It's the biggest factor in long-term success.
READY TO GET STARTED?
Schedule Your Perio Evaluation Today
Advanced Dental Care serves Provo, Orem, Springville, and the greater Utah County area. Call today and we will help you find the right appointment.