Woodinville  Periodontist

425.402.1246

 Terry L La Bell Periodontal
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Periodontist?  »
 What is Guided Tissue Regeneration?  »
Do I need to be referred to see a Periodontist?  » What can I do about my receding gums?  »
Why was I referred to a Periodontist?  » What is a free gingival graft?  »
What can I expect to happen at my first visit?  » What is a connective tissue graft?  »
Why can't I get my teeth cleaned during the first visit?  » What is Alloderm®?  »
Why isn't my evaluation free?  » What can I do about my short teeth or gummy smile?  »
What if I don't have dental insurance?  » What is a gingivectomy?  »
Do you accept my dental insurance?  » What is esthetic crown lengthening?  »
What is the financial policy of the office?  » What is functional crown lengthening?  »
Will my health records be kept private?  » What are my options for replacing my missing teeth?  »
How do I know the office is kept clean (infection control)?  » What is a dental implant?  »
What if I have to cancel an appointment?  » Can my implant be placed at the same appointment as a tooth extraction?  »
Where is the office located?  » Why do I need to wait so long before I get a tooth on my dental implant?  »
How often should I brush and floss?  » How do I know if I am a candidate for a dental implant?  »
How often should I have my teeth examined and cleaned?  » What is socket preservation?  »
Why do my teeth need to be cleaned at a periodontal office?  » What is a sinus lift?  »
How do I know if I have gum disease?  » What is a ridge augmentation?  »
If my teeth and gums don't hurt, how can I have a problem?  » Why is a dental implant a superior choice to a dental bridge?  »
Does gum disease affect my general health?  » What is a fiberotomy?  »
Will my dentist know what is being done at the periodontal office?  » What is a surgical tooth exposure?  »
What is Periodontal Initial Therapy?  » What is a temporary anchorage device (TAD) or miniscrew.  »
What is pocket reduction surgery?  » Where can I find additional information (links)?  »
Will bone grow back?  »