Serving Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, and all of Palm Beach County. Se habla espanol.
Save your teeth and gums! Bleeding gums, deep pockets, and gum disease treated with a minimally-invasive approach: no scalpel, no cutting, no stitches. Expert, gentle care from South Florida's top-rated gum specialist.
Find out exactly where your gums stand, learn your options to save your teeth, and take home a written plan with itemized costs. Dr. Ressler and his team help without judgment, and every option is clearly presented.
Includes your own take-home treatment plan with itemized costs. Limited time only.
New patients only. Not available with dental insurance. See offer terms below.
Answer a few quick questions and our front desk team will call you to confirm your eligibility and reserve your $129 visit (a $474 value).
We are not a "clinic" or high-volume treatment center. Our specialty has always been one-on-one attention that is caring and personal, in a private office environment.
Periodontal disease is a silent bacterial infection that destroys the gums and bone that support your teeth. You are not alone: gum disease is the #1 cause of tooth loss in adults, affecting nearly half of people over 30 and nearly 3 of every 4 people over 65 in the United States.
Most patients aren't even aware they have gum disease because there often aren't any noticeable symptoms, or just very mild ones. Watch for:
In short, teeth get loose and fall out. Gingivitis (bleeding and inflammation in the gums) quietly progresses to periodontitis (the loss of bone around teeth). Calculus (tartar), a collection of hardened bacteria that sticks to the roots of teeth like barnacles on the side of a boat, continues to accumulate.
Gum disease causes gum "pockets" to form around your teeth. Deeper pockets, and deeper measurements, are signs of more severe gum disease. Without treatment, deep pockets and bone loss cause your teeth to slowly loosen and eventually fall out.
Poor dental health can make you sick. Losing your teeth is bad enough, but did you know that untreated gum problems can shorten your life? Gum disease has been shown to increase the risk of heart attack, stroke, Alzheimer's disease, certain types of cancers, and increased difficulty with diabetic control.
Taking charge of your gum disease and dental problems will help protect your overall health!
Our dental lasers produce high-energy water pulses that remove hard plaque and tartar on teeth roots, flush away harmful toxins, and help treat bleeding gums, periodontal bone loss, and gum disease.
Step 1: Above the Gum Line
Step 2: Below the Gum Line
Lightwalker laser technology: Dr. Ressler uses one of the most advanced, dual-wavelength dental lasers available in the world today. The first laser (Nd:YAG) painlessly vaporizes the diseased lining of infected gum tissue. A second water-cooled laser (Erbium) then cleans and detoxifies the teeth roots, aimed at stopping the bone loss and saving teeth.
Laser gum treatment now permits treatment without cutting or stitching, and with minimal discomfort following the procedure.
| Laser gum treatment | Traditional gum surgery |
|---|---|
| No scalpel or cutting of gum | Cutting and removal of gum tissue |
| Minimally invasive procedure | More invasive procedure |
| No stitching required | Many stitches usually needed |
| Post-op bleeding uncommon | Post-operative bleeding common |
| Preserves gum between teeth | Leaves large spaces between teeth |
| Gum recession usually minimal | May cause further gum recession |
| Back to regular activities same day | Recovery can take some time |
Gum disease is diagnosed by dental x-rays and a periodontal examination. Dr. Ressler reads your dental x-rays and gently examines your gums to measure periodontal pockets and look for signs of active gum disease, bone loss, and loosening of teeth.
How laser gum treatment cleans gum pockets and helps save teeth.
Gum disease under the gumline, and how the laser treats it.
Laser gum treatment vs. traditional gum surgery.
"I want to thank Dr. Ressler and his group for great dental care. Starting last May, he performed several deep cleanings and gum surgeries for me and was able to save my teeth, gums and smile from advanced periodontal disease. I wasn't the easiest of patients. The sound of drilling, and other equipment in my mouth is not pleasant and makes me very nervous. Dr. Ressler, as well as his team are all very gentle and were able to put me at ease during the procedures. Now I am consistently brushing and flossing and have my old smile back. I am very happy with my results."
"Dr. Ressler was a God send for me....periodontal disease runs in my family and he was the first dentist to make me realize it was genetics but with oral hygiene, proper diet and routine cleanings, I could manage it. Most importantly they didn't make me feel bad about having periodontal disease and have never made me feel uncomfortable. All of their office staff is amazing from Leslie, Ofir, and Pilar to Dr Ressler himself. I have never had to wait for my appointment and I'm always out in one hour with my teeth and gums feeling amazing! !!!! Thank you all for everything!"
"Today was the first of a four-session course of periodontal treatment. I am extremely grateful to have discovered Dr. Ressler and to trust that he was the one who could "make it right" regarding my dental health and periodontal treatment after contacting him for a second opinion. So far he has done an excellent job in treating a difficult case...to completing the procedure without my experiencing any pain along the way. I trust my experience will continue to be a positive one!"
Choosing a dentist is an important decision. Periodontists are surgically-trained dentists who spend an additional three years of university or hospital-based residency training, following four years of dental school, specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of gum disease. Periodontists, such as Dr. Ressler, are generally considered the most appropriate type of dental specialist to treat moderate and advanced cases of gum disease.
The Ressler Dental specialty team: Dr. Ressler, Dr. Blum, Pilar, Brooke, and Maria (hygienists), Leslie (office manager), Ofir and Lisa (assistants). We can't wait to meet you!
We offer patients financing and payment plans through three different lenders, with easy online and at-home credit applications.
We accept dental insurance as an out-of-network provider only. We do not accept dental HMOs, Medicare, or Medicaid. Every visit includes an estimate of costs in plain English, so you can decide with confidence.
Our new patient introductory special has made it easier than ever to meet us and learn more about improving your dental health. Schedule online 24/7, the fastest way to set things up, or call us today.
15300 Jog Road, Suite 201, Delray Beach, FL 33446 · just south of Atlantic Ave. on Jog Road
5 minutes north of Boca Raton, 5 minutes south of Boynton Beach · Atlantic Ave. exit from I-95 or the Turnpike
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