Our practice specializes in Periodontics, devoted to the diagnosis and treatment of periodontal or "gum disease." Periodontal disease affects the structures in the mouth that support the teeth, but it involves bone and other  tissues as well.  This disease is often chronic which means it persists over time.

Dr. Najera's goal is to help patients reach the highest level of oral health posssible. Dr. Najera offers his patients all phases of non-surgical treatment, such as deep-scaling and root-planing which are more involved, detail cleanings directed for the treatment of gum disease.   Surgical periodontal treatment involves pocket reduction surgery and in some instances regenerative procedures to regrow tissues lost due to gum disease.

Dr. Najera also performs peridontal plastic surgery to corrct root recession and periodontal defects.  Dr. Najera also specilizes in oral medicine to treat diseases which manifest with intra-oral conditions. 
Dr. Najera works in partnership with other dentists of the community to ensure comprehensive care for his patients.

As a specialist, Dr. Najera is proficient with the placement of dental implants, which is an option to replace a missing tooth. In this procedure, a small titanium screw is surgically implanted into the bone and allowed to set. The bone grows around it forming a tight connection, which additionally slows or stops the bone loss that occurs when the root of a natural tooth is missing.

Once the implant is firmly set in the mouth, the restorative dentist then works to attach the replacement tooth onto the top of the implant.This permanent solution has the advantages over bridgework in that it does not stress the surrounding teeth for support, and, should the tooth wear out, another can simply be replaced on the implant.

Implants can also be used as support as part of an implant bridge. This is an alternative to partial dentures, and has several advantages. First, there is no adjustment period to acclimatize the patient who, once the work is done, only feels teeth, not metal supports intruding into the mouth. Second, this slows the bone loss occasioned by missing teeth. Third, there is no discomfort or difficulty in eating. And, best of all, of course, they don't have to be taken out all the time.