Dr. Ioannis Vergoullis

Teeth Surgical Exposure

When a tooth fails to emerge through the gums and it is still in the bone, it is considered to be an “impacted tooth”. Like with “wisdom teeth”, the second most common tooth to become impacted is the canine.  The canine tooth is a critical tooth in the dental arch and plays an important role … Read more

Surgical Extractions

Wisdom teeth, or third molars, are the last teeth to develop and appear in your mouth. They come in between the ages of 17 and 25, a time of life that has been called the “Age of Wisdom.” When a tooth is unable to fully enter the mouth, it is said to be “impacted.” In … Read more

Periodontal Disease Treatment

How are periodontal diseases treated? Once your periodontal health has been evaluated, your periodontist will work with you to determine the best treatment options to control your disease and bring you back to health. Treatment can vary depending on how far the disease has progressed. If diagnosed and treated in the early stages, simple non-surgical … Read more

Periodontal Plastic Surgery

Periodontal Plastic Surgery refers to techniques utilized in order to re-establish gingival symmetry and/or restore mucogingival defects. Usually the procedures can help accomplishing a perfect smile and boosting the patients confidence. The procedures performed are usually done through gingival augmentation, correction of recession or soft tissue deformities, or enhancement of oral esthetics. Some of the … Read more

Periodontal disease

What are periodontal diseases? The word “periodontal” literally means “around the tooth.” Periodontal diseases are bacterial gum infections that destroy the gums and supporting bone that hold your teeth in your mouth. Periodontal diseases can affect one tooth or many teeth.  The main cause of periodontal diseases is bacterial plaque, a sticky, colorless film that … Read more

Periodontal & Dental Implant Maintenance

Once periodontal treatment has been completed and the mouth has been returned to a state of health, it is critical to follow a regular program of periodontal maintenance. Periodontal disease, like many inflammatory diseases, is never cured but only controlled. These visits are different than routine cleaning appointments in that they are designed to assess … Read more

Oral Systemic Relationships

Mouth – Body Connection Infections in the mouth can make harm elsewhere in the body. For a long time it was thought that bacteria was the factor that linked periodontal disease to other infections in the body; however, more recent research demonstrates that inflammation may link periodontal disease to other chronic conditions. Research has shown, … Read more

Oral Pathology

The lining of the oral cavity, including your lips and tongue, is covered by various types of specialized skin. This tissue covers the bone and surrounds the teeth. This specialized skin is susceptible to a variety of diseases. These pathologic changes may present as hard lumps, soft lumps, ulcers, red tissue, white tissue or changes … Read more

Oral Hygiene: Instructions

One of the easiest ways to help prevent gum disease is to brush and floss every day, therefore it is very important to know the correct way to take care of your teeth and gums. It does not matter if you brush first or floss first, as long as you do both (and twice a … Read more

Laser in Periodontics

At Vergoullis Dental Clinic, we offer one of the latest advances in Dentistry, the use of Dental Laser. Nd:YAG (Neodymium: Yttrium Aluminum Garnet) lasers have been used safely and effectively in the periodontal treatment for pocket sterilization and gingival curettage. Laser periodontal therapy is a laser-based procedure that builds on early laser – sulcular debridement … Read more