At LivWell Dentistry, Dr. Loo provides experienced diagnosis and care of periodontal disease, or gum disease to her San Francisco and San Ramon, CA areas of based patients.
Periodontics is the diagnosis and treatment of gum disease, which is the common term for periodontal disease. Four out of five people have periodontal disease and do not know it because it is painless in early stages. However, as the number one reason for tooth loss, and suggested links to other health issues, it is essential that people visit their dentist regularly for checkups and the removal of plaque and tartar to maintain healthy gums.
In early stages, gum disease symptoms are not noticeable. However, as the condition becomes more serious, the symptoms can include:
As a service to our patients, our practice accepts most dental insurance programs, including non-managed care, indemnity (traditional) and PPO out-of-network. We are not part of any managed care network. Our accounting staff will prepare all the necessary forms for your dental benefits. However, we remind you that your specific policy is an agreement between you and your insurance company. Please keep in mind that you are responsible for your total obligation should your insurance benefits result in less coverage than anticipated. Our staff will gladly submit a pre-treatment estimate to your insurance company so that you will know what your benefits will be. The fees charged for services rendered to those who are insured are the usual and customary fees charged to all our patients for similar services. Your policy may base its allowances on a fixed fee schedule, which may or may not coincide with our usual fees. You should be aware that different insurance companies vary greatly in the types of coverage available. Also, some companies take care of claims promptly while others delay payment for several months.