Periodontics & Implants

It’s rare for a young guy like me to have receding gum lines but I’ve been dealing with it since high school. I had a gum graft about 7 or 8 years ago and last year my dentist told me it was getting worse and recommended another graft in the same location. She referred me to Dr. Fisher. He had just moved to his new location on Gateway Boulevard (previously on Whyte Avenue) so everything was new, swanky and top of the line.
My first visit was the consultation. Dr. Fisher met with me and let me know what would need to be done, how the procedure would go and what I could expect post surgery. He explained to me that he wouldn’t do the procedure that was previously done on my gums, but his technique would hold up longer, and that he would insert synthetic bone. He was very professional yet easy to talk to. As a periodontist, he seems genuinely interested in helping people.
They sent off the estimate to my benefits provider. It seems like there was a mixup because I never got my coverage back. One call to Dr. Fisher’s office and they were able to correct the situation right away. After receiving the estimate and getting good news that much of it would be covered (though I would have done it anyway), I booked the surgery with Dr. Fisher.
The day of the surgery, Dr. Fisher again was very professional, explaining everything that he was doing. It was quicker than I expected and the surgery was pretty much painless. I saw Dr. Fisher a couple more times for follow-​up appointments and had no issues. The last time I saw my dentist, she commented how great a job it was. I’m hoping it will last longer than the last graft, but I can definitely feel and see the difference in my mouth. In fact, after seeing Dr. Fisher, it looks like I’ve never had gum problems at all, where my first graft looked like it was a patch job.
If you’re in need of a periodontist, I would recommend Dr. Fisher. I never checked other periodontists but he probably does cost more. However, when it comes to your oral health, it’s worth it.