Oakland Gum Disease Dentist:
Dr. Cheryl Widdis - General Dentist

Philosophy:

I am proud to have served patients in our community for over 20 years. The combination of continuing education and state-of-the-art equipment allow us to offer you and your family the high level of care you're looking for. My team and I will give you a warm welcome and our ongoing commitment to your dental health.

Service Areas:

San Francisco - Mill Valley - Daly City - Oakland - Berkeley

Gum Disease Treatment in Oakland: Detect and Treat It Early

Why see a dentist like Cheryl Widdis, in Oakland? What kind of gum disease treatment options can he offer? What would the effects of periodontal (gum) disease be on your mouth and body if you neglect your gums?

At Cheryl A Widdis DDS we know that the most common cause of gum disease is trapped bacteria, and that regular periodontal treatment can prevent not only reoccurring or new cases of gum disease, it can even prevent heart attacks brought on by this potentially invasive bacterial infection. It can also help prevent bone loss or decay in the mouth! Dr. Widdis has had extensive training and experience to offer the latest and most effective gum disease treatment options.

Bleeding gums, bad breath, loose teeth, and pockets (extra space between teeth and gums) are just a few signs of gum disease such as gingivitis. Dr. Widdis can offer you non-surgical gum disease treatment options such as scaling and root planing (removing plaque from deep pockets or abscesses) which, as bacteria and plaque will continue to build over time, require regular appointments to avoid full-scale gingivitis. If the gum disease is very extensive or the pockets lend themselves to quick infection or decay, Dr. Cheryl Widdis may suggest periodontal surgery to correct these spaces and/or regrow any missing bone matter.

There's no such thing as gum disease that can be ignored. Even if it's not painful in the beginning, the greater concern is the long-term effect that gum disease can have on your mouth and body. That's why Dr. Cheryl Widdis and his caring attitude and years of experience can literally save your beautiful smile - and perhaps even your life! So call Cheryl A Widdis DDS or complete the online form to make a gum disease treatment appointment!

Why should everyone in Oakland be concerned about early treatment and prevention of gum disease such as gingivitis? Although early symptoms such as bad breath and bleeding gums may seem mild, infected gums can lead to bone loss in the jaw or even heart attacks.

Financial Arrangements:

Our goal is to maximize your insurance benefits and make any remaining balance easily affordable. If you have any questions regarding your insurance benefits, please don't hesitate to call our office at (415) 981-4960 to review your concerns. Our fees are based on the quality of the materials we use and our experience in performing your needed treatment. If you would like to review these financial arrangement options with one of our team members in advance of treatment, please call (415) 981-4960.

Benefits:

• Your comfort is our first concern
• Quality, individualized care
• Most insurance carriers accepted
• Mercury-free fillings for long term health
• Insurance accepted and filed for you
• IMPLANTS – the alternative to dentures
• Highest infection control standards
• Emergencies welcome
• Effective care for bleeding gums
• Cosmetic dentistry for beautiful smiles

Credentials:

• San Francisco Dental Society Member
• President of Valley of the Moon Children's Home Alliance of Sonoma County
• California Dental Association Member
• American Dental Association Member
• 1985 Graduate of University of the Pacific School of Dentistry

Office Hours:

Location:

Cheryl A Widdis DDS is conveniently located at Union Square in the Sutter Building.

The doctors at Cheryl A Widdis DDS are licensed to perform all listed services as general dentists. Our providers are not specialists in family, crowns, gum disease, sedation, prosthodontics, orthodontics, endodontics, cosmetic, whitening, implants or non-specialty interest areas that require specific educational training to advertise this service.

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