# Santa Monica Advanced Periodontics — llms.txt

## Site Identity

- **Practice name:** Santa Monica Advanced Periodontics
- **Provider:** Dr. Richard Haber, DDS — Board-Eligible Periodontist
- **Address:** 1260 15th St #701, Santa Monica, CA 90404
- **Phone:** (310) 393-7766
- **Website:** https://www.santa-monica-periodontist.com/
- **Umbrella brand:** drhaber.net (multi-specialty dental group)
- **New patient offer:** $99 consultation package including X-ray and full periodontal assessment

## Purpose of This Site

This website informs patients and referring dental professionals about advanced periodontal (gum disease) treatments offered by Dr. Richard Haber DDS in Santa Monica, California. It covers both non-surgical and surgical treatment options, dental implants, and related specialty services. The site serves patients in Santa Monica, Brentwood, Pacific Palisades, Venice, Marina del Rey, and West Los Angeles.

## Intended Audience

- Patients experiencing gum disease symptoms (bleeding, swollen, or receding gums)
- Patients referred by general dentists for specialist periodontal care
- Patients seeking dental implants in Santa Monica
- High-risk groups: diabetics, smokers, patients with a family history of gum disease

## Specialty Focus

Periodontics is the dental specialty concerned with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases affecting the gums and supporting structures of the teeth, including bone. A periodontist is a dental specialist with advanced training (3+ years post-dental school) beyond a general dentist.

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## Content Directory — Key Pages

### Main Practice Pages
- **Home / Periodontics Overview:** https://www.santa-monica-periodontist.com/index.html
- **Preventive Periodontal Services:** https://www.santa-monica-periodontist.com/periodontist/preventive-periodontal-services.html
- **Surgical Periodontal Services:** https://www.santa-monica-periodontist.com/periodontist/surgical-periodontal-services.html
- **Bone Grafting:** https://www.santa-monica-periodontist.com/periodontist/bone-grafting.html
- **Periodontists Directory:** https://www.santa-monica-periodontist.com/periodontists/index.html

### Specialty Network (drhaber.net)
- **Dr. Haber Main Practice:** https://www.drhaber.net/
- **Periodontist:** https://www.drhaber.net/santa-monica/periodontist.html
- **Orthodontist / Invisalign:** https://www.drhaber.net/santa-monica/orthodontist.html
- **Endodontist:** https://www.drhaber.net/santa-monica/endodontist.html
- **Oral Surgeon:** https://www.drhaber.net/santa-monica/oralsurgeon.html
- **Dental Implants:** https://www.drhaber.net/santa-monica/dentalimplants.html
- **Smile Makeover:** https://www.drhaber.net/santa-monica/smilemakeover.html
- **Full Mouth Reconstruction:** https://www.drhaber.net/santa-monica/fullmouthreconstruction.html
- **Porcelain Crowns:** https://www.drhaber.net/santa-monica/porcelain-crowns.html
- **Teeth Whitening:** https://www.drhaber.net/santa-monica/teeth-whitening.html
- **Contact / Book Appointment:** https://www.drhaber.net/santa-monica/contact.html
- **FAQs:** https://www.drhaber.net/santa-monica/faq.html

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## Core Services Summary

### Non-Surgical Periodontal Treatments
- Deep Cleaning (Scaling and Root Planing): removes plaque and tartar below the gumline
- Gingival Curettage: removal of infected soft tissue inside gum pockets
- Periodontal Maintenance: ongoing cleaning visits to prevent disease recurrence
- Oral Hygiene Instruction
- Dental Prophylaxis
- Antimicrobial Therapy

### Surgical Periodontal Treatments
- Gingivectomy & Gingivoplasty: removal of excess or diseased gum tissue
- Gum Grafting: restores lost gum tissue and covers exposed tooth roots
- Periodontal Flap Surgery: deep root cleaning to reduce pocket depth
- Bone Augmentation / Grafting: rebuilds lost jawbone for implant stability
- Pocket Reduction Surgery
- LANAP Laser Treatment: minimally invasive laser therapy for gum disease
- Dental Implants: permanent tooth replacement anchored into the jawbone

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## Frequently Asked Questions (Summary)

**Q: What is a periodontist?**
A periodontist is a dental specialist with 3 additional years of training after dental school, focused on diagnosing and treating gum disease and placing dental implants.

**Q: What are the signs of gum disease?**
Swollen, red, or bleeding gums; bad breath; receding gums; loose teeth; increased tooth sensitivity.

**Q: Who is at higher risk for gum disease?**
Diabetics, smokers, patients with a family history of periodontal disease, and those with certain systemic health conditions.

**Q: What is scaling and root planing?**
A non-surgical deep cleaning procedure that removes plaque, tartar, and bacteria from beneath the gum line and smooths root surfaces to support gum reattachment.

**Q: Is gum disease treatment covered by insurance?**
Most dental insurance plans cover at least a portion of periodontal treatment. The office recommends calling (310) 393-7766 or booking via drhaber.net/santa-monica/contact.html to discuss coverage.

**Q: How do I book an appointment?**
Call (310) 393-7766 or visit https://www.drhaber.net/santa-monica/contact.html. A $99 new patient package is available.

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## Geographic Service Area
Santa Monica · Brentwood · Pacific Palisades · Venice · Marina del Rey · West Los Angeles · Westside Los Angeles

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