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Your Trusted Periodontist in Gahanna, OH
At Dr. Fred Alger's practice, we are committed to delivering exceptional periodontal care and dental implant solutions with a focus on patient comfort and education. Our team combines decades of clinical experience with advanced techniques to address periodontal disease and restore oral health. Dr. Fred Alger, a recognized periodontist and educator, brings his expertise from over 20 years of teaching at Ohio State University College of Dentistry into every patient interaction. We prioritize personalized care, utilizing cutting-edge technologies like digital X-rays, laser therapy, and perioscopy to minimize invasiveness and enhance outcomes. Our approach emphasizes patient education to empower informed decisions about treatment options.With a reputation built on trust and gentle care, we serve the Gahanna community by creating positive, stress-free experiences for every patient. Our dedication to excellence extends to sterilization protocols, infection control, and continuous professional development. We collaborate closely with referring dentists to ensure comprehensive care and optimal results. From bone regeneration to cosmetic procedures, our practice is driven by the philosophy that quality care stems from intention, effort, and skillful execution. This commitment has established us as a trusted resource for periodontal health and dental implant solutions in central Ohio.
Services
Periodontal Disease Treatment
Dental Implants
Bone Regeneration
Tissue Grafts
Crown Lengthening
Pocket Reduction Surgery
Osseous Surgery
Flap Surgery
Guided Tissue Regeneration
Periodontal Maintenance
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of periodontal expertise from a university-affiliated clinician
- Our practice utilizes minimally invasive technologies like perioscopy and laser therapy
- We provide personalized patient education for informed treatment decisions
- Our team maintains strict sterilization and infection control standards
- We collaborate with referring dentists for comprehensive care coordination
What people say
Exceptionally valued
Positive experience
Gentle treatment
Well-informed decisions
Trusted resource
Services
Dental Implants
Dental implants provide permanent tooth replacement solutions that look, feel, and function like natural teeth. Our practice offers single and multiple implant placements, sinus lift procedures, and implant-supported restorations. With advanced diagnostics and surgical planning, we ensure optimal positioning for long-term success and aesthetic results.
Periodontal Treatment
We specialize in comprehensive periodontal care ranging from non-surgical scaling and root planing to advanced surgical interventions. Our treatment plans address gum disease progression, bone loss, and tissue defects using evidence-based approaches tailored to each patient's needs.
Bone Regeneration
Our bone regeneration procedures restore jawbone volume for implant placement or facial structure preservation. Using guided tissue regeneration techniques and biomaterials, we help patients achieve successful outcomes for previously compromised dental implant cases through precise surgical execution.
Crown Lengthening
This cosmetic and functional procedure adjusts gum and bone levels to expose more tooth structure for restorative or aesthetic purposes. We perform both therapeutic and cosmetic crown lengthening to improve smile appearance and create proper tooth proportions.
Perioscopy
Our perioscopy technology enables precise visualization of root surfaces for targeted non-surgical periodontal treatment. This advanced approach allows thorough cleaning of periodontal pockets with reduced discomfort and faster recovery compared to traditional surgical methods.
People
Fred Alger
Periodontist
Dr. Fred Alger is a board-certified periodontist with over 20 years teaching at Ohio State University College of Dentistry. His practice combines academic expertise with compassionate care, focusing on advanced periodontal treatments and dental implantology while maintaining active professional development.
Questions
What periodontal treatments do you offer?
We provide comprehensive periodontal care including scaling and root planing, pocket reduction surgery, bone regeneration, and tissue grafting procedures.
Are dental implants the best solution for missing teeth?
Dental implants offer the most natural-looking and functional tooth replacement option, preserving jawbone structure and supporting long-term oral health.
How does perioscopy work?
Perioscopy uses tiny cameras to visualize root surfaces, enabling precise non-surgical treatment of periodontal pockets with minimal discomfort.
What makes Dr. Alger qualified?
Dr. Alger is a board-certified periodontist with 20+ years teaching at Ohio State University, combining academic expertise with clinical excellence.
How do you ensure patient comfort?
We employ minimally invasive techniques, thorough patient education, and a gentle approach to create stress-free experiences for all treatments.
Do you accept dental insurance?
We work with most insurance providers and will help maximize your benefits while offering flexible payment options for periodontal care.
