Welcome to Ivette M. Plata, DDS. MS.
Gum Disease Specialist
COVID-19 Protocol Updates
We are OPEN during our regular operating hours!! We welcome new and returning patients.
The following are the changes implemented to protect our patients and staff in our Amarillo office:
- Our office will communicate with you beforehand to ask some screening questions.
- To reduce contact between patients, please call us when you arrive to the parking lot and we will confirm when you can come in.
- Please arrive with a mask on.
- You’ll be asked to fill an screening questionaire, with some COVID-19 questions.
- We have hand sanitizer for you when you enter the office.
- Your temperature and blood pressure will be taken.
- You will be asked to rinse with a medicated mouthwash for 30 seconds.
- We ask that you attend your appointment alone when possible.
- We understand that in some instances (sedation, caregiver, parent to a minor child) that a companion is required.
- The companion will be asked the same screening questions as the patient.
Thank you for being our patient. We value your trust and loyalty and look forward to welcoming you. Our expert in Periodontitis (Gum Disease Specialist) can answer any questions or concerns about the health of your gums!
Why visit a Periodontist?
Periodontal Health
We are dedicated to improving your oral health by treating periodontitis also called gum disease, a condition that affects the soft and hard tissues surrounding your teeth.
Did you know:
- Three out of four adults are diagnosed with periodontitis (gum disease) each year.
- Nearly 7% of adult tooth loss can be attributed to gum disease.
- Without a healthy, stable foundation, you risk losing your teeth.
- Your gums are the gateway to your health, periodontal disease (periodontitis) increases the chances of stroke and coronary artery disease.
- Periodontal disease also has negative effects on pregnancy and diabetes.
At Ivette M. Plata, DDS. MS., Periodontist in Amarillo we will help you with the proper diagnosis and treatment of your gums in health and disease.
Services
We provide our patients with the most advanced periodontal and dental implant care. We offer:
- Non-Surgical Therapy for Gingivitis
- Surgical Therapy for the treatment of Periodontitis
- LANAP (Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure)
- LAPIP (Laser Assisted Peri-Implantitis Protocol) for failing implants
- Gum Grafts for Recession
- Bone Grafts
- Crown lengthening
- Dental Implant Placement
and a variety of other procedures provided by a local Gum Disease Specialist.
Why Wait
We take pride in providing our patients with leading-edge periodontal and dental implant care in a nurturing, caring, and compassionate setting that brings out the best in your smile.
Taking control of your periodontal health and keeping your gums in good shape are vital to the wellness of your whole body.