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9/16/2025

Welcome to Torrey Hills Periodontal Group

With over 20 years of experience and a commitment to clinical excellence, Dr. Brad Hunt is proud to serve the San Diego community with expert periodontal care. He is board-certified by the American Board of Periodontology and is known for his ethical, collaborative, and outcomes-driven approach.

Gum Disease Prevention Treatments From a Periodontist

Wondering if gum disease prevention is possible using certain treatments? It is indeed possible to u...

Ask a Periodontist – How Can Gum Disease Harm Your Teeth and Jawbone?

A periodontist is a dentist who focuses primarily on conditions affecting the tissues surrounding th...

Reasons to Consider Getting Dental Implants from a Periodontist

Periodontists specialize in periodontal health, which includes the gums and underlying jawbone that...

4 Questions to Ask a Periodontist

You may have heard of a periodontist, but you may not be quite sure what one is. A periodontist is a...

Aftercare Instructions for a Socket Preservation Graft

A socket preservation graft can help speed the healing process after a tooth extraction. However, it...

Dental Implant FAQ: What Is a Bone Graft?

If you are supposed to get dental implant restoration, the dentist might recommend a bone graft as a...

Three Important Facts About Gum Grafting

Gum grafting is usually done to augment the gum tissue lost to gum recession caused by infection. Gu...

When Tooth Extraction With Dental Implants Is Recommended

If you are missing teeth, dental implants are an oral health solution with the look and function of...

Ask a Periodontist: How Do You Treat Periodontal Disease?

A periodontist offers different forms of treatment for periodontal disease, also called gum disease....

Why Do I Need Scaling and Root Planing Instead of a Regular Cleaning?

Wondering what the difference is between a regular dental cleaning procedure and a scaling and root...

Sinus Lift Procedure and Dental Implants

A sinus lift procedure is often necessary before the placement of dental implants to ensure a succes...

How Do I Know if I Need Gum Grafting?

Gum grafting refers to procedures performed in order to replace missing soft tissues in the oral cav...