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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.

When is a Gum Graft Recommended?

A gum graft is a procedure performed in order to essentially replace gum tissue. The gums play an es...

Ask a Periodontist: Can a Dental Deep Cleaning Prevent Gum Infections?

If you have been diagnosed with gum disease, you would need to undergo treatment from a periodontist...

How a Periodontist Can Help With Receding Gums

A periodontist can help improve gum recession. This is one of the first signs of gum disease. Seeing...

Gum Grafting: FAQs

Gum grafting is a procedure that is performed in order to repair, correct, and restore the soft tiss...

Non-Surgical Periodontal Treatment Options

There are multiple periodontal treatment options that do not involve the use of surgery. Gum disease...

Dental Deep Cleaning from a Periodontist

A deep cleaning performed by a periodontist goes a long way when it comes to treating periodontal di...

A Periodontist Answers Dental Implant FAQs

If you have missing teeth from gum disease, then you may have visited a periodontist before. If you...

Understanding Gum Recession: Causes and Risk Factors

Gum recession is a common dental problem where gum tissue pulls away from the teeth and can cause se...

A Periodontist Describes Common Signs of Gum Disease

Patients who seek treatment from a Periodontist for gum disease are often surprised that the conditi...

Tooth Replacement – The Steps for a Dental Implant Procedure

One of the most common treatment options for missing teeth is the dental implant. This permanent rep...

The Importance of a Sinus Lift Procedure

A sinus lift procedure goes by many other names, including sinus elevation, sinus augmentation, and...

Understanding Bone Grafting: How It Restores Jawbone Health and Strength

The jawbone is the part of the face that holds many essential elements together, such as the teeth,...