Monica Boniadi, DDS, currently practices at Aliso Laguna Family Dental Care in Laguna Hills, California. A member of the American Dental Association and the California Dental Association, Dr. Monica Boniadi offers a wide range of laser, general and cosmetic dentistry procedures. 

A smile is often the key to a person's confidence, and periodontal procedures offer the opportunity to make that smile as attractive as possible. These procedures can address problems such as tooth loss, sensitive or overexposed root surfaces, and receding gum lines.

Periodontal plastic surgery is sometimes the only option to correct gum irregularities. Crown lengthening is one procedure that corrects an uneven gum line or a smile that reveals too much of the gums. In this procedure, extra tooth and gum tissue are reshaped to reveal more of the natural tooth. Gum graft surgery is another effective way to make teeth look longer by covering exposed roots. This procedure can reduce gum recession and prevent further decay and tooth loss.

When a tooth is lost, bone grafting surgery can help remove the unsightly indentation that often remains in the tooth or jawbone. This prepares the area for a more natural-looking tooth replacement.