As a periodontist, Dr. Anzalone is a dental specialist that is highly trained in the diagnosis and treatment of any problems with the gum, bone and other tissues supporting the teeth. He is also a specialist in the placement of dental implants to replace broken-down or missing teeth.

We opened our office in Monroe in 2006, and have, since the beginning, been dedicated to providing the highest-quality treatment in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere while giving our patients the best in personal care. Dr. Anzalone provides expert minimally invasive gum disease treatment, gum recession treatments, cosmetic gum treatments and full dental implant services.

Dr. Anzalone is a highly skilled and experienced periodontist who stays current with the latest developments in technology through regular continuing education. He trains other dentists and has published two books that educate patients about periodontal treatmentsThe Truth About Dental Implants and The Consumers Guide to Safe, Anxiety-Free Dental Surgery.

Dr. Anzalone is a board-certified periodontist, an honor awarded to those who have demonstrated knowledge and skill well beyond the mandatory educational requirements of the specialty. Board certification can only be earned after passing comprehensive and rigorous examinations on all aspects of periodontics, and has only been achieved by approximately 10 percent of periodontists in the United States.

Dr. Anzalone graduated from Northeast Louisiana University in 1996 and Louisiana State University Dental School in 2000. His education continued with a one-year General Practice Residency at the VA Hospital in Biloxi, MS, followed by one year of private practice in general dentistry. Dr. Anzalone then decided to pursue specialty training in periodontics.

Starting in 2002, he served a three-year residency in periodontics at Louisiana State University, graduating with his periodontal certificate in 2005. He then returned to Monroe to start delivering periodontal services to the community in private practice.

Dr. Anzalone believes in staying on the cutting edge of technology so he can continually provide his patients with the most comfortable and effective treatments. He attends numerous continuing education seminars each year to stay technically up-to-date and take advantage of new developments.

Dr. Anzalone loves being a periodontist because it gives him the ability to help people achieve optimum oral health and be able to smile again with renewed confidence and hope. He really cares about his patients well-being, and makes sure patients understand everything that is happening so they can relax and feel comfortable. Our patients comment on the way his warm, reassuring manner and attention to detail really put them at ease.

Our staff are very friendly and will make you feel at home when you come to see us. You can come to them any time with a question or request and they will happily see to it that whatever you need is taken care of quickly.

Dr. Anzalone is very warm and caring, and really listens to your goals and concerns. He always makes sure you understand everything about what is going to happen in your procedures so you can relax and feel at ease regarding your treatment.

We make your comfort a top priority, and do everything we can to make your visits pleasant and stress-free. Dr. Anzalones use of advanced technology and minimally invasive procedures makes treatment efficient and gentle.

For added comfort in the dental chair, we provide pillows, blankets and headphones with music. To provide help for heightened anxiety and to make it easier to undergo long procedures, Dr. Anzalone has several sedation options available, including IV sedation administered by a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist.

Dr. Anzalone is very nice and takes the time to fully explain what he plans to do. He always called and checked in on me after each surgery. He did a wonderful job. He was able to treat my gum disease and get it cleaned up. There was absolutely no pain. The staff are wonderful and made me feel right at home and at ease. My experience with Dr. Anzalone and his staff was fabulous. I highly recommend him for all your dental needs.

As a periodontist, Dr. Anzalone is a specialist in the treatment of the bone and gum surrounding the teeth. He is highly skilled in grafting procedures that regenerate lost bone. He keeps up with the latest developments in bone grafting techniques through regular continuing education so he can always provide the highest-quality treatment to his patients.

Gum disease Gum disease is a continuous bacterial infection and inflammation of the gums. The bacteria emit toxins that eat away the ligaments and bone surrounding the teeth. As the disease becomes more severe, the bone loss worsens until tooth support is minimal or gone altogether. This can cause teeth to loosen or even fall out.

A missing tooth The bone in your jaw needs stimulation from regular biting and chewing pressure to maintain its volume and density. Once a tooth is missing, that pressure is absent and the bone gradually dissolves away.

A misaligned toothA tooth can be misaligned so that it fails to make contact with the tooth in the opposing arch when you bite down. This can severely reduce the chewing and biting pressure on the misaligned tooth and can result in bone loss.

Dr. Anzalone places bone graft material into the space where bone is missing in order to add bone volume. Rather than take bone from another part of the body, he uses lab-processed material that is equally effective and noninvasive.

The graft material itself does not actually turn into new bone. It stimulates the regeneration of new bone tissue by the body and acts as a scaffold (platform) around which the new bone grows. The graft material harmlessly dissolves away as new bone tissue fills the space.

To determine where a graft needs to be placed, Dr. Anzalone takes a digital panoramic X-ray of your entire mouth. The panoramic X-ray provides a detailed two-dimensional view of all your teeth, the bone levels in your jaw, your sinus cavities and other anatomical structures.

When needed to guarantee strong regeneration of new bone, Dr. Anzalone will mix a powerful formulation of biological growth proteins in with the bone graft material. These proteins greatly intensify the regeneration of new bone tissue by providing added stimulation for new cell growth. They also reduce any post-treatment discomfort.

The latest innovation for treating receding gums is the Chao Pinhole Surgical Technique, a minimally invasive treatment that requires no grafting and can effectively correct gum recession over your entire mouth in as little as two hours. Dr. Anzalone is one of only a few dental practitioners in the United States who is certified to deliver this breakthrough procedure.

No incisions or sutures are required with the pinhole technique. Instead, Dr. Anzalone makes a tiny entrance point in the gums, about the size of a pinhole, and uses tiny specialized instruments to loosen the gum tissue and reposition it over the exposed tooth roots. There is little to no post-operative discomfort and healing time is usually less than a day.

The pinhole technique is an effective solution for many patients, yet there are certain situations that require traditional gum grafting treatment. When performing gum grafts, Dr. Anzalone takes special measures to make the treatment as comfortable and minimally invasive as possible.

In certain circumstances, Dr. Anzalone can use a formulation of powerful growth proteins to regenerate new gum tissue, in combination with a gum graft. The proteins help generate strong gum tissue around the tooth roots and make the gums thick enough to provide adequate protection. These proteins also significantly reduce any post-treatment discomfort from the gum graft surgery.

No matter which procedure is used, your new gums will look completely natural in color, will blend seamlessly with the surrounding tissue and will provide strong protection for your teeth. A restored gumline can also give you a more youthful, aesthetically pleasing smile.

When you are considering dental surgery, it can be difficult to know how to choose a practitioner, or what to expect from the treatment. This easy-to-read, comprehensive guide provides everything you need to know in order to make sound decisions that will highly benefit your oral health in the long term.

This book includes what to check for and verify when deciding on a practitioner to take care of your periodontal needs, full explanations of gum disease and gum recession and the consequences of having missing teeth. Dr. Anzalone gives full descriptions of the treatments that are available to restore your periodontal health, including explanations of the technical advancements that make todays treatments minimally invasive and comfortable.

If you have missing teeth or teeth that are in need of replacement, you may have considered getting dental implants. Dental implants are the strongest, most lifelike and long-lasting option for the replacement of missing teeth, and are considered by most dentists to be the gold standard in tooth replacement.