At High Plains Periodontics and Implant Dentistry, our goal is to provide the periodontal care patients need with an emphasis on attention to detail and personalized care. Far too often, people will assume regular dental checkups and brushing teeth are all they need to keep up their oral health. The truth is that cleaning is not always going to be enough once there is an infection or other dental problem. That is where we come in.

We provide personalized periodontal care for each patient since no patient is exactly like another. With this in mind, we also have our team attend continuing education courses to provide patients with quality care and periodontal services. There is no reason for you to continue struggling with missing teeth or other dental issues when we can provide the treatment you need. Call us today.

Originally from further north in the Texas Panhandle, Dr. Everett was born in Amarillo to a great family of ranchers and farmers, and called the nearby town of Stratford, Texas his home. After graduating high school as salutatorian in his class, he attended McMurry University in Abilene, Texas, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry while participating on the football and track teams. It was during the summer breaks that, under Dr. Dennis Plunks mentorship in his general dentistry office in Dumas, Texas, Dr. Everett found his calling into the dental field.

Dr. Everett earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery at Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry. During his dental training he discovered his passion for surgical procedures and decided to pursue his specialty training in Periodontics. After completing a Masters Degree in Oral Biology at Texas A&M University, Dr. Everett decided it was time to return to the Texas Panhandle.

He is married to his college sweetheart, Kelsey, a radiology technician. They are proud to call Lubbock their new home and hope to raise their daughter, Hadleigh, in the same West Texas traditions that he grew up in.

Dr. Morgan graduated from Baylor University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. He then continued onto dental school, and graduated from Baylor College of Dentistry with his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree, along with his Master of Science in Dentistry and periodontal certification.

He has been in private practice in Odessa, Texas since 1980. He has performed over 12,000 periodontal cases and done over 3,500 soft tissues grafts, including connective tissue and Alloderm. Dr. Morgan is also a graduate of the Misch Implant Institute and has successfully placed more than 8,200 dental implants including prominent brands such as Nobel Biocare, Straumann, and Biohorizons. He has done approximately 75 All-on-Four Treatment Concept cases, all of which were exclusively Nobel Biocare.

Outside of work, his hobbies include golfing, flying, and reading. His favorite topics to read about are church history, apologetics, and Ben Hogan. Dr. Morgan is a proud member of the Baptist congregation.

Dr. Michelle M. Torres was born and raised in Arecibo, Puerto Rico. She attended the University of Puerto Rico (UPR) in Arecibo, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology. Dr. Torres then received her Doctor of Dental Medicine Degree from the University of Puerto Rico Medical Science Campus. After dental school, she attended Nova Southeastern University where she completed a three-year residency and received her periodontal certification, along with her Master of Science in Dentistry. Dr. Torres was also honored to serve as Chief Resident during her last year in Perio residency, a very distinguished honor as there is only one person nominated to serve this position throughout the entire year!

Michelle met her husband, Rohit, in dental school where they were both pursuing their post-graduate programs. When Michelle isnt at work, her hobbies include salsa dancing, cooking, reading, and spending time with her husband and their two dogs, Isha and Puffy. Michelle and Rohit are excited to call Lubbock their home.

Mike was born in Dumas, Texas, and was raised on the family farm. He attended and graduated from Stratford High School with honors. After graduation, he traveled around the country and worked a variety of different jobs, until he found his wife, Reyna. They married and had three beautiful children, Joseph Dylan, Ixchel Rhiannon, and Sinead Ixbelcaan.

Mike then attended the University of Texas and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology, and Master of Arts in Geography. During this time, he worked for the Texas Historical Commission and Texas Historical Atlas.

He returned to the farm but still had a passion for learning. While on the farm, he was offered a position with Heifer International as Southwest Field Coordinator. He became very passionate about their mission of working with limited resource farmers/ranchers to increase income and nutrition. His interest in traditional farming paradigms led him to Holistic Management, which he studied for several years. He is very passionate about protecting the environment along with continuing education.

Mike joined High Plains Periodontics And Implant Dentistry family in 2018 and enjoys the camaraderie of the team and the chance to work with two of his children and daughter-in-law. When hes not being the Jack-of-all-trades and keeping everyone on their toes at the office, you can find Mike spending time with his granddaughter, working in the garden, or reading.

Kelsey is from Decatur, Texas, where she graduated from Decatur High School. She attended McMurry University in Abilene, Texas, where she met her husband, Dr. Everett. After attending McMurry for two years and competing in track and field, she transferred to the University of North Texas in Denton, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology.

After graduation, she worked several years at South Denton Animal Hospital where she multitasked as a receptionist and assistant to the veterinarian. She then decided to return to school to continue her education at Baylor University Medical Centers Allied Health School of Radiologic Sciences, where she received her certificate in radiologic technology in 2013. She worked at Baylor Regional Medical Center in Irving for two and a half years before moving to Lubbock. She has since joined the High Plains Periodontics And Implant Dentistry family in 2018, where she strives to provide the best possible options and solutions for each of our patients while gaining their trust.

Kelsey enjoys spending time with her family and friends and loves watching her daughter, Hadleigh, grow and change every day. She is a huge sports fan and loves the Dallas Cowboys and the Texas Rangers. She is an animal lover and has three dogs that she loves to cuddle with.

April has worked in the dental field for over 12 years and continues to be in the field because of her love and dedication to help patients with all their needs. Being able to meet new patients and able to see their transformation from start to finish, and the confidence they have when they leave the office after everything, is such an experience and I love it! April joined the High Plain Periodontics and Implant Dentistry family in June 2018.

April is happily married to her husband, Bryan, with one stepson, Andrew. She lives by her favorite quote daily, Enjoy the little things in lifefor one day youll look back and realize they were the big things, as she and her husband enjoy mud racing, fishing, kayaking and pretty much anything to do with the outdoors.

At High Plains Periodontics And Implant Dentistry, we offer the All-on-4 procedure for patients that are looking for a convenient way to replace missing teeth. If you live in the Lubbock area and have experienced tooth loss, we encourage you to visit our office to discuss the options available to you.

There are distinct advantages to living in the modern world. One of these, from the dental perspective, is the ability to live without the stigma and challenges of tooth loss. According to the Periodontic Association of America, roughly 175 million people, of all ages, have lost one or more teeth and this number is actually expected to grow larger over time. What this has done is spurred growth in the replacement tooth industry and the revolution of dental implants. Implants are a way to get the most natural looking and behaving replacement teeth. However, the standard implant procedure is not always physically viable or convenient. In this situation, the All-on-4 procedure can be a better solution.

The simple answer is that anyone who has lost teeth and wants to have a permanent good-looking set of replacement teeth will benefit from dental implants. The All-on-4 systems offer people a chance to live a full and healthy lifestyle by replacing the teeth with implants over removable dentures. The ideal candidate for All-on-4 implants is someone who already wears dentures or is already missing multiple teeth. Additionally, this is an ideal procedure for someone that does not have the bone density to support a full set of individual implants, the time to have individual implants placed, or the budget to pay for them. The All-on-4 procedure is faster and more affordable.

There are several ways in which All-on-4 implants are better than dentures. Patients take care of All-on-4 implants in the same way they care for their natural teeth by brushing each day. The implants also operate in the same way as natural teeth, so the patient does not have to be cautious of what he or she eats. Along with the fact that patients do not have to remove All-on-4 implants when eating or cleaning the teeth, there is also no need for uncomfortable wires or brackets to hold the implants in place. Even more importantly for patients, the dental implants allow anyone to eat what the heart desires. You do not have to worry about hot or cold affecting your dentures. You also can bite down with up to 70 percent more force, which allows you to eat the foods that you love. Finally, All-on-4 implants look exactly like your natural teeth. No one will be able to tell that you are wearing a dental prosthetic. From a dental health perspective, it is important to note that when you have All-on-4 implants, it is going to prevent bone deterioration in the jawbone and ultimately restore your facial features by fighting resorption. The process of resorption involves the implants stimulating the jaw to send a message to the body that the jaw is supporting teeth once again. Resorption will help the jawbone to regain some of the mass that it has lost previously. Many of our patients who visit our office notice a difference in their facial structure as a result.

The Oral and Maxillofacial Associates state that All-on-4 implants have a success rate of 98 percent. With All-on-4 implants, patients have a 98 percent probability of leaving our Lubbock offices with a perfect set of teeth that are permanently attached to your jawbone. To discuss how successful the procedure may be for you, call (806) 686-1262.

Typically, the surgery takes approximately two hours and 30 minutes per arch. We can install your All-on-4 implants on your upper, lower, or both arches at the same time. While a dentist may make the process look easy, the surgery is a complex procedure that we can complete at an efficient pace. The process of getting All-on-4 implants can be laid out in four steps:

Despite our best efforts, teeth sometimes do not last a lifetime. We may lose them to cavities, or they may be broken down after multiple efforts to keep them as long as possible. Does it seem like the same tooth is getting worked on more and more? Sometimes periodontal or gum disease has caused many of our teeth to become loose as we lose the bone that supports them. If this may be happening to you, why throw in the towel and be content with dentures or flippers? Ask yourself, Do I want to remove my teeth, my smile, my dignity every night and put them in a glass of water by my nightstand?

If youve lost all of your teeth or are currently losing the battle to broken down teeth and bone loss, then All-On-4 Treatment Concept implant bridges can offer a conservative option for giving back your smile. With Nobel Biocares All-on-4 Treatment Concept, your smile can be comfortably supported using only four to six strategically-placed implants. The unique angle and placement of the new roots allows them to successfully support your smile while minimizing the need for additional surgeries.

Imagine waking up with your smile and going to bed with your smile, not putting it in a glass with a cleaning solution. If you have dentures now, imagine not having to use gloop to try to get them to stay in. Imagine eating the foods that dentures robbed from your life because you can chew as well as you used to. We know proper nutrition is important, especially as we get older, but tooth loss often deprives people of proper nutritional as they can only eat softer foods.

Because we understand this is a life changing decision, we use only premium quality implants and parts from Nobel Biocare when excecuting the All-on-4 Treatment Concept. With over a decade of research and development and with long term clinical studies, Nobel Biocare stands behind their product with a lifetime warranty on implants (the roots) and a 5 year warranty for the final Nobel Biocare Procera bridge. By using only Nobel Biocares components throughout, we deliver a service we are confident to put our name behind.

All-on-4 dental implants are currently taking the dental field by storm. These devices address periodontal diseases or tooth loss. They are supported by four dental implants, which gives the name of All-on-4.Dental implants have been revolutionizing the face of the dental industry over the last 25 years. Implants are small posts that replace the tooths

Dental implant placement is a term often used to describe the entire process of installing an implant-supported tooth. The process varies, depending on a patients unique set of circumstances. This means that recovery periods also differ from one person to the next. A number of various factors may influence the time that a person takes

Dental implants are oral prosthetics that are highly recommended by dentists when it comes to replacing missing teeth. An implant is an artificial teeth root that is surgically inserted into your jawbone. It takes over the role of the root that falls out when a tooth comes off, passing bite forces into the jawbone so