Dr. Kenneth Earl Follmar, MD

After having gum disease all of my adult life, my prior dentist eventually pulled every one of my top molars (and some bottom). I am very prone to infection and that dentist was against using antiobiotic. Crying when I lost the last tooth I needed to really chew, I researched other dentists. I went to Dr. Beveridge because his web site listed a number of "antibiotic" treatments for gum disease that I had never even heard about or been told about (antibiotic threads in pockets, etc.). I don't know how long I have been going (several years), but my gums are healed and stable (proof is in the measurement of pockets). I lost no more teeth. Additionally I just completed a procedure for 3 dental implants so I can really chew again. Dental implants are done differently and different products are used depending on one's mouth, bone, placements etc. The surgeon works up the plan. So this review is to compliment two stellar dental experts: surgeon Dr. Follmar (senior) and dentist Dr.… Beveridge, both in San Jose. If you are a data driven person who wants obvious competency, Dr. Follmar is your surgeon. Likewise, Dr. Beveridge explains what he is going to do and why. Both are extremely knowledgeable and uptodate on treatments and both know how to use antibiotic treatments for success. The whole process went smoothly, believe it or not with my mouth, and it was tricky getting implants to fit. Had to build up bone first, etc. etc. I can't rave enough about how please I have been. And, truly, had I been going to these two many years ago, I WOULD HAVE NEVER LOST ALL OF THESE TEETH. Thank you Dr. Follmar Sr. and Dr. Beveridge and staff. I used IV sedation to have the surgery and just shots at the dentist. Both teams work together, and with a lab, to get perfect replacement teeth (implants). I am the kind of patient who went to my surgeon after doing a lot of research and with a long list of questions, and even some preferences. My surgeon addressed everything on my list and stuck to my preferences as well when possible; he explained everything. Likewise Dr. Beveridge is similar. I was going in 4 times a year for cleaning due to the original gum problem and am down to 3 times a year and it's just constant improvement. Most of my mouth (gums) are "normal" now. Dr. Beveridge is slightly more expensive than some other dentists (I have been to many) but he was kind to give me discounts when he could (I lost my dental insurance). Also, when it comes to the mouth, I learned the hard way NEVER to look for a budget surgeon or dentist. My last dentist (I went there for over ten years) was very competent but was the wrong one for me because of his belief that antibiotics shouldn't be used. For my infection-prone mouth, this was a disaster. Also he never used any of the treatments available nowadays. I have taken the time to write this because having been to many dentists and periodontists and a few surgeons, I want people to know of the radical success and improvement I had with Dr. Beveridge and Dr. Follmar. And lastly, I went to a competent surgeon or two in the past, but they just did what the dentist said (pull teeth, implant bone). Neither ever nevr talked to me about any other treatment alternatives (except dental implants while I was still losing teeth one after another). So Dr. Kenneth Follmar IS the man, and after a long experience with him and 3 successful (tricky placement) implants, I trust him COMPLETELY. He is actually not more expensive than any other surgeon and in fact seemed a tad more reasonable price-wise. He is experienced, knowledgeable, accredited, beyond any surgeon I ever went to.