Dr. Ori Levy is a highly trained periodontist dedicated to providing advanced periodontal and dental implant care with a focus on precision, comfort, and long-term oral health. With over two decades of clinical experience, he helps patients restore healthy gums, preserve their smiles, and achieve lasting results through personalized treatment.
Dr. Levy earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) from UCLA and completed his Residency in Periodontics at the Greater Los Angeles Veterans Affairs Healthcare System, where he received advanced training in periodontal surgery, dental implant placement, and complex gum treatments. He is an active member of several professional organizations, including the American Dental Association, California Dental Association, and the American Academy of Periodontology.
At Toothopia Dental, Dr. Levy works closely with our team to provide specialized care, including dental implants, gum grafting, bone regeneration, and periodontal therapy. Known for his gentle, patient-centered approach, he takes pride in helping patients feel comfortable, informed, and confident throughout their treatment journey.
Outside of the office, Dr. Levy enjoys spending time with his wife and two children. In his free time, he enjoys basketball, skiing, and traveling with his family.
Popping a gum abscess is unlikely to kill you by itself, but it can push a treatable infection into territory that does. Squeezing the pocket forces bacteria along soft tissue planes toward the jaw, the floor of the mouth, and the neck, and it leaves the real source...
A healing normal socket after tooth extraction looks like a dark red blood clot in the first 24 hours, a whitish-gray film across the opening by days four to seven, and pink tissue closing inward by days seven to ten. That white film is what sends most patients...
A swollen gum around one tooth in the back usually means the tissue around that single molar has become irritated or infected, most often from trapped food, plaque buildup, an early gum infection, a partly erupted wisdom tooth, or an abscess. The reason your gum is...
Swollen, tender gums usually calm down fastest when you treat the problem from two angles at once. The fastest way to heal swollen gums is to rinse with warm saltwater two to three times a day and hold a cold compress against your cheek, all while keeping the area...
The emergence of third molars, commonly known as wisdom teeth, is often a rite of passage into adulthood. However, for many, this milestone is accompanied by a painful condition known as pericoronitis. This localized wisdom tooth infection (pericoronitis) occurs when...
Wisdom teeth, also known as the third molars, are the last set of molars to emerge in the mouth, usually between the ages of 17 and 25. However, not everyone develops wisdom teeth. Some people may have all four, while others may have none or only some. In this...
White gums can be alarming for many people, as they often indicate an underlying oral health issue. While occasional changes in gum color may not always signal a serious problem, persistent white gums can result from infections, tissue damage, or even systemic health...
Accidentally rinsing your mouth after a tooth extraction is usually not dangerous. One gentle swish of water rarely pulls the blood clot out of the socket. What dislodges a clot is force: hard spitting, vigorous swishing, sucking on a straw, or doing any of these...
Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, is a serious condition that affects the tissues supporting your teeth. Can gum disease kill you? The direct answer is that gum disease can’t kill you by itself, but if left untreated, it can lead to serious health...
A bump on the gums is a common dental concern that can appear for various reasons, ranging from minor irritation to underlying infections or dental problems. Most bumps are harmless and can be treated with proper dental care, but some may require professional...
The best foods to eat after wisdom teeth removal are smooth, cool or lukewarm, and need little or no chewing: yogurt, broth, mashed potatoes, scrambled eggs, and smoothies eaten with a spoon. As a periodontist, I tell patients that what they eat in the first few days...
When it comes to tooth replacement options, there are several solutions available today, each offering unique benefits based on the specific needs of the patient. Whether you’re looking for a permanent fix, a temporary solution, or a treatment for extensive tooth...
