If dental implants have been recommended as a treatment possibility from your dentist, or if you have grown weary of struggling with dental issues it’s natural to wonder: Am I a good candidate for dental implants? At Pearl Periodontics, we focus on evaluating your overall oral and jaw health to help determine if this approach to your dental health will provide the best outcome. As your Bourne, TX periodontics specialists, we’re breaking down everything you should know below.

At Pearl Periodontics, we believe that what’s going on beneath your smile matters as much, if not more, than what you see on the surface. Your gums are integral to both oral aesthetics and whole-body wellness. As a board‑certified periodontist specialist, Dr. Alexandra Brummerhop and our caring dental team are passionate about helping you understand why maintaining healthy gums is essential not only for a radiant smile but also for sustaining long-term health.

In 2025, the connection between gum health and systemic disease has moved from speculation to scientific consensus. What’s happening below your gum line can influence your brain and your heart, because these things are all connected—and periodontists are on the front lines of this discovery.

Gum disease, or periodontitis, is a chronic inflammatory condition that affects nearly half of adults over 30 and up to 70% of adults over 65. It’s more than a dental concern—research now shows that untreated periodontal disease can raise the risk for both Alzheimer’s disease and cardiovascular conditions.

Healthy gums are the foundation of a healthy smile. While routine dental care goes a long way in maintaining oral health, there are times when it’s important to seek out a specialist. Periodontists focus specifically on the health of your gums and the bone that supports your teeth—providing targeted care that can prevent more serious issues over time.

BOERNE, TX February 27, 2025 -- Dr. Alexandra Brummerhop, a board-certified aesthetic periodontal and dental implant specialist, announced today that her independent dental specialty practice, Pearl Periodontics, is opening this winter in Boerne, Texas. Brummerhop said, “the mission of our practice is to provide patients with the most advanced periodontal care, and we are excited to establish our practice here, in Boerne.”

Dr. Brummerhop, a dental implant and aesthetic specialist whose career includes being a clinical professor at UTHSCSA dental school, added, “through my career I’ve been preparing for this opportunity to open my private practice and focus on high-tech periodontal care. I’m excited to establish both my practice and my family home in the Boerne area.”

Pearl Periodontics is a specialty periodontics practice that has just begun scheduling new patients. The clinic is located at: 116 Herff Rd #106, in Boerne.

Patients and referring physicians who would like to consult with Dr. Brummerhop or learn more about the practice should visit pearlperiodontics.com or call 830-461-5554 for up-to-date information.

Oral health is deeply connected to overall health and well-being, so choosing the right periodontal provider can be a big decision. So, why should you choose a board-certified periodontist for your care? At Pearl Periodontics in San Antonio, we believe in the importance of providing the highest quality of care to our patients, and our board-certified periodontist delivers excellence to our patients!

A note to our patients and community from Dr. Alexandra Brummerhop

Thank you for entrusting Pearl Periodontics with your dental health care. As we begin this exciting new chapter in my professional journey, now as an independent Periodontics practice, it is important to me to share my pledge to you.

We strive to provide you with a great patient experience. Our team is dedicated to serving your dental health needs with the highest degree of clinical excellence. Your comfort is our priority, and your treatment will be performed with caring personalized attention, and clear communication in a beautiful clinic setting.

Our goal is to partner with you to achieve the best possible outcome for the longevity and beauty of your smile, prioritizing your dental health for years to come.

If at any time you feel we fall short of these ideals, please do not hesitate to reach out to me or our team and share your feedback. This is how we grow and learn to improve as a team.

I am grateful and excited to see you at Pearl Periodontics now, and in the future!

DR. ALEXANDRA BRUMMERHOP