Meet The Doctors

Dr. Michelle Torres

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. Dr. Torres also received her board certification in periodontology and dental implant surgery, becoming a member of a distinguished group of practitioners who have made significant achievements beyond the mandatory educational requirements to allow patients to feel confident that they are receiving the highest quality of care.

 

Michelle met her husband, Rohit, in dental school where they were both pursuing their post-graduate programs. When Michelle isn’t at work, her hobbies include salsa dancing, cooking, travel, and spending time with her husband and their two dogs, Isha and Puffy. Michelle and Rohit are excited to call Corpus Christi their home.

Dr. Rohit Mathur

Dr. Rohit Mathur is originally from India. After completing dental school Dr. Mathur received a Master of Public health (M.P.H) degree from the University of Miami where he received a public health merit scholarship. During his time at the University of Miami, his research was focused on creating awareness about the benefits of dental implants.


After completing M.P.H, Dr. Mathur completed his three-year residency in Prosthodontics at Nova Southeastern University, FL. As a Prosthodontist, he is trained to handle complex cases involving full mouth reconstructions, advanced cosmetic cases, and dental implants. Along with his certificate in Prosthodontics, Dr. Mathur received a Master of Science in Dentistry from Nova Southeastern University. His master’s thesis was on all-ceramic crowns which are known for their high translucency and esthetics. Upon graduation, Dr. Mathur was the first resident to receive an award for excellence in Implant dentistry. His postgraduate education and expertise gave him a special understanding of the dynamics of a smile and the preservation of a healthy mouth which allows him to treat patients with complex dental conditions, to restore optimum function and esthetics.


Dr. Mathur served as an assistant professor and team leader in the Department of Prosthodontics at NSU College of dental medicine. He taught dental students about treatment planning, dental implants, and other prosthodontic procedures. In addition to teaching, Dr. Mathur worked at NSU faculty practice where he was able to treat patients with complex dental needs.


During his free time he enjoys reading, traveling, watching movies, and spending time with his wife and their two dogs. Dr. Mathur is looking forward to providing excellent care to our patients and becoming part of our great community in Corpus Christi.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • What is a Periodontist?

    A periodontist is a dentist who specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of periodontal disease (a chronic inflammatory disease that affects the gums and bone supporting the teeth also known as gum disease), and in the placement of dental implants. Periodontists receive extensive training in both of these areas and more, including three additional years of education beyond dental school.


    While some general dentists treat less serious periodontal cases, many will refer their patients to periodontists for the more challenging periodontal cases. Similarly, while some general dentists perform dental implant procedures, many will refer their patients to periodontists for the more challenging implant cases as well.


    In addition to handling challenging periodontal and implant cases, periodontists also provide a variety of other specialized services. These include scaling and root planing (in which the infected surface of a tooth’s root is cleaned), root surface debridement (in which damaged root tissue is removed), oral inflammation treatment, and cosmetic periodontal procedures.

  • Why might I be referred to a periodontist?

    If your general dentist refers you to a periodontist, it’s simply because the periodontist has the special skills, knowledge and experience to provide you with the type of periodontal treatment or implant procedure you need.

  • What are some common periodontal procedures?

    There are a variety of ways periodontists can treat periodontal disease. Following dental school, periodontists receive up to three additional years of specialized training in both surgical and non-surgical periodontal procedures to treat gum disease. Periodontists are also experts in replacing missing teeth with dental implants.


    • Surgical Treatment
    • Non-Surgical Treatment
    • Dental Implant Procedures
    • Cosmetic Procedures

  • What is Periodontitis?

    Untreated gingivitis can advance to periodontitis. With time, plaque can spread and grow below the gum line. Toxins produced by the bacteria in plaque irritate the gums and stimulate a chronic inflammatory response in which the body essentially turns on itself, and the tissues and bone that support the teeth are broken down and destroyed. Gums separate from the teeth, forming pockets between the teeth and gums that can become infected. As the disease progresses, the pockets deepen and more gum tissue and bone are destroyed. Eventually, teeth can become loose and may fall out or need to be removed.


    Periodontitis diagnosis is typically classified by stage and grade. After your periodontist conducts a thorough assessment of your unique case, he or she may assign a stage ranging from initial to severe that describes the acuteness of disease. Additionally, your periodontist may assign a grade which communicates the rate of disease progression and anticipated response to treatment.

  • What is a Prosthodontist?

    Prosthodontics is a recognized dental specialty pertaining to the diagnosis, treatment planning, rehabilitation, and maintenance of the oral function, comfort, appearance, and health of patients with clinical conditions associated with missing or deficient teeth and/or oral and maxillofacial tissues.


    A prosthodontist is a dentist who has completed dental school plus at least three additional years of advanced training and education in an CODA-accredited prosthodontic graduate program. They specialize in treating and handling dental and facial problems that involve restoring missing tooth and jaw structures. A prosthodontist is highly trained in cosmetics, dental implants, crowns, bridges, dentures, temporomandibular disorders (TMJ/TMD), and more.

  • How is a prosthodontist different from other specialists?

    The term “prostho” means replacement and “dontist” means dealing with teeth. Essentially, prosthodontists are THE recognized experts when anything needs to be replaced in your mouth. This can range from a single tooth, multiple teeth, or all teeth and gums in the mouth. While many other dentists can do some of these treatments, prosthodontists are the specialists dedicated to this type of care.


    Prosthodontists have advanced training in restoring and replacing teeth. Prosthodontists are considered the leaders of the dental treatment plan. They regularly lead teams of general dentists, specialists, and other health professionals to develop solutions for your dental needs.

  • Why see a prosthodontist?

    Choose a prosthodontist because of their advanced education and training, efficiency, and expertise with advanced technology. Prosthodontists are extensively trained in state-of-the-art techniques and procedures for treating complex dental conditions and restoring optimum function and esthetics.


    Rigorous training and experience give prosthodontists a special understanding of the dynamics of a smile and the preservation of a healthy mouth.

  • What are some options for replacing missing teeth?

    From implants to permanent bridges, you have several options to replace missing teeth and blend them with your natural teeth. Using advanced materials and tooth-color matching techniques, Dr. Mathur can recommend the appropriate method for optimal function and esthetics.

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