Dr. Peter Balacky, DDS

Media Releases

Get to know Dentist Dr. Peter Balacky, who serves patients in Los Angeles, California.

Dr. Peter Balacky, a highly skilled and compassionate dental professional, is a native of New York with a rich background in dentistry. His expertise encompasses the full scope of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. He places a strong emphasis on dentoalveolar and implant surgery, with a particular focus on Full Arch Implant Rehabilitation. 

With a broad educational background, the doctor’s academic foundation was laid at Stony Brook University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacology, demonstrating his early passion for the field of healthcare. Subsequently, he pursued his Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S) at Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine, cementing his commitment to the dental profession.

Driven by a burgeoning interest in surgical dentistry, Dr. Balacky embarked on a journey of further specialization. He completed a one-year residency in General Practice Dentistry at NYU Langone, during which he honed his surgical skills. His passion for surgery then led him to undertake a rigorous four-year residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Northwell Health- LIJ. 

Among his other roles, he rotated at various prestigious hospitals, including Stony Brook University Hospital, Northport VA Medical Center, Northshore University Hospital, and Nassau County Medical Center. These rotations exposed him to a broad spectrum of medical disciplines, including Plastic Surgery, ENT, General Surgery, Medicine, and Anesthesiology.

Having relocated to California with his wife, Dr. Balacky took over the practice of Dr. Kevin Lew, where he continues to uphold the tradition of treating every patient as if they were a beloved family member. 

Dentistry, also known as Dental and Oral Medicine, is a branch of medicine that consists of the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders, and conditions of the oral cavity. Dentists diagnose and treat dental issues and help patients develop better oral hygiene regimens. They clean teeth, correct bite issues, perform surgeries and extractions, and perform other duties to ensure that the teeth and mouth are healthy.

On a more personal note, Dr. Balacky enjoys the simple pleasures of life, including trips to the beach, traveling to new destinations, and cherishing moments with his wife and family.

Recommended Articles

• What Is Dry Socket?

  What is Dry Socket?Getting a tooth extracted is far from being an enjoyable experience for anyone, and no doubt that after the extraction, one feels discomfort for some time. However, if the pain remains even after a few days, it should be seen as a tip-off of an oral condition called dry socket.Dry...

• What Could Jaw Pain Mean?

  Introduction Jaw pain is described as an uncomfortable, painful, and debilitating condition that can have a sudden or gradual onset. The exact symptoms also depend on the underlying cause of jaw pain. When a person has jaw pain, it can significantly affect his or her ability to speak and consume...

• Severe Stress and Depression May Cause Gum Disease

  According to a review published in the Journal of Periodontology, studies show a strong link between stress and gum disease. About 57% of the studies conducted displayed an accurate association between gum disease and stress-related symptoms, including distress, anxiety, depression, and...

• Why Do I Have a Toothache?

  Toothaches refers to the pain in and around one's mouth and jaw. This pain can be very mild or throbbing, and differs in intensity from one person to another. The pain may start suddenly. In some cases, the pain may become worse with time or just disappear after some time.Some of the common causes...

• Does Everyone Have Wisdom Teeth?

  Introduction When a person reaches the ages between 17 to 21, the eruption of wisdom teeth or third molars may take place. However, for some, wisdom teeth do not show up at all. These teeth are called wisdom teeth because they tend to show up at a later and more mature age. When wisdom teeth...

• Frequent Smoking and Lack of Sleep Can Lead to Gum Disease

  Studies show that smoking and lack of sleep are two factors that affect the progression of gum disease. “The study shows that other than brushing and flossing, there are lifestyle factors that may affect the dental health of a person”, says Preston D. Miller Jr., DDS, president of the American...