Periodontal & Dental Implant Specialists

Periodontists are dentists best known for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of gum disease. Periodontists also receive extensive training in dental surgery (extractions), dental implants (including dentures), crown lengthening, and bone & gum grafts. Periodontal treatment can be used to arrest the disease, improve a patient’s mouth cosmetically, or both. Our periodontists can even eliminate cold sores safely and effectively with laser treatment.

The first stage of gum disease is called gingivitis. Patients affected by gingivitis may experience bleeding easily when brushing, flossing and when being probed during dental checkups. When left untreated, gingivitis can advance to periodontitis. Periodontitis occurs when untreated plaque and build-up spreads below the gum line and can affect tissue and even bone. Patients with periodontitis have extremely inflamed gums that can bleed to the touch, gum tissue that separates from the teeth or recedes, loss of teeth, or even bone loss.