Periodontist is a dentist who specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of periodontal diseases, and in the surgical placement and maintenance of dental implants.

Periodontists are experts in saving your teeth whenever possible, as well as in replacing your teeth with dental implants when they cannot be saved.

The term “Periodontal” literally means “around the teeth”, which includes the bone which supports your teeth and/or implants, as well as the soft tissue which seals the teeth and lines the entire mouth.

Periodontists are experts in the treatment of oral inflammation and pathology. Periodontists receive extensive training in these areas during three additional years of full-time ADA accredited education beyond dental school.

Periodontists are familiar with the latest techniques for diagnosing and treating periodontal disease, oral pathology, cosmetic periodontal procedures and dental implant placement and related dental implant surgical techniques. We are also experts in keeping you comfortable during any procedure due to our training in anesthesia and sedation.