33 Results for Periodontics near Metairie, LA
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A periodontist is a dentist who specializes in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases and conditions affecting the supporting structures of the teeth, including the gums and bone. Left untreated, gum disease (periodontal disease) can cause serious infection and even tooth loss. The overall goal of periodontists is to prevent gum disease and tooth loss.
A periodontist typically:
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Evaluates the patient's dental and medical history and performs an oral and dental exam
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Educates patients about gum disease and complications of gum disease, good oral hygiene, and oral disease prevention
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Orders and interprets laboratory and imaging tests such as X-rays
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Prescribes medications including antibiotics and pain medications
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Diagnoses gum diseases and conditions including gingivitis and gum recession
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Treats various gum diseases and conditions using nonsurgical and surgical techniques
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Performs gum surgery, dental implant placement, and cosmetic periodontal procedures
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Works closely with other dental specialists to ensure optimal care
A periodontist may also be known by the following terms: dentist, gum doctor, and gum specialist.
There are 33 specialists practicing Periodontics in Metairie, LA with an overall average rating of 4.6 stars. There is 1 hospital near Metairie, LA with affiliated Periodontics specialists, including East Jefferson General Hospital.
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Dr. David Wilson, DDS
Specialty: Periodontics2540 Severn Ave Ste 402Metairie, LA 700021.9 mi awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
2540 Severn Ave Ste 402Metairie, LA 700021.9 mi awayDr. Ammar Mekari, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry4500 York St Ste 100Metairie, LA 700013.0 mi awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
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Specialty: Periodontics3521 N Arnoult Rd Ste AMetairie, LA 700022.5 mi awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
3521 N Arnoult Rd Ste AMetairie, LA 700022.5 mi awayDr. Ana Saenz, DDS
Specialty: Periodontics337 Metairie Rd Ste 301Metairie, LA 700050.4 mi awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Low wait times
337 Metairie Rd Ste 301Metairie, LA 700050.4 mi awayDr. Ernest Erian, DDS
Specialty: Periodontics2937 Veterans Memorial Blvd Ste CMetairie, LA 700021.6 mi awayPatients Tell Us:- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
- Patients found trustworthy
2937 Veterans Memorial Blvd Ste CMetairie, LA 700021.6 mi awayDr. Aymee Costales-Spindler, DDS
Specialty: Periodontics2540 Severn Ave Ste 402Metairie, LA 700021.9 mi awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
2540 Severn Ave Ste 402Metairie, LA 700021.9 mi awayDr. Hisham Nasr, DDS
Specialty: Periodontics337 Metairie Rd Ste 301Metairie, LA 700050.4 mi awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
337 Metairie Rd Ste 301Metairie, LA 700050.4 mi awayDr. Steven Spindler, DDS
Specialty: Periodontics2540 Severn Ave Ste 402Metairie, LA 700021.9 mi awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
2540 Severn Ave Ste 402Metairie, LA 700021.9 mi awayDr. Mahrufa Islam, DDS
Specialty: Periodontics1100 FLORIDA AVENew Orleans, LA 701192.7 mi awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
1100 FLORIDA AVENew Orleans, LA 701192.7 mi awayDr. Pooja Maney, PHD
Specialty: Periodontics1100 FLORIDA AVENew Orleans, LA 701192.7 mi awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Low wait times
1100 FLORIDA AVENew Orleans, LA 701192.7 mi awayDr. Carlos Setti, DDS
Specialty: Cosmetic Dentistry4141 Bienville StNew Orleans, LA 701192.0 mi awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
4141 Bienville StNew Orleans, LA 701192.0 mi awayDr. Barry Radell, DDS
Specialty: Periodontics3521 N Arnoult Rd Ste AMetairie, LA 700022.5 mi awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Low wait times
3521 N Arnoult Rd Ste AMetairie, LA 700022.5 mi awayDr. David Long, DDS
Specialty: Periodontics534 Chartres StNew Orleans, LA 701304.5 mi awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Low wait times
534 Chartres StNew Orleans, LA 701304.5 mi awayDr. Kenneth Dubois, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry5760 Hayne BlvdNew Orleans, LA 701266.9 mi awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
5760 Hayne BlvdNew Orleans, LA 701266.9 mi awayDr. Bristol Williams, MS
Specialty: Periodontics4305 Canal StNew Orleans, LA 701191.8 mi awayPatients Tell Us:- Employs friendly staff
- Low wait times
- Explains conditions well
4305 Canal StNew Orleans, LA 701191.8 mi awayDr. Philip Haik, DDS
Specialty: Periodontics4324 Veterans Memorial BlvdMetairie, LA 700063.2 mi awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
4324 Veterans Memorial BlvdMetairie, LA 700063.2 mi awayDr. Kim-Hanh Nguyen, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry5760 Hayne BlvdNew Orleans, LA 701266.9 mi awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
5760 Hayne BlvdNew Orleans, LA 701266.9 mi awayDr. Kristi Soileau, DDS
Specialty: Periodontics3634 Coliseum StNew Orleans, LA 701154.9 mi awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
3634 Coliseum StNew Orleans, LA 701154.9 mi awayDr. Charles McCabe, DMD
Specialty: Periodontics250 Ochsner Blvd Ste 204Gretna, LA 700569.6 mi awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
250 Ochsner Blvd Ste 204Gretna, LA 700569.6 mi awayDr. William O'Brien, DDS
Specialty: Periodontics2201 Veterans Memorial Blvd Ste 408Metairie, LA 700021.4 mi away2201 Veterans Memorial Blvd Ste 408Metairie, LA 700021.4 mi awayDr. Jessica Owens, DMD
Specialty: Periodontics1100 FLORIDA AVENew Orleans, LA 701192.7 mi away1100 FLORIDA AVENew Orleans, LA 701192.7 mi awayDr. Stefan Hienz, PHD
Specialty: Periodontics1100 FLORIDA AVENew Orleans, LA 701192.7 mi away1100 FLORIDA AVENew Orleans, LA 701192.7 mi awayDr. Eswar Kandaswamy
Specialty: Periodontics1100 FLORIDA AVENew Orleans, LA 701192.7 mi away1100 FLORIDA AVENew Orleans, LA 701192.7 mi awayDr. Ioannis Tsourounakis, DDS
Specialty: Periodontics1100 FLORIDA AVENew Orleans, LA 701192.7 mi away1100 FLORIDA AVENew Orleans, LA 701192.7 mi awayDr. Gerald Evans, DDS
Specialty: Periodontics1100 FLORIDA AVENew Orleans, LA 701192.7 mi away1100 FLORIDA AVENew Orleans, LA 701192.7 mi awayDr. Catherine Badell, DDS
Specialty: Periodontics1100 FLORIDA AVENew Orleans, LA 701192.7 mi away1100 FLORIDA AVENew Orleans, LA 701192.7 mi awayDr. Sotirios Vastardis, DDS
Specialty: Periodontics1100 FLORIDA AVENew Orleans, LA 701192.7 mi away1100 FLORIDA AVENew Orleans, LA 701192.7 mi awayDr. Emily Williams, DMD
Specialty: Periodontics1100 Florida Ave Dept OfNew Orleans, LA 701192.8 mi away1100 Florida Ave Dept OfNew Orleans, LA 701192.8 mi awayDr. John Mason, DDS
Specialty: Periodontics1100 Florida Ave # 138New Orleans, LA 701192.8 mi away1100 Florida Ave # 138New Orleans, LA 701192.8 mi awayDr. Katherine Carmona Hernandez, DDS
Specialty: Periodontics1100 Florida Ave Rm 4312HNew Orleans, LA 701192.8 mi away1100 Florida Ave Rm 4312HNew Orleans, LA 701192.8 mi awayDr. Ehab Guirges, DDS
Specialty: Periodontics1128 CLEARVIEW PKWYMetairie, LA 700013.0 mi away1128 CLEARVIEW PKWYMetairie, LA 700013.0 mi awayDr. Georgia McDonald, DDS
Specialty: Periodontics2400 Canal StNew Orleans, LA 701193.3 mi away2400 Canal StNew Orleans, LA 701193.3 mi awayDr. Manrat Amornporncharoen, DDS
Specialty: Periodontics3624 S Loyola Dr Apt 256Kenner, LA 700658.7 mi away3624 S Loyola Dr Apt 256Kenner, LA 700658.7 mi away