Periodontist in Fort Worth

What a gum and implant practice does

Periodontics is the branch of dentistry that cares for the tissues holding your teeth in place. That means the gums, the bone around each root, and the tiny fibers that connect the two. When those tissues stay healthy, teeth stay firm. When infection or recession sets in, even a tooth with no cavities can loosen over time.

A periodontal office spends its day on that foundation. We measure gum pockets, read 3D scans of the jaw, treat infection below the gumline, rebuild tissue that has worn away, and place dental implants where teeth are missing. Your general dentist keeps watch on the whole mouth. Our job is to go deeper on the parts that hold everything up.

Many people first hear the word periodontist after a cleaning visit goes differently than expected. That can feel worrying. In most cases it simply means your dentist wants a closer look from a team that handles gum and bone problems every day.

Why see a periodontist in Fort Worth before problems grow

Gum disease is usually quiet. It rarely hurts in the early and middle stages, so it is easy to put off. Meanwhile, bacteria under the gumline can slowly break down the bone that anchors your teeth. Bone lost to gum disease does not grow back on its own, which is why timing matters.

Seeing a periodontist in Fort Worth early often leads to simpler care. A deep cleaning and a steady maintenance schedule can control many cases. Waiting tends to add steps, such as surgery, grafting, or replacing teeth that could not be saved.

There is also a whole-body reason to pay attention. Research has linked gum inflammation with conditions such as diabetes and heart disease. Scientists are still studying how those links work, and treating your gums does not cure anything else. Still, a calmer, healthier mouth is one less source of inflammation for your body to manage.

Age plays a part too. Gum problems become more common as people get older, and many adults have some level of periodontitis without knowing it. A yearly gum check, with pocket measurements recorded over time, is one of the simplest ways to spot change early and act while the fix is still small.

When your dentist refers you to us

General dentists send patients to our Hulen St. office for many reasons. Some referrals are routine. Others come with a note asking us to see you soon. Either way, we review the records your dentist shares, take any new images we need, and talk through what we find before recommending anything.

You do not need a referral to book with us. Plenty of patients near TCU and across west Fort Worth call on their own because their gums bleed or a tooth feels different. If you have a regular dentist, we keep them in the loop so your care stays connected.

• Gum pockets deeper than a regular cleaning can treat
• Bone loss spotted on routine x-rays
• Gums pulling back from one or more teeth
• Teeth that feel loose or have shifted position
• A missing or failing tooth that may need an implant
• A planned extraction where the bone needs protecting

Gum treatments we provide on Hulen St.

Our periodontal care starts with the least invasive option that can do the job. From there we move up only when your mouth truly needs more. Many patients never go past the first step or two.

Each of these treatments has its own page on this site with more detail. If you are not sure which one applies to you, that is completely normal. A periodontal exam sorts it out, and we will explain the reasoning behind every recommendation.

• Gum disease treatment matched to how far the infection has spread
• Scaling and root planing to clean roots below the gumline
• LANAP laser treatment as an option to traditional gum surgery
• Periodontal maintenance every few months to protect results
• Gum grafting to cover exposed roots and thicken thin tissue
• Crown lengthening and frenectomy for tissue that crowds teeth

Implants, bone care, and tooth removal

Gums and bone are also the base for dental implants, so implant care fits naturally here. Smiles Family Dental offers Yomi robot-assisted implant surgery, which helps guide placement along a plan made from your 3D scan. For patients missing most or all of their teeth, our practice also offers full-arch implants, including same-day fixed teeth when the case allows.

Many implant plans need groundwork first, and we handle that groundwork in the same office. IV sedation is available for longer procedures or anxious patients. For full-arch surgery, a physician anesthesiologist can be arranged at a separate cost.

Our team plans implants from the bone up. That means checking gum health, bone volume, and bite forces before a single implant goes in, because a healthy foundation is what helps an implant last.

• Tooth extractions, both simple and surgical
• Wisdom teeth removal for teens and adults
• Socket preservation right after a tooth comes out
• Bone grafting to rebuild thin or damaged areas of the jaw
• Sinus lifts to add bone height in the upper back jaw

What joining Smiles Family Dental means for you

This office has long been known around Fort Worth for gum care and implants. That focus is staying. What is new is the group behind it. Smiles Family Dental has been doctor-owned and operated for 29 years, with offices in Flower Mound, Irving, Arlington, and Frisco.

For patients, that means the same address and phone number, plus access to a wider menu of care. Cleanings and exams, crowns, Invisalign, whitening, veneers, and sleep apnea treatment are now offered alongside periodontal and implant work. Families from Westover Hills and Tanglewood can keep more of their dental care in one familiar place.

Our approach stays simple. We explain what we see in plain words, give you a written treatment plan before work begins, and never push. We work with most insurance, accept FSA and HSA cards, offer financing, and have a dental savings plan for patients without coverage.