Periodontist Jacksonville, FL

Periodontist Dr. Gary Perlman specializes in Periodontics and Implantology mainly in the Jacksonville Florida area. Our practice offers services for the treatment of gum disease, cosmetic gum surgery procedures to aesthetically enhance your smile, and dental implants that can replace single or multiple missing teeth. We know that oral and periodontal hygiene is essential to overall health. We want you to feel comfortable and relaxed during your evaluation and treatment. Dr. Gary Perlman has been treating patients to help prevent gum disease since 1985. We welcome your questions and concerns so we can provide solutions which lead to your greater health. If you have any questions regarding your care call our office at 904.301.9033.

5 Myths about Gum Disease and Your Dental Health

Bleeding gums are not that big of a deal. You don’t need to floss every day. A visit to the periodontist will be scary. A tooth lost to gum disease is a tooth lost forever. Poor oral hygiene is the only way to develop gum disease.

Contact Dr. Perlman and our team today to find out how to maintain your dental health and prevent gum disease.

Introduction to Periodontal Disease

Periodontal disease or gum disease affects 3 out of 4 Americans. This disease damages teeth, gums and jawbones; and can affectyour ability to chew and speak, and diminishing your overall health. Regular periodontal care and maintenance will help you achieve a healthy and functional smile. In cases where gums have become unhealthy, periodontal treatment becomes necessary. Dr. Perlman and our team take a conservative approach to treatment. Whenever possible, non-surgical therapy will be used to treat gum disease. In severe cases that require surgical treatment, non-surgical therapy is often used prior to surgery to increase the success of treatment, and limit the areas in the mouth where surgery will be required.

Best Dental Implants in Jacksonville, FL

Our team also specializes inDental Implants. We provide cosmetic gum surgery procedures to enhance your smile, and dental implants that can replace single or multiple missing teeth. We know that oral and periodontal hygiene are essential to improving your health. Dental Implants provide a strong foundation for crowns that replace missing teeth. Implants also allow patients who have lost teeth to once again enjoy their favorite foods and smile with confidence. Implants help preserve facial structure, because they prevent the jawbone from deteriorating due to missing teeth. Our team is dedicated to ensuring you have a happy and healthy smile.

Safe Laser Assisted Periodontal Treatment in Jacksonville, FL

LANAP, the acronym for Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure, is revolutionizing today’s treatment of periodontal disease. By utilizing LANAP, Dr. Gary Perlman provides the latest and most effective treatment possible.

LANAP is performed with the Periolase MVP-7, the only FDA approved laser that has successfully generated new attachment of tooth root surfaces. Unlike traditional methods of surgery for gum disease, using this unique laser dental treatment, patients experience virtually no pain, swelling or bleeding. And best of all, LANAP is a treatment that is just as effective, less time consuming, and less expensive than conventional surgical treatment of gum disease.

We make sure that you feel comfortable and relaxed during your evaluation and treatment. We welcome your questions and concerns so we can provide the proper dental solutions.  If you have any questions regarding your care call our office at 904.301.9033.