Advanced Periodontal Surgery &
Precision Dental Implants
Houston's trusted periodontal specialists dedicated to saving natural teeth, restoring lost bone structure, and replacing missing teeth with clinical-grade dental implants. We treat the disease at its source, protecting your smile's foundation.
These Symptoms Mean Active Infection. They Will Not Resolve on Their Own.
Every symptom below indicates disease that has passed the "brushing will help" stage. If you're experiencing any of these, your gum and bone tissue are already being destroyed — and implants placed in this condition will fail.
Bleeding Gums When Brushing
Healthy gums don't bleed. Bleeding is your immune system fighting a bacterial infection that has embedded in the tissue. This is Stage 1 periodontitis — still reversible if treated now.
Act NowTeeth Looking Longer Than Before
Gum recession exposes root surfaces that should be covered. The root has no enamel — it decays 3x faster. Once recession starts, it accelerates without surgical intervention.
Bone at RiskPersistent Bad Breath
The sulphur compounds from bacteria living in deep periodontal pockets don't rinse away. Mouthwash and mints cover the symptom for minutes. The bacteria causing it multiply for years.
Active InfectionShifting or Separating Teeth
Bone loss from periodontitis destroys the anchor points holding teeth in alignment. Once teeth start shifting, the adjacent bite forces cause a cascade of additional bone damage.
UrgentFrom Diagnosis to Stability in 4 Steps
No guessing, no "let's wait and see." Every patient follows a defined, clinically-measured pathway to a healthy mouth.
Comprehensive Periodontal Exam
We map every pocket, measure bone levels on CBCT, and identify active infection sites with clinical precision.
Disease Control
Scaling, root planing, or laser therapy eliminates bacterial deposits below the gumline — the real source of infection.
Structural Restoration
Where bone or tissue has been lost, we restore it through grafting, regeneration, or recession surgery before any implant is considered.
Maintenance & Monitoring
Periodontal disease is chronic. We monitor your tissue health on a schedule calibrated to your risk level — not a one-size recall.
Targeted Solutions. Measurable Outcomes.
We don't treat symptoms. We treat the structures that determine whether your teeth — and any implants — stay in place for life.
Gum Disease Treatment
Clinical-grade infection control from diagnosis through advanced surgical therapy. The foundation every other dental procedure depends on.
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Implant Placement by Specialists
Periodontists place implants in bone and tissue daily. We assess your bone volume, treat active disease first, and place implants with CT-guided precision.
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No-Surgery Gum Regeneration
Laser wavelength selectively destroys bacteria without cutting healthy tissue. Back to work in 24 hours. No stitches. Clinically proven bone regeneration.
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Periodontists undergo three additional years of rigorous hospital-based surgical residency beyond dental school. We specialize in the complex management of soft tissue and bone surrounding your teeth and implants.
Dr. Hai H. Nguyen, DDS, MS, PA
- Omicron Kappa Upsilon (National Dental Honor Society)
- Human Physiology – Honors
- Outstanding College Student Association
Dr. Thomas Nguyen, DDS, MS
- Texas State Board of Dental Examiners
- Level 3 Moderate Sedation Permit
- LANAP Protocol — Certified Clinician
See the Difference Treatment Makes
Drag the handle left or right to compare before and after treatment.
✓ After Treatment
Healthy gums & restored smile
✕ Before Treatment
Active gum disease & bone loss
They Came In With Pain. They Left With Stability.
"I'd been told by three dentists that my gums were 'a little inflamed' and to brush more carefully. Periodontal measured my pocket depths and found Stage 3 periodontitis. They treated it in 8 weeks. I still have all my teeth."
"My implant from another clinic started failing after a year. Periodontal found that the placement site had active gum disease that was never treated. They cleared the infection, grafted the bone, and replaced it. Solid two years later."
"The LANAP procedure was nothing like I expected. No cutting, no stitches. I was at my desk the next morning. Six months later, my pockets have reduced from 7mm to 3mm — and my bone density actually improved."
"I was terrified of the diagnosis. Three teeth with severe bone loss, one implant already rejected. Their team explained everything with real X-rays and measurements. I understood exactly what had happened and what we were going to do about it."
A Facility Built for Precision Care
Why Patients Choose a Periodontist
It's about what the disease actually requires — and what the evidence shows about outcomes when specialists treat it.
✓ What a Periodontist Provides
- ✓Clinical probing and CBCT imaging to quantify disease at every site
- ✓Disease-specific treatment: scaling, laser, or surgery based on severity — not convenience
- ✓Bone and tissue evaluation before any implant is planned
- ✓Post-implant peri-implant maintenance as standard care
- ✓Grafting and regeneration to rebuild what's been lost
Check If You're a Candidate for Treatment
Answer three questions. We'll tell you what level of care your situation may require.
Quick Periodontal Risk Check
This is not a diagnosis — but it will tell you whether you need to come in for an evaluation before your situation gets more complex and costly to treat.
Gum Disease Gets Worse Every Week You Wait.
The bacteria destroying your bone don't take weekends off. A specialist evaluation is the first step — and the difference between a treatable condition and an irreversible one.
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