When you discover you need dental implants in Denton to replace your missing teeth, you may be wondering if you’ll be required to go somewhere else for treatment. Yes, it’s great that you’ll have a fully restored smile again, but the aggravation of dealing with insurance and whether a specialist will be in or out of network can make you wonder if it’s worth the hassle. The good news is that Denton Dental Center has an in-house periodontist, Dr. Naveen Karim, so you don’t have to go anywhere else! Learn why it’s beneficial to choose a provider who can offer multiple specialties under one roof.
What is a Periodontist?
A periodontist is someone who not only specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating gum disease (periodontal disease), but they are also specially trained in placing, maintaining, and repairing dental implants.
Not only do they attend dental school, but they must also receive additional education and training in order to become a periodontist. At Denton Dental Center, Dr. Karim can assist in restoring your oral health with gum disease therapy and/or dental implant placement.
Why is it Beneficial to See an In-House Periodontist Instead of Going Elsewhere?
When visiting our office, your dentist in Denton and in-house periodontist share the same goal: to ensure you receive a high level of quality care. Both want to help restore your smile to its natural beauty. If treatment calls for dental implants, the two can work together to create something beautiful.
Not every dental office has an in-house periodontist. This can make it difficult when a patient needs dental implants or gum disease therapy. From communication issues to dealing with insurance companies, the referral process can be a hassle. However, by seeing an in-house periodontist in Denton, there are multiple benefits, including:
- Both the dentist and periodontist can communicate more effectively about your individual dental needs.
- A periodontist is specialized in placing dental implants. While a dentist can perform the consultation, it’s best to have a specialist perform the placement.
- Your dental implant placement can occur right here in our office! You don’t have to drive across town to another office to receive treatment.
- Your in-house periodontist can lighten a dentist’s workload by performing many beneficial services.
If you don’t like the idea of getting a referral for treatment, let Denton Dental Center help make your life easier. Receive all your dental care in one location, and get the smile you deserve quicker and more efficiently than ever before.
About the Author
Dr. Naveen Karim, DDS, studied at the University of Texas – Dallas before going on to earn her doctorate at Baylor College of Dentistry. Working in the dental field for more than four years, she is dedicated to helping her patients achieve beautiful smiles. As Denton Dental Center’s in-house Periodontist, Dr. Karim can restore your smile with the help of dental implants! To find out more about this beneficial procedure, or to learn more about Dr. Karim, contact us at (940) 383-3300.