Dr. Dennis M. Rafferty, DDS

Dental implants aren’t just about fills. Periodontal work goes deeper—literally. Dr. Dennis M. Rafferty, DDS specializes in the kind of gum and bone procedures that keep implants stable long-term. Think bone grafts, sinus lifts, or treating gum recession before it undermines a new tooth. The office sits at 700 19th St S, Birmingham, AL 35233, a block that’s all medical offices and quiet sidewalks, no tourist foot traffic.

This isn’t general dentistry. The focus here is on the foundation: preparing jawbones for implants, managing gum disease that threatens existing teeth, or placing the implant posts themselves. Some patients arrive after years of avoiding the chair; others need a second opinion on why their last implant failed. Either way, the work starts with what’s holding everything together—bone density, gum health, the stuff most people don’t see until it’s a problem.

Questions about recovery timelines or whether you’re even a candidate for implants? The phone line is (205) 933-8101. No scripts, no upsell—just the clinical details about what’s possible with your specific anatomy. Some calls end with a referral; others with an appointment slot. Either outcome beats guessing from a web search.

The building shares its stretch of 19th Street with a mix of low-key medical practices and a few older brick storefronts. No flashy signage, no valet parking—just a standard Birmingham professional block. For the exact door, pull up the map here and look for the suite number by the elevator banks.