Sarah Herd, DDS, MSD

Periodontics bridges the gap between routine dental care and the specialized treatment of gum disease, dental implants, and oral inflammation. It’s a field where precision meets long-term oral health. Sarah Herd, DDS, MSD practices this kind of focused care, addressing everything from gingivitis to complex gum grafting procedures. Patients often seek out periodontists for issues that go beyond general dentistry—bone loss around teeth, persistent bad breath, or the need for implant placement.

The office sits at 4725 Statesmen Dr in Indianapolis, a stretch of the city where medical and dental practices cluster near residential neighborhoods. This area, just north of 46th Street, offers easy access for those coming from Carmel or Broad Ripple. Periodontal work isn’t the kind of care people usually discuss over coffee, but it’s the kind that can quietly change how someone eats, speaks, or smiles. Reviews reflect that quiet impact: 12 ratings on Google average out to a 4.7.

Questions about gum recession, implant eligibility, or non-surgical treatments like scaling and root planing? A call to (317) 436-7162 connects directly to the practice. For first-time visitors, the map shows the building’s exact location—no guessing which door to use. Around here, people don’t talk much about periodontists until they need one, and then they’re glad to find one this close to home.