Dr. Samuel D. Ellsworth, DDS

A periodontist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of gum disease and the placement of dental implants. This field often intersects with broader oral health but zeroes in on the structures supporting teeth—gums, bone, and connective tissue. When general dentistry refers patients for advanced gum care or implant procedures, they’re typically directed to a practice like this one.

The office is at 8201 Preston Rd Suite 255 Dallas, TX 75225, an area where medical and dental practices cluster along a stretch of Preston Road. Periodontal work isn’t just about treating active disease; it also covers gum recession correction, bone grafting, and the surgical placement of implants for patients missing teeth. These procedures often require coordination with restorative dentists, though the technical work happens in the periodontist’s chair.

Unlike routine cleanings, periodontal treatment can involve deeper interventions—scaling and root planing, laser therapy, or regenerative procedures to rebuild lost tissue. Some patients arrive with long-standing gum issues; others need preparatory work before receiving implants or dentures. The distinction between general dentistry and periodontics lies in this surgical and structural focus, which demands additional training beyond dental school.

Questions about treatment options or scheduling are handled directly by the practice. Reaching them is simplest by phone at (214) 360-0055, and those mapping a first visit can pull up directions here to confirm the suite location within the building.