Periodontist Near Queen Anne, Seattle
Advanced gum care at the foot of the hill — where Queen Anne’s elevated community finds exceptional periodontal expertise just moments from home.
Queen Anne residents seeking comprehensive periodontal care can access Seattle’s leading gum disease specialists without leaving their prestigious neighborhood. This elevated Seattle community, known for its proximity to Seattle Center and stunning city views, enjoys convenient access to advanced periodontal treatments that address both functional and aesthetic concerns.
At Dental Specialties Northwest, Dr. Tom Sweeney and Dr. Rhys Spoor serve Queen Anne patients from their state-of-the-art practice in the Columbia Tower. Their convenient downtown location offers easy access from Queen Anne via the Seattle Center Monorail, multiple bus routes, and short drive times. Periodontal treatments form the foundation of comprehensive dental health, ensuring your gums remain healthy and your smile stays strong throughout your lifetime.
What Is Periodontal Care?
Periodontal care represents the specialized treatment of gum disease and the supporting structures that keep your teeth healthy and stable. Beyond simple cleanings, our periodontal services address the complex relationship between oral bacteria, immune response, and tissue health that determines whether you keep your natural teeth for life.
At Dental Specialties Northwest, we approach periodontal treatment as both preventive medicine and restorative art, using advanced diagnostics to catch problems early and sophisticated techniques to reverse damage when disease has progressed.
For Queen Anne residents who value maintaining their health and appearance, professional periodontal care provides the foundation for a lifetime of confident smiles.
Simple Process, Exceptional Care
Your journey to better periodontal health
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Comprehensive Examination
Digital diagnostics, pocket measurements, and clear discussion of findings. No surprises, just honest answers.
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Personalized Treatment Plan
We explain every option, from non-surgical therapy to advanced procedures. You'll understand exactly what's needed.
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Comfortable Treatment
Modern techniques and sedation options ensure your procedure is as comfortable as possible. Most patients are surprised how easy it is.
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Long-term Success
Regular maintenance appointments protect your investment. We'll teach you how to keep your gums healthy between visits.
Comprehensive Periodontal Services for Queen Anne Residents
Modern periodontal care encompasses far more than traditional gum treatment, incorporating advanced laser technology, regenerative medicine, and minimally invasive surgical techniques. Your periodontist evaluates the intricate relationship between your gums, supporting bone structures, and overall oral health to create customized treatment protocols.
Queen Anne patients benefit from access to revolutionary treatments like LANAP laser therapy, which selectively removes diseased tissue while preserving healthy gum structures. This innovative approach significantly reduces post-treatment discomfort and promotes faster healing compared to conventional surgical methods.
Comprehensive periodontal evaluation utilizes digital imaging technology, precise pocket depth measurements, and detailed assessment of tissue inflammation patterns. These thorough examinations enable your periodontist to identify potential problems in their earliest stages and recommend the most effective treatment strategies for your unique circumstances.
Early Intervention for Gum Disease
Periodontal disease represents one of the most common chronic conditions affecting adult Americans, requiring immediate professional attention to prevent irreversible damage and tooth loss. Early-stage gum disease, clinically known as gingivitis, typically responds favorably to professional cleaning procedures and enhanced home care protocols.
Progressive periodontal disease often necessitates scaling and root planing treatments to eliminate bacterial accumulations beneath the gum line. This thorough deep cleaning process smooths root surfaces and creates an environment conducive to gum tissue healing and reattachment.
Advanced cases may require surgical intervention or sophisticated regenerative procedures designed to restore lost gum and bone tissue. Your periodontist will thoroughly explain all available treatment options and collaborate with you to select the approach that best aligns with your health goals and lifestyle requirements.
Revolutionary LANAP Laser Treatment
Laser-assisted regeneration with LANAP represents a paradigm shift in periodontal therapy, providing patients with a significantly less invasive alternative to traditional gum surgery techniques. This FDA-approved protocol employs precisely calibrated laser energy to eliminate diseased tissue while actively stimulating regeneration of healthy gum and bone structures.
The LANAP treatment protocol eliminates the necessity for incisions and sutures in most clinical situations, resulting in dramatically reduced post-operative discomfort and accelerated recovery periods. Patients frequently resume normal daily activities within several days rather than the weeks typically required following conventional surgical approaches.
This cutting-edge treatment modality promotes natural healing mechanisms and tissue regeneration, encouraging your body’s innate ability to rebuild the critical support structures surrounding your teeth. Many patients experience remarkable improvements in gum health and substantial reductions in periodontal pocket depths following LANAP therapy.
Our Periodontal Services
Comprehensive periodontal care under one roof
Our comprehensive deep cleaning process reaches beneath the gum line to eliminate bacterial buildup that regular cleanings miss. Using ultrasonic technology combined with hand instrumentation, we create smooth root surfaces that help Queen Anne patients achieve lasting gum health.
Revolutionary laser technology allows us to eliminate diseased tissue without cutting or sutures. Queen Anne patients particularly appreciate this minimally invasive option that promotes natural regeneration with minimal downtime from their active lifestyles.
Bone and Tissue Regeneration
When gum disease has caused bone loss, our regenerative procedures rebuild lost support using advanced grafting materials and growth factors. These techniques restore the foundation necessary for keeping natural teeth or placing dental implants.
Our periodontal expertise extends to surgical implant placement with a remarkable 97% success rate. From single teeth to full-arch restorations, we create stable foundations for permanent tooth replacement.
Advanced Gum Grafting Solutions
Gum recession exposes sensitive tooth root surfaces and creates significant aesthetic concerns for many Queen Anne area patients. Gum grafting procedures effectively restore your natural gum line contours while providing essential protection for exposed root surfaces against decay and temperature sensitivity.
Contemporary grafting techniques utilize your own healthy tissue or advanced biomaterial substitutes to rebuild lost gum tissue around affected teeth. These sophisticated procedures not only enhance smile aesthetics but also deliver long-term protection for vulnerable tooth root surfaces.
Regenerative treatment protocols can restore lost bone support structures around compromised teeth, helping preserve your natural dentition for years to come. Your periodontist may recommend bone grafting procedures or guided tissue regeneration techniques to rebuild the foundational support system for your teeth.
Dental Implant Placement and Integration
Missing teeth require prompt replacement to maintain proper oral function and prevent adjacent teeth from shifting into vacant spaces. Dental implants represent the most natural-appearing and durable solution available for tooth replacement needs.
Your periodontist conducts thorough evaluations of bone density and gum tissue health to determine optimal implant placement locations. Advanced three-dimensional imaging technology ensures precise positioning for both functional success and aesthetic excellence.
Implant-supported restorations provide sensation and function virtually identical to natural teeth, enabling you to eat, speak, and smile with complete confidence. Appropriate maintenance protocols and regular periodontal care appointments help ensure your implants provide decades of reliable service.
Discover Our Advanced Approach
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Preventive Periodontal Maintenance
Regular professional maintenance appointments play a crucial role in detecting and addressing periodontal concerns before they progress to serious problems requiring extensive treatment. Your dental hygienist continuously monitors your gum health status and provides individualized recommendations for home care protocol improvements.
Effective daily home care includes proper brushing techniques, consistent interdental cleaning with floss or water irrigators, and use of antimicrobial mouth rinses when specifically recommended. Your periodontal care team will demonstrate the most effective methods for maintaining optimal gum health between professional visits.
Lifestyle considerations, including tobacco use, chronic stress levels, and certain prescription medications, can significantly increase your susceptibility to periodontal disease development. Your periodontist will collaborate with you to address these modifiable risk factors and develop comprehensive strategies for maintaining excellent gum health.
Systemic Health Connections
Ongoing research continues to reveal significant connections between periodontal health status and various systemic medical conditions, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes mellitus, and pregnancy-related complications. Maintaining healthy gums may contribute to reducing your risk of developing these potentially serious health problems.
Chronic inflammatory processes resulting from untreated periodontal disease can compromise your body’s immune system function and contribute to the development of various systemic health issues. Professional periodontal treatment helps eliminate this persistent source of inflammation and supports your comprehensive wellness objectives.
Your periodontist may coordinate treatment planning with your primary care physician or other healthcare specialists to ensure truly comprehensive care delivery. This collaborative team approach helps address both your oral health needs and overall medical wellness goals simultaneously.
Queen Anne Convenience and Accessibility
Transportation from Queen Anne to downtown Seattle is exceptionally convenient via the iconic Seattle Center Monorail, numerous Metro bus routes, and various ride-sharing transportation options. The Columbia Tower location provides easy interstate access and multiple downtown parking alternatives for patients who prefer personal vehicle transportation.
The practice environment features spa-inspired amenities that transform routine dental appointments into comfortable, rejuvenating experiences. State-of-the-art technology and modern treatment protocols ensure you receive the highest caliber of care in an exceptionally welcoming and relaxing setting.
Flexible scheduling options, including evening and weekend appointment availability, accommodate demanding professional schedules, making it easier for Queen Anne residents to prioritize their periodontal health maintenance without disrupting important work or family obligations.
Meet Our Periodontal Team
Dr. Thomas Sweeney
DDS, Certificate in Periodontics – Lead Periodontist & Implant Specialist
Under Dr. Thomas Sweeney’s leadership as practice owner and lead periodontist, our team brings together specialized expertise rarely found in one location.
Working alongside prosthodontist Dr. Stephanie Yeung and cosmetic expert Dr. Rhys Spoor, we ensure your periodontal treatment integrates seamlessly with any necessary restorative work.
This collaborative approach means Queen Anne patients receive comprehensive care without the inconvenience of traveling between multiple specialists across Seattle. Our focus remains on delivering exceptional results while respecting your time and comfort throughout the treatment journey.
Experience World-Class Periodontal Care with Dental Specialties Northwest
Queen Anne residents deserve access to the most sophisticated periodontal treatments available, delivered by experienced dental professionals who understand the critical importance of healthy gum tissues. Whether your needs involve routine preventive maintenance or complex reconstructive procedures, exceptional care is readily available within minutes of your neighborhood.
Dr. Tom Sweeney and Dr. Rhys Spoor bring decades of combined clinical experience together with cutting-edge treatment technology to deliver outstanding periodontal outcomes. Their prestigious Columbia Tower location provides convenient access from Queen Anne while offering world-class treatment in a luxurious, spa-like environment. Contact our team to schedule your comprehensive periodontal consultation and discover how healthy gums can enhance both your smile appearance and overall wellness.
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Insurance & Payment
Quality periodontal care should be accessible. As a Delta Dental Premier Provider, we offer enhanced coverage for those patients. Our team will verify your benefits and handle claims directly.
Financial Options Include:
- Delta Dental Premier Provider (enhanced coverage)
- CareCredit financing
- Payment plans
- HSA/FSA accepted
- Transparent pricing upfront
- Complimentary insurance verification
Why Queen Anne Residents Choose Our Downtown Location
Easy Access from the Hill
Our downtown Seattle location at 701 5th Avenue offers Queen Anne residents a surprisingly quick 10-minute journey via Mercer Street or Denny Way. The straight shot down the hill proves faster than navigating to many other Seattle neighborhoods, making specialized care remarkably accessible.
Extended Morning Hours
Starting at 7:00 AM, we accommodate Queen Anne’s early-rising community — from professionals heading downtown to fitness enthusiasts who prefer morning appointments. These convenient hours mean completing your periodontal care before the day truly begins.
Integrated Specialty Care
Queen Anne patients value efficiency, and our multi-specialty practice delivers by housing periodontics, prosthodontics, and implant surgery under one roof. This integration eliminates referral hassles while ensuring all aspects of your dental health receive coordinated, expert attention.
Visit Our Seattle Office
Modern periodontics in a comfortable setting. Our centrally located Seattle office offers:
- Free parking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Early morning & evening appointments
- Virtual consultations available
- 701 5th Ave, Suite 4660, Seattle, WA 98104
- 206-682-8200
- frontdesk@dentalspecialtiesnorthwest.com
