Periodontists in San Diego
44 NPI-verified periodontics practices in San Diego, CA — avg rating 5
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What Periodontics means for San Diego residents
Periodontists are gum and bone specialists. They prevent, diagnose, and treat gum disease (periodontitis), and they're experts in placing dental implants. Periodontists also perform cosmetic gum procedures, treat gum recession with grafting, and manage complex cases involving significant bone loss. They complete 3 years of additional training beyond dental school.
In San Diego, 44 verified periodontics practices serve the community. The average patient rating across the 3 Google-rated practices is 5 out of 5.
Common Periodontics procedures
Scaling & root planing
Deep cleaning below the gumline to remove tartar and bacteria from tooth roots
Dental implant placement
Surgical placement of titanium implant posts that fuse with jawbone to replace missing teeth
Gum grafting
Tissue graft to cover exposed tooth roots from gum recession — protects roots and improves appearance
Pocket reduction surgery
Surgical access to deep clean roots and reduce pocket depth where bacteria thrive
Crown lengthening
Reshaping gum and bone to expose more tooth structure — for restorative or cosmetic purposes
Bone grafting
Rebuilding jawbone that has been lost to gum disease or tooth loss to support implants
What to expect: Periodontics costs in San Diego
Nationally, periodontics services range from $200–$400 per per quadrant (deep cleaning). Implants: $3,000–$6,000 per tooth. Gum grafting: $600–$1,200 per area. Insurance coverage varies widely.
Vibe Analysis for periodontics in San Diego is still being generated as we verify more practices.
Verified Periodontics practices
Showing 20 of 44When should you see a periodontics?
See a periodontist if your gums bleed regularly, look red or swollen, or are receding. Also see one if you have persistent bad breath, loose teeth, or are considering dental implants. If you have diabetes, heart disease, or are pregnant, your general dentist may recommend a periodontal evaluation even without obvious symptoms.