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Periodontics · Memphis & Southaven
Board-Certified Periodontist in Memphis & Southaven
When the problem is your gums, not just your teeth, a general dentist isn’t always the right specialist. Advanced Dental Implant & TMJ Center is home to board-certified periodontist Dr. Pradeep Adatrow, serving Memphis, Southaven, Germantown, Collierville, Olive Branch, and Hernando. As the region’s only Board Certified Dual Specialist practice, we treat everything from early gum disease to the bone and tissue work that comes before implant placement.
Good to know
What Is a Periodontist?
A periodontist is a dentist who specializes in the gums, the bone, and the other structures that support your teeth. Beyond dental school, that requires several additional years of surgical residency training focused specifically on this part of the mouth.
Watch for these
Signs You May Need a Periodontal Evaluation
Most gum disease develops quietly. These are the signs worth having checked rather than waiting out.
Swollen, red, or tender gums
Inflammation is usually the earliest visible sign that plaque and bacteria are irritating the tissue.
Gums that look like they've pulled back
More visible tooth or root than you remember is a common sign of recession or bone loss.
Persistent bad breath
Odor that doesn't go away with brushing can point to bacteria trapped below the gum line.
Loose or shifting teeth
A tooth that feels different when you bite down can signal bone loss around the root.
A dental implant that feels off
Swelling, tenderness, or bleeding around an existing implant should be checked promptly, before bone loss sets in.
What we treat
Periodontal Services We Offer
Each one links through to a full page with more detail.
Gum Disease Treatment
Scaling and root planing, plus surgical treatment for more advanced cases of gum disease.
Learn more →Gum Grafting
Soft tissue grafting to treat gum recession and cover exposed tooth roots.
Learn more →Crown Lengthening
Adjusting the gum, and sometimes the bone beneath it, to expose more of the natural tooth.
Learn more →Gum Depigmentation & Gum Bleaching
Laser treatment to lighten dark or unevenly pigmented gum tissue for a more even, natural-looking gum line.
Learn more →Bone Grafting Before Implants
Rebuilding bone volume at an implant site so it can support an implant long-term.
Learn more →Peri-Implantitis Treatment
Treating inflammation and bone loss around an existing dental implant.
Learn more →Meet the team
Meet Our Periodontists
Dr. Pradeep Adatrow
Board Certified Periodontist & Prosthodontist
Dr. Adatrow spent 14 years as a full-time university professor and program director before opening this practice, and holds a rare dual certification in periodontics and prosthodontics. He’s placed over 25,000 implants across three decades of practice.
Full bio →
Dr. Jay Patel
Board Certified Periodontist & Implant Surgeon
Dr. Patel completed his periodontal residency at the University of Pittsburgh after earning a DDS from USC and a Master’s in Public Health from North Texas. He handles the bulk of the practice’s bone grafting and gum recession cases.
Full bio →Why it matters
Why Choose a Board-Certified Periodontist
Periodontics and implant surgery, handled by the same two specialists under one roof, rather than split across separate offices and separate treatment plans.
30+
Years of combined clinical experience
2
Specialties under one roof: periodontics & implant surgery
25,000+
Implants placed
Know before you go
Cost & Recovery, in General Terms
Every case is different. These are general ranges, not a quote for your specific treatment.
- Gum graft recovery
- Most patients are back to normal eating within a week to ten days, with the tissue continuing to settle for several weeks after that.
- Bone graft healing before an implant
- Typically three to six months, so the graft has time to integrate before an implant is placed on top of it.
- Scaling and root planing
- Usually completed over one or two visits, with a follow-up appointment several weeks later to check the tissue's response.
- What affects the cost of gum disease treatment
- The stage of disease, how many areas are involved, and whether surgical treatment is needed.
- What affects the cost of a bone graft
- The amount of bone needed, the graft material used, and whether it's combined with an implant procedure.
- Insurance
- Periodontal treatment is more often covered than purely cosmetic procedures, though coverage varies by plan. We help with claims and documentation.
Gum care near you
Gum disease treatment and gum surgery in Memphis, Southaven and Collierville.
Non-surgical gum disease treatment first
Most gum disease is treated without surgery. Scaling and root planing (a deep cleaning below the gum line) removes the tartar and bacteria that cause bleeding gums and pockets, and laser therapy can help in selected cases. See gum disease treatment.
Periodontal maintenance
After treatment, gum disease needs to be kept under control. Periodontal maintenance visits, usually every three to four months, are more thorough than a routine cleaning and let us catch any return early.
Periodontal surgery when it is needed
If deep pockets or gum recession remain, a periodontist may recommend pocket reduction surgery, gum grafting, or crown lengthening to save a broken tooth or correct a gummy smile.
Cosmetic periodontal treatment
Gum care is also cosmetic. We offer gummy smile correction and laser gum depigmentation (gum bleaching) for dark or patchy gums.
A board-certified gum specialist
Dr. Pradeep Adatrow is a board-certified periodontist. Our office at 7135 Getwell Rd, Suite 100, Southaven, MS sees patients from Memphis, Germantown, Collierville, Olive Branch and across the Mid-South. Referrals from general dentists are welcome.
Why Southaven patients choose a specialist
Board-certified periodontists are rare in DeSoto County. Our Southaven office treats gum disease, recession and bone loss and places implants, and works alongside your general dentist, who keeps seeing you for routine care. Free consultation, financing and most dental insurance accepted.
Questions patients ask
FAQs
What is non-surgical gum disease treatment?
Usually scaling and root planing, a deep cleaning below the gum line that removes tartar and bacteria. Laser therapy may be added in selected cases. Many patients never need gum surgery.
What is periodontal maintenance?
Specialized cleanings, usually every three to four months after gum disease treatment, to keep the disease under control and spot any return early.
Do you see patients from Collierville and Germantown?
Yes. Many patients come to our Southaven office from Collierville, Germantown and the rest of the Memphis area.
Do I need a periodontist or a regular dentist?
A general dentist screens for gum disease at routine visits. Once disease, bone loss, or a more complex case is identified, a periodontist is the specialist with the additional training to treat it.
Is periodontal treatment covered by insurance?
Coverage depends on your diagnosis, the procedure, and your individual plan. Periodontal treatment is more often covered than purely cosmetic care. We help with claims and documentation; final decisions rest with the insurer.
How much does gum disease treatment cost?
Cost depends on the stage of disease, how many areas are affected, and whether surgical treatment is needed. After an evaluation, we provide a written estimate specific to your case.
When should I see a periodontist instead of my regular dentist?
If you have bleeding or swollen gums that don't improve, visible recession, a loose tooth, or your dentist has flagged bone loss on an X-ray, it's time for a periodontal evaluation.
Do periodontists place dental implants?
Yes. Periodontists are trained in implant surgery as part of their specialty, and at this practice, the same specialists handle both your periodontal health and your implant.
What does a periodontist do for receding gums?
We first determine the cause and whether the area is stable. Depending on the diagnosis, treatment may range from a brushing-technique adjustment to a soft tissue graft.
Can I get a dental implant if I have periodontal disease?
Often, yes, once the gum disease is treated and stabilized first. Placing an implant into untreated periodontal disease significantly raises the risk of implant failure.
How does a periodontist treat gum disease?
Treatment starts non-surgically with scaling and root planing for most cases. More advanced disease with deeper pockets or bone loss may need surgical treatment to fully address it.
Ready to have your gums evaluated?
Tell us what’s going on, whether it’s bleeding gums, a referral, or a question about an implant.
Book an appointment
Ready for a New Smile?
Ready for expert dental care? Book your appointment today at Advanced Dental Implant and TMJ Center in Southaven, MS. Our specialists provide top-tier treatment, from dental implants to TMJ solutions, with convenient online or phone booking.
Call or text · (662) 655-4868
Email · info@adatmj.com
Address · 7135 Getwell Rd, Suite 100, Southaven, MS 38672
Hours · Mon to Wed, 8am to 5pm · Thu and Fri, 7am to 3:30pm