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Austin Periodontal Associates                             
7800 Mopac, Suite 310                                         
Austin, TX 78759

Phone: (512) 346-6097
Fax: (512) 346-8135

Email: info@austinperiodontal.com

Regular Office Hours:

  • Monday 7:30am to 3:30pm
  • Tuesday 7:30am to 3:30pm
  • Wednesday 7:30am to 3:30pm
  • Thursday 7:30am to 3:30pm
  • Friday 7:30am to 12:00pm (Administrative Staff Only)

7800 N Mopac Expy, Suite 310
Austin, TX, 78759
United States

(512) 346-6097

Board Certified Periodontists, Dr. Daniel O'Dell and Dr. Kyle Smith, offer procedures in periodontics and dental implants using the most up-to-date technology possible. Their office in Austin, TX is dedicated to providing the highest level of periodontal care.

Periodontal FAQ

Questions relating to Periodontal Disease:

1. What is periodontal disease?

Periodontal disease (also known as periodontal infection, gum disease or pyorrhea) is an ongoing infection in the gums around your teeth. The cause of periodontal disease is infectious bacteria that gets deep into your gums and causes tissue inflammation. 

This infection starts destroying the bone that supports your teeth. If left untreated, it can lead to tooth loss. For more information, please see the section entitled Periodontal Disease

2. What are the symptoms of periodontal disease?

3. Why, all of a sudden, is my dentist sending me to a periodontist?

4. How is periodontal infection treated?

5. Does periodontal treatment hurt?

6. Why must I start treatment right away?