Periodontist in Duxbury

Exceptional Care. Quality Service. Reliable Results.

dentist with patient in Duxbury

Our certified periodontists are passionate about helping patients, are trained to utilize the latest technology, and share an unwavering commitment to excellent periodontal care. This, coupled with the relationships we’ve built with local dentists, leads to one outcome: top-tier periodontal care from start to finish.

 

Visit Our Duxbury Periodontal Office

  • Near South Shore Endodontics
  • Close to Sabel Public Insurance Adjusters
Office Hours

9:00 am – 5:00 pm
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Office Contact

(781) 934-6998

Your Trusted Team in Periodontics

Meet the doctors

Our practice is led by knowledgeable, highly trained periodontists. Although their accolades and accomplishments could stand on their own, they prioritize a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach to care. The outcome is that each patient is met with clinical precision, knowledge, and a friendly staff that makes each appointment at our office in Duxbury enjoyable.

Dr. William Scott Lightfoot, periodontist in Duxbury, MA Dr. Chrysi Boutari, periodontist in Duxbury, MA

A Variety of Life-Changing Services Under One Roof

Minimally Invasive Treatments, Dental Implants, and More

Lanap

Whether you’re struggling with early-stage gum disease or advanced periodontitis, we may recommend LANAP, a minimally invasive treatment that removes diseased tissue in a less invasive way than traditional periodontal surgery.

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Dental Implants

Our team of experts can replace one tooth, several teeth, or an entire arch with dental implants. With a commitment to excellence and cutting-edge technology, we will make sure you feel supported through every step of the process as well.

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Bone Grafts/Sinus Lifts

Since we offer both bone grafts and sinus lifts at our practice, we can streamline the process of rebuilding your strong bite and complete smile.

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Additional Periodontal Services

With doctors and the latest technology, you can turn to the same team you know and trust time and time again throughout the years.

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Duxbury Periodontal Office

Visit Our Duxbury Periodontal Office

For years, general dentists and patients have trusted our team at Lightfoot Center for Laser Periodontics to provide exceptional care and high-quality service. If you are visiting our practice for the first time, you’ll find us at 42 Tremont St #10A in Duxbury. Close by, you’ll find South Shore Endodontics as well as Sabel Public Insurance Adjusters.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who should I trust to treat gum disease, my general dentist or a periodontist?

When you need routine oral health care like dental checkups and cleanings, fillings, or even cosmetic treatments like teeth whitening and veneers, a general dentist is well trained to assist you. However, if you are suffering from advanced stages of gum disease that cannot be easily reversed by improving your oral hygiene routine at home, a periodontist can help.

Periodontists are dentists who have received several years of additional training to specifically treat conditions of the gums. Your periodontist can work as a team with you and your general dentist to treat your gum disease and ensure that it does not come back once your treatment is completed.

Is it possible to prevent periodontal disease?

Yes! The first stage of gum disease is known as gingivitis, and in many cases, it can be completely reversible with improved oral hygiene such as brushing twice a day and flossing daily and visiting your general dentist every six months for your preventive exams and cleanings.

However, if your gum disease has become too advanced to be reversed, you will need to seek treatment from a dental specialist such as a periodontist to eliminate harmful oral bacteria and protect your smile from things like receding gums and tooth loss.

What are some warning signs of periodontal disease?

Unfortunately, periodontal disease can cause a lot of damage before you ever realize it’s a problem. That’s because in most cases, it may not become painful or even particularly noticeable until it’s reached an advanced stage. That said, if you notice any of the following symptoms, contact us for a consultation:

  • Redness, puffiness, or swelling of the gums.
  • Bleeding while flossing or brushing your teeth.
  • Receding gums, or teeth that appear longer than normal.
  • Loose or shifting teeth.
  • Oral sores or lesions on the gums or soft tissues.
  • Persistent foul breath or a bad taste in the mouth.
  • Changes in the alignment of your teeth or bite.
  • Changes to the fit of your partial dentures.

Is it true that periodontal disease can contribute to other diseases?

Yes. While it may not seem like an obvious connection, the mouth is the gateway to the entire body and as such infections like periodontal disease have a way of traveling throughout. In fact, studies have found connections between gum disease and other systemic disorders like heart disease, diabetes, and even Alzheimer's disease.

Although there is no definitive connection between these conditions just yet, it is believed that the inflammation associated with gum disease is likely the cause! This is all the more reason to protect the health of your teeth and gums by regularly brushing and flossing your teeth!

Dr. William Scott Lightfoot

Dr. Lightfoot’s journey to becoming the exceptional, caring, and board-certified periodontist he is today began at The Ohio State University. Following graduation, he received his Post-Doctoral Degree in Periodontics, a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nutrition, and a Master of Arts Degree in Exercise Physiology (a few of his many accomplishments). Now, he uses everything he has learned over the years to help patients achieve the healthy, pain-free, and gorgeous smiles that they deserve.

As for life outside our practice, Dr. Lightfoot enjoys spending time with his family, watching baseball, and reading Jack Reacher thrillers. He was also an Assistant Clinical Professor at the Tufts University School of Dental Medicine and lectures nationally and locally on periodontal care and dental implants!

Dr. Chrysi Boutari

Dr. Boutari saw the positive impact a kind, committed, and passionate dentist could have on their patients, thanks to her father! She spent a lot of time at his practice growing up, and she saw firsthand how he could make people feel comfortable and confident with their smiles. This led her to complete dental school in Athens before undergoing years of specialty training at the University of Pennsylvania. Today, she is a graduate of the Advanced Standing DMD Program through Boston University as well as an active member of the Massachusetts Dental Society.

When Dr. Boutari isn’t at our office, you’ll most likely find her with her husband and their son. She also enjoys swimming, skiing, and going back to Greece to spend time with her loved ones.

LANAP

LANAP stands for Laser-Assisted New Attachment Procedure, and is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat moderate to severe gum disease. While in the past correcting this type of issue required more traditional surgery with scalpels and sutures, your periodontist in Duxbury uses a special soft-tissue laser to remove diseased periodontal tissue by vaporizing it with concentrated light. The result is a more precise treatment, so you’ll preserve more healthy gum tissue. You’ll also experience less bleeding, a lower risk of post-procedure infection, and a more comfortable healing process. Furthermore, because the tissue is cauterized, it is less likely that gum disease will return, providing longer lasting results than traditional surgery.

Dental Implants

Dental implants are the world’s only permanent tooth restoration option. If you’re tired of dealing with temporary fixes like removable dentures or dental bridges that require the alteration of healthy teeth and the ability to only replace a few consecutive teeth, dental implants could be the solution. Your periodontist in Duxbury will permanently attach one or more dental implants into the jawbone where it fuses in place via the process of osseointegration. Once healed, it can support either a crown, bridge, or denture. Dental implants don’t need to be removed for cleaning and soaking, nor will they ever slip or click when you’re eating, speaking, or smiling.

Bone Grafts/Sinus Lifts

When you lose permanent teeth, your jawbone suffers from a lack of important stimulation that was once provided by the tooth’s roots. Unfortunately, with time this can lead to bone deterioration, and can cause problems when it comes to replacing teeth with dental implants or dentures. However, rather than just remaining edentulous, your periodontist in Duxbury can perform a bone graft or sinus lift procedure to rebuild the missing portions of the jaw, making it once again stable enough to support a restoration. Once healed, you may be able to safely replace lost teeth and improve the odds of your newly restored smile’s success.

Additional Periodontal Services

Your periodontist in Duxbury is proud to offer a variety of periodontal services that can protect your teeth and gums for a lifetime. Whether you need one or more treatments, or are a new or returning patient, we are here to help customize a variety of care options to help you maintain and protect your smile for a lifetime.