Periodontist in Duxbury
Exceptional Care. Quality Service. Reliable Results.
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.
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.
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.
Read More
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.
Read More
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.
Read More
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.
Read More
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.
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.
