What is Periodontics?
Periodontics is the specialty of dentistry that focuses on the health of your gums and the structures supporting your teeth. We treat gum disease, receding gums, and bone loss, helping to prevent tooth loss and maintain a healthy smile. From deep cleanings to gum grafts and dental implants, periodontic care ensures the foundation of your smile stays strong.
The Importance of Periodontic Health
- Prevents Tooth Loss: Healthy gums and bone support keep your teeth in place.
- Boosts Overall Health: Reduces the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and other systemic issues linked to gum disease.
- Enhances Smile Aesthetics: Healthy gums contribute to a more attractive, balanced smile.
- Improves Oral Function: Strong gums and bone support make eating and speaking easier and more comfortable.
- Reduces Bad Breath: Treating gum disease eliminates odor-causing bacteria.
- Saves Money: Preventive care and early treatment can avoid costly dental procedures later.
- Promotes Longevity: Healthier gums lead to a longer-lasting, more resilient smile.
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Dr. Anthony Vargas
BOARD-CERTIFIED PERIODONTIST – GUM HEALTH AND DENTAL IMPLANT SPECIALIST
Dr. Anthony Vargas has a passion for his profession with a special interest in regeneration, periodontal plastic surgery, and dental implants. He is a Diplomat of the American Academy of Periodontology. He has been involved with various dental implant research projects and has published in Clinical Advances in Periodontics – an official journal of the American Academy of Periodontology. He was featured as a speaker at the 2019 American Academy of Periodontology meeting in Chicago, IL.
Dr. Anthony Vargas earned his Bachelor of Science degree (magna cum laude) from the University of South Florida in Tampa, FL. After receiving a scholarship through the U.S. Army, he went on to complete his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from New York University. NYU was where he developed his passion for the specialty of Periodontics. While at NYU, he was admitted to the honors program in periodontics and completed an externship in periodontics at Columbia University.
After graduating, Dr. Vargas was stationed at Fort Gordon, GA where he completed a three-year residency in Periodontics at Eisenhower Army Medical Center – a program that includes a heavy focus on intravenous (IV) sedation and dental implants. He simultaneously earned a Master of Science degree in Oral Biology. Dr. Vargas is a member of the American Academy of Periodontology and is board-eligible with the American Board of Periodontology.
Dr. Anthony Vargas lives with his wife, Dr. Katie Vargas, in North Augusta. When he is not working at the office, he enjoys kayaking with his family and teaching his young children how to make homemade pizza and play board games. The Vargas family fell in love with North Augusta when Dr. Anthony Vargas was stationed at Fort Gordon, and they decided to make it home.
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