Central Perio
Old East Dallas practice offering periodontics
Smyleee Rating
Very Good
About Central Perio
Central Perio is a dental practice on North Central Expressway in the Old East Dallas area of Dallas, Texas. Periodontics is the specialty focused on the gums and the bone supporting the teeth, handling more advanced gum disease, related surgical treatment, and — in many practices — dental implant placement, which sits naturally alongside that training.
A first appointment at a new practice typically covers a full examination, a review of your dental and medical history, and a professional cleaning, with X-rays if you do not have recent ones. It is also a reasonable time to raise any longer-term concerns, cosmetic or otherwise, so they can be factored into a plan going forward.
Day-to-day oral health still comes down to the basics between visits — brushing twice daily with fluoride toothpaste, cleaning between the teeth, and limiting how often sugary food and drink appear through the day matters more than the total amount eaten at once. Regular professional care is what catches whatever those habits do not.
Digital X-rays are a routine part of dental care because they show what a visual exam alone cannot — decay forming between teeth, bone loss below the gumline, and how developing adult teeth are positioned in children. They use a low radiation dose and are taken on a schedule matched to individual risk rather than at every single visit.
Left untreated, small dental problems tend not to stay small. A minor cavity that would have been a straightforward filling can progress to needing root canal treatment and a crown, and early gum inflammation that would have reversed with a good cleaning can progress toward bone loss around the teeth. Catching things early is generally the difference in both effort and cost.
Continuity matters in dental care — seeing the same practice over time means your history, X-rays, and any patterns in your oral health are already on file, rather than starting from scratch at each visit. That familiarity is part of what a regular dental home offers beyond any single appointment. Contact details for Central Perio are on this page, along with the full list of services offered — reach out to ask about scheduling.
Central Perio is a dental practice on North Central Expressway in the Old East Dallas area of Dallas, Texas, offering periodontics among its listed services. The practice is open Tuesday through Friday. You can reach the practice through this page to ask about treatment or request an appointment.
Clinic Details
Best Known For
Dental Implants, Periodontics, Dentures
Business Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday(Today) | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Friday | 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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Reviews
Smyleee Rating
Very Good
99 reviews
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Recent Reviews
Great experience. Love the staff. Always friendly and accommodating. Dr Tunnel is amazing. He is very thorough and I like that. He wants to make sure that everything he does is perfect before he releases you from care. Will return to him if I need anymore implants.
Dr. Tunnell is a complete pro. I felt completley confident of the care I was receiving at all times. I could not more highly recommend him, especially to "finicky" perio / dental types, as I am !
Dr. John Tunnell and his staff are truly wonderful! I have had two separate tooth extractions and bone grafts done by Dr. Tunnell. I am amazed - and very grateful - for the minimum of pain I have experienced after each of his procedures. Before I came to him, I had two extractions with bone grafts done elsewhere. I had significant pain for many days after each of those. I strongly recommend Dr. Tunnell.
Dr. Tunnell is THE BEST! He was very patient and professional during each of my visits. He answered all of my questions and made me feel so comfortable about my surgery. He truly cares about his patients and goes above and beyond for them. My experience with Dr. Tunnell was overwhelmingly a positive one and I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a periodontist. 10/10
Dr. Tunnel and his staff were terrific! They made me feel like I was an old patient and it was my first procedure which involved surgery that was seamless. I just got the stitches out today and surprised to feel no pain. I would recommend him any day!
Dr. Tunnel and his team provided excellent and attentive care. I felt Dr. Tunnel listened to me & explained procedures with clarity.
I've had a great experience with all of the staff here and Dr. Tunnell. Everyone is extremely kind, the office is well managed, and all of the staff answered all of my questions very thoroughly and patiently.
It's been two and a half years since I started my quest to correct my dental concerns. The solutions to my problems came from the team of experts from Central Perio, lead by my periodontist, Dr. John Tunnel. I found him to be calm, knowledgeable, patient and extremely professional. His staff has always been courteous, efficient and very friendly. I would feel quite comfortable and confident to recommend Dr. John Tunnel and his colleagues from Central Perio, if a need arose for in-depth dental work, including implants. Thank you, Tom Noune'
Dr. Tunnell is amazing! As well as the whole staff, they are all truly so kind and considerate. I had really bad gum recession and Dr. Tunnell was able to fix it within a year of treatment. I couldn’t have picked a better periodontist to go to.
Dr. Tunnell is awesome! I was referred to him by my dentist and couldn't be happier with the care I received. I’m very appreciative that Dr. Tunnell was genuinely interested in helping me and offered great recommendations and treatment options. He explained everything clearly and never made me feel rushed. You can tell he truly cares about his patients. Plus, his staff is incredibly nice and made every interaction a breeze. I highly recommend!
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