Dr. Pete N. Mellas, DMD
Periodontics in Paradise Valley Village
Smyleee Rating
Very Good
About Dr. Pete N. Mellas, DMD
Dr. Pete N. Mellas, DMD operates on East Greenway Road in the Paradise Valley Village area of Scottsdale, Arizona. 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.
Routine attendance, roughly every six months for most people, is what actually keeps small problems small. A lot of decay and gum disease develops without any pain in its early stages, which is why regular checkups matter even when nothing seems to be wrong, rather than only booking an appointment once something hurts.
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. You can reach Dr. Pete N. Mellas, DMD through this page to ask a question, check current availability, or request an appointment.
Based on East Greenway Road in the Paradise Valley Village area of Scottsdale, Arizona, Dr. Pete N. Mellas, DMD provides periodontics alongside routine dental care. The practice is open Monday through Friday. Contact details and a full list of services are on this page.
Clinic Details
Best Known For
Dental Implants, Periodontics, Dentures
Business Hours
| Monday(Today) | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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Reviews
Smyleee Rating
Very Good
403 reviews
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Recent Reviews
Exceptional experience
Courteous and professional staff.
Dr Mellas is a magician! He does excellent job I am very happy It was a great visit! Thank you Bob Mitlin
As usual, Dr. Mellas and his staff were great. The office is well run.
Very Prfessional. Attentive & caring. Entire staff is friendly to work with.
Been coming to this office for years Dr Mellas and his staff provide the best dental care possible. I love the way Dr Mellas takes time out of his busy schedule to call and check on his patients after any procedure. He doesn't make you feel rushed and takes time to address any concerns. A big thank you to Dr Mellas and his awesome staff.
I have been a patient for the last seven or eight years. The dental hygienists are both fabulous. The front office staff are gracious and amazing. Thank you, Michele for all your help! Dr. Mellas Is A+ plus! His assistant, Cooper, is wonderful.I most recently needed a complicated procedure at the last minute and the staff and Dr. Mellas accommodated me. It was efficient and totally painless. I highly recommend Dr. Mellas.
Mikhail Dr. Pete Mellas is an exceptional professional. Twenty years ago, he placed my very first dental implant, and it is still in perfect shape with zero issues! Recently, Dr. Mellas performed another surgery to place a second implant for me, and everything went incredibly smoothly. Both Dr. Mellas and his entire team are remarkably attentive, polite, and caring. I truly couldn't be in better hands!
I sought a second opinion with Dr. Mellas and had an excellent experience. The periodontal assistant and Dr. Mellas listened attentively to my concerns, reviewed my records, examined my gums, and offered an alternative and more reasonable treatment plan than what I had. They showed a commitment to patient education by explaining the bacterial process underlying gum disease and how I could prevent further damage by home care (including a WaterPik, which no other provider ever recommended to me but should have) and 3-month professional cleanings. I felt heard and well cared for, and I will return!
Dr. Mellas is incredibly skilled, patient, and just a very nice man. I highly recommend him in all respects.
Dr. Mellas is an amazing periodontist. Would recommend to anyone.
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