Dr Phillips Periodontics & Implants: Lee Christopher DMD

Based on Doctor Phillips Boulevard in Orlando, Florida, Dr Phillips Periodontics & Implants: Lee Christopher DMD is a dental practice serving the area. A dental implant replaces a missing tooth at the root, not just the crown — a small titanium post is placed in the jaw bone and, once it has integrated over a period of months, a replacement tooth is attached to it. It is generally the most durable option for a single missing tooth or several.

Gum disease treatment ranges from a deeper professional cleaning for early inflammation through to more involved periodontal care once bone around the teeth has started to be affected. Bleeding gums are usually the earliest sign, and the early stage is reversible with proper cleaning and better daily plaque control.

Periodontal surgery treats gum disease that has not resolved with non-surgical cleaning — addressing deep pockets, bone loss, or recession around the teeth. It is carried out under local anaesthetic, with recovery typically settling within one to two weeks.

Gum grafting covers exposed tooth roots caused by gum recession, using tissue from elsewhere in the mouth or a donor material to protect the root and reduce sensitivity. Initial healing takes a couple of weeks, with full results visible over the following months.

Periodontal care focuses on the health of the gums and the bone that supports the teeth, from preventive gum health checks through to deeper treatment once disease has taken hold. Left untreated, gum disease is a leading cause of adult tooth loss, which is why it is monitored at every checkup.

Beyond any single treatment, most dental visits start with an examination — checking for decay, reviewing the gums, and looking at existing fillings or crowns — often alongside X-rays where there is a reason to look between or beneath teeth. That groundwork is what a dentist uses to explain any findings and set out next steps before you leave. Use this page to find contact information for Dr Phillips Periodontics & Implants: Lee Christopher DMD and to see its full range of services before getting in touch.