Periodontists in Tacoma, Washington
17 periodontist practices are listed in Tacoma. A periodontist treats gum disease and the bone around the teeth, and places implants.
Questions people ask
How many periodontists are there in Tacoma, WA?
17 of the 493 dental practices listed in Tacoma, WA are registered in periodontics on the federal National Provider Identifier register, as it stood on 3 October 2026. 4 of them are registered in general dentistry as well, so they may take you for everything. Every practice in Tacoma, WA is at https://dent-ox.com/dentist-directory/washington/tacoma.
Should I see a periodontist or my regular dentist?
If your gums bleed, pockets are deep, or teeth have started to move, this is the specialist your dentist would send you to. A periodontist treats gum disease and the bone around the teeth, and places implants. A general dentist is the cheaper first stop and will refer you on if it is needed.
How do I book with a periodontist in Tacoma, WA?
Tick the practices you like on this page and send one request: it reaches all of them at once, and the ones that have claimed their listing here answer by email. The registry records the specialty each dentist registered under, but not fees, hours or which insurance they take, so ask those on the phone.
What does treatment by a periodontist cost?
Prices are set by the practice and this site publishes none, because a price a practice has not agreed to is not a price. What the treatment involves and what it usually costs across the country is written up at https://dent-ox.com/patient-guides/bleeding-gums-what-it-means. Ask the practice for the cost of the first consultation when you ring.