Periodontics Ft. Lauderdale
McCawley DeTure Periodontics
Periodontist Thomas K. McCawley, DDS and C. Nicholas DeTure, DMD, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, practice a full scope of periodontics with expertise ranging from Laser Gum Surgery, dental implants to cosmetic periodontal surgery, gentle palateless gum grafting and crown lengthening. Using state of the art antimicrobial treatment, Dr. McCawley and Dr. DeTure can now correct a wide variety of periodontal (gum) disease. Our office is located at 800 E. Broward Blvd, Suite 706, Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Call us at 954-522-3228.
Periodontal infections affect your health and can depress your immune system therefore affecting how you feel. There are 20 different conditions worsened by periodontal disease including; heart disease, stroke and several types of cancer.
Saving your teeth saves your smile. When you feel good about your appearance you feel good about yourself.
Pain-Free Laser Gum Surgery Ft. Lauderdale FL
Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure, or LANAP (as it is more commonly known), is revolutionizing today’s treatment of periodontal disease. Dr. McCawley and Dr. DeTure were the first practice in Broward County to offer this revolutionary technology. In addition to the clinical benefits, LANAP therapy provides significantly less pain, recession, bleeding and root sensitivity and minimal swelling and downtime after treatment. We can achieve all these benefits in only one visit since the laser therapy also eliminated the often painful deep scaling visit. This makes it ideal for patients who are fearful of conventional periodontal deep scaling and cutting and stitching surgery.
Dental Implants Ft. Lauderdale FL
Dental implants are designed to provide a foundation for replacement teeth that look, feel, and function like natural teeth. The person who has lost teeth regains the ability to eat virtually anything and can smile with confidence, knowing that teeth appear natural and that facial contours will be preserved.
Dental implants are changing the way people live. With them, people are rediscovering the comfort and confidence to eat, speak, laugh and enjoy life. For more information about dental implants or to schedule a consultation appointment, call our office in Ft. Lauderdale, FL at 954-522-3228.
Cosmetic Periodontal Surgery Ft. Lauderdale FL
These procedures are a predictable way to cover unsightly, sensitive, or exposed root surfaces and to prevent future gum recession. If you are unhappy with the appearance of short unsightly teeth this can be greatly improved by a combination of periodontal procedures by Drs. McCawley and DeTure and cosmetic dentistry by your dentist. For more information about cosmetic periodontal surgery or to schedule a consultation appointment, call our office in Ft. Lauderdale, FL at 954-522-3228
No amount of technology is better than a caring and concerned Doctor and Staff!
Our Mission
Our team believes that through our strong commitment to you we can make a difference in your life. With our genuine personalized care and advanced technology we assist you to take greater responsibility for your health, feel better about yourself and save your smile for a lifetime.
What Makes Our Practice Unique Ft. Lauderdale FL
There are many different dental practices that offer similar treatment but there are several distinctions that make our office one of a kind. We are the one practice that has the most experience in the world treating periodontal disease with lasers; over 20 years and 6,600 patients.
We are the only practice with two clinical periodontists involved in a multicenter study comparing laser treatment with conventional surgery. There are only three universities and one other clinician involved.
Our practice has over 30 years experience successfully managing recurrent periodontal disease by treating the bacterial cause rather than just the effects of the bacteria. We have administered over 4,000 cultures and 150,000 microscope slides to find and eliminate the source of the infection.
We believe treatment should be gentle, and offer many treatments that involve no cutting or stitches. Our laser treatments, sedations options and the use of our Wand make it easy for fearful patients to receive the gentle treatment they desire.
We are one of only a few practices that do gingival grafting by avoiding the palate. This results in a much more gentle procedure with much less discomfort afterwards.
Dr. Thomas K. McCawley D.D.S., F.I.C.D.
Dr. Thomas McCawley has practiced in Fort Lauderdale since 1972. A graduate of the University of Illinois College Of Dentistry, Dr. McCawley holds a specialty degree in Periodontics from Boston University School of Graduate Dentistry. He is an adjunct clinical assistant professor at the College of Dental Medicine at Nova Southeastern University and formerly at Temple University College of Dentistry. He is co-chairman of clinical Periodontics at the Broward Community College Dental Research Clinic and a Fellow of the prestigious American College of Dentists. He lectures to the periodontal graduate students on Microbiology of Periodontal disease and breakthrough treatments.
Dr. C. Nicholas DeTure D.M.D.
Dr. DeTure is a graduate of the University of Florida College of Dentistry and completed three years of graduate training in Periodontology and Implantology at the University of Tennessee in Memphis. He is a Diplomate of the Board of Periodontology and is an adjunct clinical assistant professor in the College of Dental Medicine at Nova Southeastern University and is co-chairman of clinical Periodontics at the Broward Community College Dental Research Clinic. Dr. DeTure is a visiting lecturer in graduate periodontics at both the University of Florida and the University of Tennessee.
Even a subtle change in your smile helps you to project an image of self-confidence and high personal esteem. When you feel good about yourself, it shows in your appearance.