Dr. Shapiro, DMD, Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology, provides the best periodontal care, gum disease treatment and dental implants in Ventura, CA. Dr. Shapiro is one of the few periodontists in Ventura that is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology. At Dr. Shapiro's periodontal practice we offer a unique patient experience that is affordable, relaxing and pain-free.
By combining personal care, high-tech, and continuing education, we maintain a commitment of high standard to our patients. Our commitment to you is to provide the best periodontal treatment in a relaxed, pain-free and comfortable way. We pride ourselves on the fact that we are very conservative in our treatment recommendations and limit surgery to the areas where it is absolutely necessary.
By combining personal care, high-tech, and continuing education, we maintain a commitment of high standard to our patients. Our commitment to you is to provide the best periodontal treatment in a relaxed, pain-free and comfortable way. We pride ourselves on the fact that we are very conservative in our treatment recommendations and limit surgery to the areas where it is absolutely necessary.
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Periodontal disease is a bacterial infection. When left on your teeth untreated this leads to the earliest form of gum disease: gingivitis. Other causes of gum disease includes smoking and chewing tobacco leading to more severe gum disease. This bacteria causes irritation and infection making the gums to become inflamed and bleed.
If you have ever worn dentures, partial dentures or even known people who do, you are probably aware of how difficult chewing can be with removable, prosthetic teeth. Dental implants are surgically positioned into the jawbone beneath your gums. Once the dental implant is in place, your general dentist will place either a new tooth or a dental bridge.
Sleep dentistry also know as dental sedation is often used in most dental cases. This can be accomplished through local dental anesthesia or sometimes with an oral sedative and nitrous oxide dental sedation. When we encounter complex dental cases, fearful, anxious, special needs patients, and/or children, we may require a more controlled level of dental anesthesia such as intravenous sedation (IV sedation).
Dr. Shapiro's Periodontal and Implant practice in Ventura, CA welcomes referrals from colleagues and patients. Dr. Shapiro and his staff always strive to provide the best periodontal and implant dental experience. At the appropriate stage of each dental treatment, patients will be returned to their referring dentist.
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Paul P.
Dec 04, 2019
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Dr. Shapiro is the best periodontist in Ventura! He did an outstanding job of treating my problem, taking it quadrant by quadrant with the worst one first. While it wasn't entirely painless, Dr. Shapiro did a great job of minimizing my discomfort. His office staff are also excellent-kind, caring and efficient. I would highly recommend Dr. Shapiro to anyone looking for a periodontist in Ventura.
Lynda Y.
Oct 04, 2019
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First of all I am very anxious over any dental procedure so when I was told my tooth needed extraction my anxiety spiked.
Getting an implant sounded like a long and arduous experience that I didn't want to experience. BUT Dr Shapiro explained every step and importantly I didn't feel one ounce of pain from Novocain to stitches. His calm soft-spoken confidence is extremely helpful.
I don't hesitate I recommending Dr Shapiro for any procedure no matter how scary. Bring your questions and concerns and he will address them.
Getting an implant sounded like a long and arduous experience that I didn't want to experience. BUT Dr Shapiro explained every step and importantly I didn't feel one ounce of pain from Novocain to stitches. His calm soft-spoken confidence is extremely helpful.
I don't hesitate I recommending Dr Shapiro for any procedure no matter how scary. Bring your questions and concerns and he will address them.
Curt H.
Sep 19, 2019
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Dr. Shapiro was the near 100% referred Periodontist when we asked folks in Ojai. I previously ran a company automating doctor and dentist offices, so I've met more than my fair share of healthcare professionals. This guy deserves his great reputation. He calmly and gently answered our 1000+ questions on diagnosis, process, post-surgery (gum graft), and followup. Bedside manner=A+ / Surgery results=A+
His support staff (Tracy at the desk) and nurses super friendly and helpful. They also explain everything in detail. Every interaction is though there are no other patients coming or going. Really
His support staff (Tracy at the desk) and nurses super friendly and helpful. They also explain everything in detail. Every interaction is though there are no other patients coming or going. Really
Helene S.
Aug 11, 2018
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I went to Dr Shapiro after i moved to Ventura for follow up care for periodontal disease. in the 4+ years i went to him, not one xray was taken nor was any additional services suggested - i only had routine cleanings. The hygienist is great. I would go to Sue any day. However i cannot say the same for the Dr. he would check on my teeth every time, measured my pockets occasionally. I recently relocated and went to a new Dentist and had xrays done. Much to my surprise, i had heavy plaque under my gums again, they said it was years of growth, and deep pockets. Apparently now I need to go through full
Lindsay C.
Jun 18, 2018
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I had a gum graft done by Dr. Shapiro a couple years ago which healed very quickly, and the color blended perfectly with my other gums. Today it still looks so good you can't tell at all where I had the procedure.
Cost will vary but the price contracted with my insurance company for my mid-level plan was very affordable.
As for the procedure itself:
Dr. Shapiro was very patient with me and answered my flurry of questions in comprehensive detail at the consultation. He explained every step of the process during the graft and made sure I was as comfortable as possible, and his office even
Cost will vary but the price contracted with my insurance company for my mid-level plan was very affordable.
As for the procedure itself:
Dr. Shapiro was very patient with me and answered my flurry of questions in comprehensive detail at the consultation. He explained every step of the process during the graft and made sure I was as comfortable as possible, and his office even
Eileen T.
Mar 13, 2015
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I am enormously impressed with Dr. Nathan Shapiro. I had been told by several dentists and two periodontists over the past few years that my gums had recessed so badly that I needed gum graft surgery. The more I learned about the procedure the more I tried to convince myself that I didn't really need it. It just seemed pretty horrific especially since I needed the gums around 8 of my teeth done! My gums got progressively worse and I finally gave in and decided to research several of the periodontists recommended to me. I was very impressed with Dr. Shapiro's high level of training and
Lc C.
Nov 14, 2014
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Dr. Shapiro is great, during the pre-op he explained to me what he would be doing the day of the periodontal surgery and post-surgery care. During the surgery he was very gentle and informed me of each step. His assistant Alba, was helpful and attentive. Also, I received a follow up phone call in the evening of surgery. Office is clean, friendly staff, overall; good Periodontics and Surgical MD.