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Welcome to Gulf Coast Periodontics A Warm and Welcoming Practice in Victoria, TX
Since 2003, the dental care team at Gulf Coast Periodontics has been committed to providing you with concierge-level service from the moment you arrive at our state-of-the-art office in Victoria, TX. We have created a warm, welcoming environment where you can undergo expert care in comfort. In addition, we offer advanced technology and relaxing sedation to further improve your experience with periodontics. Our board-certified periodontist Rick H. Heard provides personalized services and professional care to improve your smile, oral health, and appearance.
We Offer Comprehensive Care for Periodontal Disease
Diagnosis
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We use advanced technology to help diagnose the severity of periodontal disease. Digital x-rays and cone beam scanning can be utilized to help us develop a personalized treatment plan that addresses your unique oral health needs.
Treatment
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We offer effective treatment for periodontal disease, including scaling and planing, pocket reduction therapy, LANAP® regenerative treatment, and soft tissue grafting. These services can restore the health and appearance of the gums.
Dental Implants
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Tooth loss is a common consequence of gum disease. Dr. Heard performs implant surgery to replace missing teeth with a stable and natural-looking restoration. Implants are able to prevent jawbone atrophy and maintain the structure of the face.
Why Do Patients Choose Our Practice?
Dr. Heard is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology, which requires certification as a dentist, certification as a periodontist, and proof of continuing education. This achievement illustrates Dr. Heard's commitment to improving his skills to better serve his patients.
Contact Us Request An Appointment Today
If you've been advised to see a periodontist, we invite you to contact Gulf Coast Periodontics in Victoria, TX, today. Dr. Heard can improve your periodontal and dental health with laser technology and oral surgery. He offers a wide range of services, including treatment for periodontal disease, implant surgery, cosmetic gum contouring, and more.
To benefit from his expertise in periodontics and oral surgery, contact us online or call us at:
(361) 573-1014
Thank you! Everyone at Gulf Coast Periodontics are just the BEST! Taking care of everyone is a priority, that's OBVIOUS from the time you arrive - until you are out the door! I appreciate the extra care and my expectations are always met and surpassed from the front desk to the fabulous Dr. Heard. Sonya Holesovsk - 5-star Google Review
Invested in the Community Dr. Rick Heard Gives Back
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Dr. Heard loves helping his dental patients achieve better oral health. He also loves supporting those who cannot afford to receive dentistry services. That's why our dentist supports all charity requests he receives and is heavily involved with his church and its youth group.
Meet Our Periodontist
Born and raised in Victoria, TX, Rick Heard, DDS, is a board-certified periodontist who has been providing the highest level of care to patients since 2000. He received his Doctorate in Dental Surgery, as well as his Certificate and Masters of Science in Periodontics and Implantology, from the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio.
Dr. Heard is genuinely invested in the care of each of his patients, and he is dedicated to providing periodontal and surgical care of the highest quality.
Our Dentist's Affiliations
Dr. Heard is a member of several reputable organizations, including The McGuire Institute™, where he contributes to advanced research. This organization is dedicated to improving the dental industry, its practices, and patient care through evidence-based clinical research.
Transformative Results
Our Complete List of Services
- Dental Implants
- Pocket Reduction Therapy
- Regenerative Treatment
- Same Day Dental Implants
- Bone Grafting
- Sinus Lift
- Sedation Dentistry
- Crown Lengthening
- Gum Contouring
- Preventive Care
- Scaling and Root Planing
- Extractions
- Soft Tissue Grafting
- Gum Disease Surgery
- Oral Medicine
Dr. Rick Heard is amazing! He also has a wonderful staff! He did a great job on some surgeries I had to have! Makes u feel at home and not in a dentist office! Would recommend anyone I know to go to see him! Thank you Dr. Rick! Victoria Newton - 5-star Google Review
Ensuring Your Comfort
Many patients who struggle with dental phobia or anxiety avoid the vital care they need, impacting their overall oral health. To address these concerns, our periodontist offers intravenous (IV) sedation, administered in-office by a board-certified anesthesiologist. There are several advantages to incorporating sedation with periodontics, including reduced length of surgery and quicker recovery periods.
At Gulf Coast Periodontics in Victoria, TX, we work with Drs. Derrick Garrett and Steve Janececk, both board-certified anesthesiologists. They are part of the South Texas Anesthesia Group and have safely delivered anesthesia to our patients for years.
At Gulf Coast Periodontics in Victoria, TX, we work with Drs. Derrick Garrett and Steve Janececk, both board-certified anesthesiologists. They are part of the South Texas Anesthesia Group and have safely delivered anesthesia to our patients for years.
Advanced Technology
Cone Beam Scanner
Modern imaging tools such as our cone beam computed tomography (CT) scanner enable us to accurately evaluate your oral health, diagnose your condition, and plan your customized treatment more efficiently and effectively.
Laser Dentistry
Thanks to dental lasers, we offer innovative solutions and less invasive dental procedures for patients in need of periodontal care. The unparalleled benefits of this technology include improved surgical precision and recovery times.
CEREC System
The CEREC® system allows dentists and periodontists to take precise digital impressions of a patient's bite and then design and fabricate restorations on-site. Our CEREC machine enables us to provide same-day dental implants.
An Expert Dentist Who Cares Visit Gulf Coast Periodontics
"It is sincerely gratifying to provide my patients with individualized surgical care using creative solutions." Rick Heard, DDS
