What Our Patients Are Saying About Our Dental Practice

I have never had a better service experience at a medical office in my entire life. The staff is friendly, on time or even early, and straightforward with information. I would recommend Handsman & Haddad Periodontics to anyone. - J. Grant Auburn, MA

Was nervous when I was told I’d have to remove my cracked tooth and replace with an implant, but the staff were so kind and reassuring every step of the way. Dr. Handsman made sure I felt no pain and the procedure went smoothly. The office really walks you through everything and makes keeping your smile within budget. - C. St. Laurent Webster, MA

Having had to have gum grafting done at a young age, I was very nervous for the procedure. The staff was so friendly, kind and considerate during all of my visits. The office is well maintained and I highly recommend it! - N. Balderelli Whitinsville, MA

I highly recommend the office of Dr. Handsman & Haddad Periodontics to anyone needing periodontal work. I was very impressed with the professionalism of Dr. Handsman and his staff. They are experts in their field and make sure that you have the best experience while under their care. They are consultative and go the extra mile to ensure you understand the procedure you are about to undertake. The process went flawless and I've never been happier with results. Kudos to the team!- J. Correa, Shrewsbury, MA

I was referred to Handsman & Haddad Periodontics by my dentist. Excellent referral. Dr Jenny and staff were always professional and informative as to what the implant procedure was going to be. I'm very happy with the results and highly recommend Handsman & Haddad Periodontics.- K. Johnson, Millbury, MA

Periodontists are primarily concerned with the gums and jawbone. In some cases, they may perform procedures such as scaling and root planing to treat gum disease. In other situations, they may place dental implants to replace missing teeth. Depending on your situation, they may also offer advanced procedures like gum grafting, bone grafting, and crown lengthening. We can explain our services in more detail if you schedule a consultation at our practice in Worcester.

The first step to becoming a periodontist is to earn an undergraduate college degree. After that comes four years of studying at an accredited dental school to earn either a DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery) or a DMD (Doctor of Dental Medicine).

Upon completion of dental school, an aspiring periodontist then needs to complete a periodontology residency, which can take three to seven years. The last step is to pursue certification from the American Board of Periodontology. All told, it can take as long as 11 years to be recognized as a periodontist.

There are a few different reasons why one might need to visit a periodontist, so the initial visit might look a little different for each patient. Generally speaking, though, we’ll need to look over your dental and medical history, and we’ll typically perform an examination of your gums and jawbone. In many cases, X-rays will need to be taken.

Once we know what kind of state your mouth is in, we can start putting together an appropriate treatment plan. If there’s anything you want to know about the services we recommend, please don’t hesitate to speak up.

Oral health issues like gum disease tend to grow more severe the longer they go untreated, so if you need any kind of periodontal treatment, it’s best to do whatever you can to try and fit it into your budget.

If you have dental insurance, you can double-check your plan to see if the procedure you need is covered. Every dental insurance policy is different, and sometimes you might be unclear about your benefits. Fortunately, you’ll have our reliable team to review your plan with you; we can also file the necessary claims to help you maximize your benefits.

Another option is to sign up for CareCredit, which lets you break up the cost of your treatment into smaller monthly installments that you can fit into your budget more easily.