Periodontist in Victoria, TX
Individualized Care,
Exceptional Results
A Pillar of the Victoria Community Since 2003
Board-Certified Periodontist
Dr. Rick 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.
Streamlined Experience
Our team routinely coordinates care with general dentists in the Victoria, TX, area who refer their patients to us for advanced periodontal treatment. Dr. Heard provides expert surgical care to improve periodontal health, while the patient's regular dentist provides routine dental services.
Concierge-Level Care
Designed for ultimate comfort, our waiting room features TVs, beverages, colorful fish tanks, and Wi-Fi for your convenience. We also maintain your comfort during treatment with advanced technology and sedation dentistry in Victoria, TX.
This patient suffered from advanced tooth decay and infection, which required tooth extraction in Victoria, TX. With same-day dental implants, Dr. Heard restored the health, function, and appearance of his smile. Explore more patient cases in our gallery.
Let Us Save Your Smile
- 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.
- We use the latest technology in the field to diagnose periodontal disease, treat the condition, and develop personalized plans to manage its effects on the teeth, gums, and bone.
- From restorative treatments like LANAP® laser therapy and dental implants to cosmetic services like gum contouring in Victoria, TX, Dr. Heard’s extensive training allows patients to achieve a variety of goals.
- Dr. Heard thoroughly educates patients before they move forward with their care, so they can feel confident in their decision. It all starts with a consultation. Book yours today!
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Meet Dr. Rick Heard
Born and raised here in Victoria, TX, Rick Heard, DDS, is a board-certified periodontist who has been providing the highest level of care to patients since 2000.
Meet Dr. Mary Younan-Raouf
We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Mary Younan-Raouf to the Gulf Coast Periodontics team!
Dr. Younan-Raouf is a board eligible periodontist with advanced training from The University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston, where she also earned a Master of Public Health. She received numerous honors for clinical and research excellence, including the prestigious Prichard Award from the Southwest Society of Periodontists. She provides comprehensive periodontal and implant care, including:
- Dental implants
- IV sedation
- Soft tissue grafting
- Regenerative periodontal therapy
What makes this addition even more meaningful is that Dr. Younan-Raouf chose to build her career here in Victoria after being recruited by several established periodontal practices in the Houston area. She and her family are excited to become part of this wonderful community, and we know you'll appreciate her warmth, compassion, and dedication to exceptional patient care.
Thank you for trusting Gulf Coast Periodontics with your smile. We look forward to continuing to serve you with the highest level of care.
Welcome, Dr. Mary Younan-Raouf!
Featured Dental Care Procedures
Dental Implants
Implants act as artificial tooth roots and support crowns, bridges, and dentures to restore any degree of tooth loss. Dr. Heard is a superior provider of dental implants in Victoria, TX, and can coordinate treatment with your dentist.
Tooth Extraction
A dentist will always try to save a damaged or decayed tooth, but if the tooth is beyond repair, your dentist may refer you to Dr. Heard for an extraction. Dr. Heard may be able to place an implant immediately after your tooth extraction.
Scaling and Root Planing
Periodontal disease can result in tooth loss if left untreated. Scaling and root planing in Victoria, TX, is a nonsurgical treatment for gum disease that removes plaque and tartar from above and below the gumline to encourage the gums to reattach to the teeth.
Sedation Dentistry
Many patients feel nervous about dental procedures, but we offer IV sedation administered by board-certified anesthesiologists so you can get the care you need in comfort. Your anesthesiologist will monitor you throughout your procedure.
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Advanced Technology for Amazing Results
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 can 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 create surgical guides to provide same-day dental implants.
