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Dr. Lewis E. Dowden
Periodontist | Periodontics
5141 Dixie Hwy Suite 201 Louisville KY, 40216About
Dr. Lewis Dowden practices Periodontics in Louisville, KY. A periodontist is a dentist who specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of periodontal disease, and in the placement of dental implants. Dr. Dowden has expertise in the treatment of oral inflammation and often treats problematic periodontal cases, such as those with severe gum disease or a complex medical history. Some treatments that Dr. Dowden provides are scaling and root planing and root surface debridement.
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Get to know Periodontist Dr. Lewis E. Dowden, who serves patients in Louisville, Kentucky.
Specializing in periodontics and implant dentistry, Dr. Dowden is currently serving patients’ dental needs at his private practice in Louisville, Kentucky. With over 30 years of experience in the business, he provides complete periodontal and cosmetic care that is necessary to help each patient achieve the smile they have always dreamed of.
“One of our primary goals is to make you feel comfortable with the care you’re receiving. We know dentistry can be scary. We’ll ease your fears by providing our service in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Place your trust in an office that provides exceptional care to ensure you leave looking and feeling great about your smile!” as stated on the dental practice’s website.
Since completing his schooling with a Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry degree, Dr. Dowden has gained a reputation within the community for his top of the line periodontal services. He is the recipient of the 2016 Patients’ Choice Award, which aims to recognize individuals or groups whose commitment and dedication ensures that exceptional care is delivered to patients.
Periodontology or periodontics is the specialty of dentistry that studies supporting structures of teeth, as well as diseases and conditions that affect them. The supporting tissues are known as the periodontium, which includes the gingiva, alveolar bone, cementum, and periodontal ligament. A periodontist is a dentist who specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of periodontal disease and in the placement of dental implants.
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