Michael Richter, DDS, MS

At Dr. Michael Richter's periodontal practice in Durham, NC, we are committed to delivering personalized, contemporary periodontal care with proven skill and expertise, compassion and commitment. Our warm and friendly team is well-known among referring dentists and patients for providing a positive and satisfying experience. We believe that your comfort and peace of mind matter, and we consider them an integral part of how we approach and deliver periodontal care every day.

Our Practice Philosophy

We understand that visiting the periodontist can be a fearful experience for many patients. That's why we strive to make your visit as comfortable and stress-free as possible. Our goal is to help patients overcome their fear of treatment and provide them with the care they need to achieve optimal oral health. We believe that every patient is unique, and our treatment plans are tailored to meet individual needs and budgets.

Services Offered

Our practice offers a wide range of services, including bone grafting, esthetic crown lengthening, functional crown lengthening, gingivectomy, guided tissue regeneration, gum grafting, occlusal adjustment, periodontal maintenance, ridge augmentation, ridge preservation, scaling and root planing, sinus lift, and tooth extraction. We also offer dental implant services, including dental implant information, dental implants vs dentures, and dental implant cost.

In addition, we provide laser dentistry services, including LANAP laser treatment, which is a gentle and effective method of removing bacteria from beneath the gum line without causing excessive pain, bleeding, sutures, or lengthy downtime. We also offer the Pinhole Surgical Technique (PST) for gum recession treatment, which is a minimally-invasive and less painful procedure.

Our Doctor and Staff

Dr. Michael Richter is one of the region's most experienced and trusted periodontists in Durham, NC. He is dedicated to providing personalized care to each patient and has helped many patients overcome their fear of treatment. Our staff is friendly and compassionate, and we strive to make every patient feel welcome and comfortable in our office.