Our practice provides comprehensive dental care to residents of Belleair, Clearwater and all surrounding communities. Dr. Gumm is highly trained and experienced in all aspects of dentistry, including implant dentistry, gum disease treatment and full-mouth reconstruction. Thanks to Dr. Gumms skill and expertise, even patients with a complex dental situation can receive full treatment in our comfortable office.

Dr. Gumm is a specialist in comprehensive dentistry, including dental implants, gum disease treatment, beautiful and natural cosmetic dentistry and full mouth rehabilitation. Our philosophy is to provide the highest quality treatment with the most recent technology in a comfortable and caring environment. You will be able to receive almost any dental care you could need in our comfortable, modern practice. Thanks to his training and expertise, Dr. Gumm can successfully treat the most complex cases in our own office.

Dr. Gumm is a board-certified general dentist, one of only 750 in the United States, and a board-certified implant dentist, one of only 550. He is additionally highly certified in gum disease treatment, and in the full-mouth restoration of broken-down smiles. As a result, Dr. Gumm is uniquely qualified to treat patients who have complex dental problems. He provides skilled, custom treatment to restore his patients smiles to full health, function and beauty.

Dr. Gumm earned his dental degree from Marquette University School of Dentistry and went on to obtain a graduate certificate in Comprehensive Dentistry and graduate training in Periodontics at the University of Florida.

Dr. Gumm then embarked upon an extensive pursuit of continuing education. This included completing graduate programs in dental restoration and bite alignment at the Society for Occlusal Studies and at the Pankey Institute, a graduate program and graduate masters program in implant dentistry, and programs in advanced laser periodontal therapy and facial pain management.

Dr. Gumm has lectured on the subject of implants, dental restoration, gum disease treatment, bite alignment and TMJ treatment at universities and at national, regional, state and local dental meetings.

Dr. Gumm is one of only 750 general dentists in the United States who are board-certified by the American Board of General Dentistry. In addition, in recognition of his outstanding knowledge and skill in implant dentistry, he has been awarded board certification by the American Board of Oral Implantology/Implant Dentistry, a distinction only granted to select dentists after passing a rigorous examination of theory and practical skills.

Dr. Gumm is also a Master of the Academy of General Dentistry and has been honored with its Lifelong Learning and Service Recognition Award. He is a Master of the International College of Oral Implantologists, a Fellow of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry and a Fellow of the Institute for Advanced Laser Dentistry. Few dentists in the country have achieved so many distinctions.

Giving back to the community is important to Dr. Gumm. He is active with the Donated Dental Services Program of the Dental Lifeline Network, a charitable organization that provides free access to dental care to those who would otherwise not have any.

Due to their many advantages, dental implants are considered to be the modern solution for tooth replacement. Implant-supported teeth are strong, stable and beautiful. After treatment, many patients cannot even tell the difference between their implant teeth and their natural teeth. Implant-supported teeth can be brushed and flossed just like real teeth, and with proper maintenance and care, they can last a lifetime.

In the past, patients with extensive bone loss from missing teeth and patients that suffered from certain medical conditions were not always candidates for dental implant treatment. Thanks to modern implant technology, almost everyone who needs teeth replaced can enjoy the benefits dental implants have to offer. Dr. Gumm has treated many different types of patients and can perform whatever procedures are necessary to make dental implant treatment successful.

Dr. Gumm is one of only about 500 dentists in the United States who are board-certified in implant dentistry. After earning his dental degree, Dr. Gumm pursued extensive training in dental implant treatment, including a Graduate Masters Program in Surgical Studies. After completing a demanding series of written and oral examinations, Dr. Gumm was awarded the status of Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Implantology/Implant Dentistry, one of the highest honors an implant dentist can receive. Dr. Gumm is also a Master of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists and a Fellow of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry.

Dr. Gumm has lectured on dental implants at universities and dental meetings. He is versed in all aspects of implant dentistry and can provide patients with full, comprehensive treatment in his own office.

Key to successful dental implant treatment is the use of state-of-the-art imaging technology for diagnosis and treatment planning. Dr. Gumm utilizes a dental 3D scanner to view jawbone and soft tissues in 360 degrees, which enables him to carefully plan the location and angle of each implant. When needed, he uses a computer-generated surgical guide to assist him in the accurate placement of implants.

Patient comfort is a top priority at our practice. Dr. Gumm is very skilled in putting patients at ease during treatment, and he explains procedures on detail so that you will know what to expect. Our friendly staff will offer you pillows and blankets for added comfort in the chair, as well as a hot wrap for your neck. If you are very apprehensive of dental procedures, you can also receive an oral sedative to help you relax during your procedures.

There are many reasons why a smile can get worn and broken-down over time. Accidents, injury and tooth decay can all play a role in the deterioration of a persons oral health. Patients who suffer from extensive damage and decay are often in constant pain, hide their smiles, and cannot properly chew or enjoy their food. This can have a devastating impact on a persons quality of life.

Using full-mouth rehabilitation treatment, Dr. Gumm restores entire mouths to health, function and beauty. He has 40 years of experience in full-mouth rehabilitation and has helped thousands of patients regain their health and confidence.

Dr. Gumm has completed extensive continuing education in full-mouth rehabilitation to be able to provide his patients with skilled, high-quality treatment. Dr. Gumm has board certifications in both general dentistry and implant dentistry, and he has taken graduate programs in Comprehensive Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry, Occlusion (proper bite alignment), and Prosthodonticsthe dental specialty dealing with the optimally aesthetic and functional restoration of smiles.

Dr. Gumm has lectured to other dentists on the topic of smile rehabilitation locally, regionally and nationally, and he taught clinical courses for over 20 years. Dr. Gumm knows how to get optimum results in giving you a beautiful, healthy and well-functioning new smile.

Thanks to his training, Dr. Gumm is able to use a wide range of procedures during full-mouth rehabilitation treatment. Crowns, gum disease treatment and dental implants are some of the procedures that could be part of a persons treatment plan. Dr. Gumm lays out a custom treatment plan for each case, and he will explain every procedure in detail so that you understand why it is being done and what to expect.

Dr. Gumm follows an exact protocol during full-mouth rehabilitation treatment. He approaches every case with great attention to detail, and ensures that the treatment results in an aesthetic, natural-looking and well-aligned bite.

Dr. Gumm takes digital photos and detailed X-rays to assist him in his diagnosis. He then lays out a custom treatment plan to restore your smile to full health and put an end to your dental problems once and for all.

As part of treatment planning, Dr. Gumm will make models of your teeth and of your proposed new smile for your approval. He will finalize the design of your new smile with you, making any needed adjustments until you are satisfied. He will also ensure that at the end of treatment, you will have proper jaw alignment, which can prevent headaches and tooth grinding problems in the future.

Dr. Gumm makes any needed adjustments to make sure you are completely happy with your new smile at the end of your treatment. If your treatment plan involves crowns or veneers, these are meticulously planned and designed and then tried in in your mouth. Both you and Dr. Gumm will be able to see exactly how the final crowns or veneers look and feel. Only when you and the doctor are completely satisfied with the results, the restorations are permanently bonded in. You will walk out of our office with a dazzling, healthy and well-functioning new smile.