Central Perio

About Central Perio

Central Perio is a periodontal practice located at 4144 North Central Expressway in Dallas, serving patients in the Uptown and East Dallas areas. The practice focuses on gum health and tooth replacement, offering services that range from periodontal therapy and gum disease treatment to dental implant placement, including full-arch and All-on-4 style solutions for patients missing some or all of their teeth. Patients are guided through a personalized consultation process to determine whether they are good candidates for implants, with attention paid to bone density and overall oral health before any treatment plan is finalized.

The practice is led by Dr. John C. Tunnell, a board-certified periodontist who trained in a three-year specialty residency focused on periodontics, dental implants, oral medicine, and sedation. He emphasizes a minimally invasive approach to gum and implant surgery, and offers sedation options including nitrous oxide, oral conscious sedation, and IV sedation for patients who feel anxious about treatment. Central Perio is not in-network with dental insurance plans but files claims electronically on patients' behalf and offers financing through CareCredit and Cherry, making implant treatment more accessible for a range of budgets.

Meet the Doctors

Dr. John C. Tunnell, DDS, MS, is a board-certified periodontist at Central Perio. He earned his dental degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and completed a three-year residency in periodontics, along with a Master's in Oral Biology, at the Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry. He is board certified in Periodontology and Dental Implant Surgery by the American Board of Periodontology.