Gum grafts. I knew they were coming for me one way or another (thanks mom and dad). I got referred to Mike Williamson by my dentist and was initially apprehensive as he was out of network with my dental insurance, but went for a consult anyway. Dr. Williamson operates a very smooth-running practice. Every staff interaction I had (front desk, nurses, techs) was excellent and you can tell there's just good teamwork going on here. I made a special request for my surgical operation and was super grateful that Dr. Williamson was willing to accommodate it. He and Sarah had excellent bedside manner during my operation - it went quick and painless. The recovery was (somewhat predictably) miserable for the first week. I had a few questions about the discomfort I was experiencing and was so appreciative of the staff that went out of their way to proactively check in on me and get answers. They even reached out to Dr. Williamson about one issue on his day off which they didn't have to do. Just had my post-op today follow-up today, a couple weeks later, and everything is in great shape. Despite the challenges in recovery so grateful to have this out of the way and gums that are good to go (as Dr. Williamson put it) for life! Though the office will still bill insurance for you, I could have saved some money working with an in-network provider. However, I think this operation in particular benefits from Dr. Williamson's wealth of experience - my understanding is there's a lot of nuances in sourcing and shaping graft tissue. Some things are worth spending on! read more

Everyone at Dr. Williamson's office was friendly and professional. The office is clean and run extremely efficiently. Dr. Williamson is knowledgeable and has a very good bedside manner. I will recommend this practice to anyone in the Austin area who needs a periodontist. read more

Fantastic Perio, a bit hard to get into the practice as they are widely reviewed as 5 star. One you get past the wait time/screening and are in, Dr Williamson is fantastic. Had a significant oral surgery, all went better than planned. Good guy, great support staff. read more

Dr. Williamson and his staff are some of the kindest, most caring individuals I have ever met. From the moment you walk in, there is the incredible energy in that office. Everyone is so accommodating, always making sure I'm comfortable and at ease with any procedures. The follow-up is also incredibly comforting and helpful, and I cannot say enough good things about the dentist, the hygienist, and the ladies at the front. Hands the most fantastic care and office experience! read more

Highly recommend Dr. Mike. He and staff are very welcoming yet professional. He gave me the detailed alternatives using terms that were easy to understand. Went on to give me his recommendation. Explained the process in detail including home aftercare. Had no complications and the procedure went extremely well. I felt very comfortable with Dr. Mike and his surgical assistants. His front desk was very helpful in scheduling me as soon as possible. BONUS - a few days after my surgery, I received a GET WELL CARD from Dr. Mike and his staff. How Awesome is that?? read more

It's wonderful to feel confident going to a true professional that really knows his craft. Dr. Williamson did a molar extraction and bone graft for me. It was a flawless procedure and I would recommend him to anybody. I'm afraid of dentists and doctors in general. I'm so happy I found Dr. Williamson and entrusted my care to him. He even called me personally that evening to check on me which was shocking in this day and age. Also, if you call after hours, he leaves his personal cell number in case of an emergency. I haven't seen that in YEARS! Usually you get an answering service. The staff is wonderful also. Everyone was very professional and patient. read more

Today is the date that I have been waiting for my braces is off now..wohoo...and it's been 6 months since I had crown lengthening surgery from Dr. Mike Williamson. I am Vietnamese so my English wasn't good at all but he was kind and explained patiently what he is going to do to improve my gummy smile. The surgery date was finally coming, I was very nervous, the night before I couldn't sleep cause I thought it's going to be very painful and bloody. Nurses were nice, sweet and friendly which is made me feel better while waiting for Dr.Mike He came in and gave me a local anesthesia. He said to me "just one shot", I felt relived just by that. I hate niddle. After that he was doing somthing in my mouth, I did not feel anything, I thought he's checking something until I opened my eye to see if there is blood or not. I saw a little bit of blood on his gloves, I was like " Omg, he is doing it, no hurt, no pain, excellent " After surgery, I went home, feel a bit of nausea, followed his directions, iced , brushed, took medication. My mouth was still bleeding for week and swollen for 2 weeks. I think my body recovered a bit slow. It's back to normal after that, I can brush them, eat anything I want and most important is No More Gummy Smile.. yehh I would love to say Thank You again to Dr. Mike Williamson and his team. You guys are so lovely, I forgot the nurse's name but every time I came in, she welcomed me with her big smile, I love her. She is funny too. You guys always have 5 stars review from your patients and I think you deserve it. read more

Mike Williamson, DDS, MS - No more gummy smile - Periodontists Near Me - Austin, Texas

They took something no one likes (dental work/oral surgery) and made the whole process enjoyable. The entire staff was friendly from the first time they greeted me until the final follow-up appointment. The cost was much more reasonable than I expected (I have good insurance, but their office did an excellent job estimating how much I would need to come out of pocket... such an excellent job that I got a small refund at the end of everything!). The work that Dr. Williamson did was top notch as well. He was very clear about options, outcomes, side effects, everything. I am very glad that my dentist recommended Dr. Williamson and his team, and I highly recommend them as well. read more

While nobody actually looks forward to oral surgery, we all go into the experience hoping for it to be quick, easy, and well-orchestrated. Dr. Williamson and his team provide all this and more. During the initial consultation, he took all the time I needed to explain the procedure, reasoning behind it, and how the weeks afterwards would play out. I never felt rushed or ignored. In fact, I departed that day with a sense of confidence in my choice of his office. The office staff called several times before the surgery date to check on me, go over details, and be sure I had all the prescriptions lined up. Each one was genuine and caring. The day of the procedure flowed smoothly and before I knew it I was home resting comfortably (well, as much as could be with a gum graft). From beginning to end this was a seamless transaction. My hope is to not require any more services like this. However, if needed I would 100% trust Dr. Williamson to take care of me. And a final shout out to my surgical assistant, Sarah. I had the most contact with her and she was wonderful at keeping me at ease and very comfortable. Thank you. read more

I went to Dr. Williamson to have a tooth extracted. I had a cracked tooth and they were able to get me in quickly and determine what needed to be done. He and his staff were so kind and gentle with me. They put me at ease and were always professional. Dr. Williamson did the IV himself ( I have small veins) so I was relieved for that. I barely felt any pain and he even called me that evening to check on me. And the get well card from him and his office was such a sweet touch. I hope I don't need anymore teeth extracted but if I have to I know this is the place to go to. read more

So this is still fairly early, but my husband had a tooth extraction, implant, and gum graft this morning. Dr Williamson and his his nurses made him feel very comfortable and well informed about the surgery and recovery. During the surgery, he felt absolutely no pain, and they were gentle and thorough. The office is very clean, and my husband was seen right at the scheduled time. The general anesthesia went well, and the tooth and gums look great. Dr Williamson even called my husband himself that evening (around 8pm) to check on him and see if he had any questions or concerns. We would definetly recommend them to anyone needing oral surgery. read more

I was referred to Dr. Williamson by my dentist and I could not be more pleased with service provided. Dr. Williamson and his staff are a delight. In just a few months, Lynn has helped me transform my oral health and get on the right track to long-term wellness. Lynn and Dr. Williamson are very knowledgeable and happy to educate - it's apparent they love what they do, and it makes all the difference. Highly recommend Dr. Williamson's office for all perio needs! read more

No one wants to hear from their dentist that they need gum recession surgery in their 20's- but mine told me a few times and I shrugged it off because I wasn't "in pain". I procrastinated. I wound up losing a mouth guard and had to stop in at my childhood orthodontists office. My ortho took one look in my mouth and confirmed my gums realllllly needed the recession surgery (unprompted). Finally work up the courage to go see Dr. Williamson and he's pretty blunt that things are going south and that we need to do this surgery before things get worse. Dr. Williamson was also very patient and told me to come back when I was ready as he could sense I was not mentally there yet. Another 6 months go by and I realize that it's time to bite the bullet and schedule. I had a few appointments to prepare me for the surgery- we talked through all of the options (using my tissue versus the donor) and made the mouth guard to be worn for the first few weeks after the surgery. The day of the actual surgery was a breeze and I remember waking up from the surgery like, "oh... that wasn't THAT bad!" Hallelujah. The days following are not fun, but they're not the worst days of your life either. Some good medicine and a binge worthy TV series and you'll be rocking and rolling in no time. I had a moment of total panic at about midnight 4 days after my surgery and my husband (probably) woke Dr. Williamson up out of bed by calling his cell to ask him a few questions and he was so kind, scheduled me the next day for a check-in, and put all of my anxiety at ease. Dr. Williamson is a true professional and has a practice that's a well oiled machine. The women he has employed to work the front office and beside him are outgoing, kind, personable and really lovely human beings. Dr. Williamson is a bit more introverted, so I think creating this office culture was intentional and it stands out to me from other doctor offices. 5 stars all around- oh, and my gums look & feel great 6 months post-op. Thanks again! read more

Dr. Williamson does FANTASTIC work! I had no idea a gum graft could be so painless! And this was the kind where Dr. Williamson had to take a piece of the roof of my mouth to do it. The next day, I was back on the phones at work, and didn't need to use any of the pain meds or numbing solution. To top it off, everyone in the office, including the good doctor himself, are personable, professional, and knowledgeable. Don't hesitate to make an appointment if you need periodontal work done! read more

I cannot say enough great things about my experience with Dr. Williamson and his staff. As a child I was hurt by a dentist and had a fear of even sitting in the dentist chair. So to agree to the implants was big for me. My experience with Dr. Williamson and his staff changed so many things for me. I am no longer fearful when I enter a dentist office and my smile is more confident, and the best thing I can eat foods that I was unable to eat for years. The day after my surgery I got a get well card signed by Dr. Williamson and his staff along with a phone that night checking on me, it made me smile and feel good like they really were thinking about me and cared. I would recommend Dr. Williamson he is very professional and pays attention to detail! read more

Dr Williamson and his team are amazing! I can't say enough good things about them. They are kind and efficient. Dr. Williamson is thorough and provided great care and expertise for my procedure. He and his team are top notch!!! read more

I was referred to Dr. Williams and I couldn't have been happier. The staff is professional, hospitable and super efficient. Dr. Williamson showed me some pictures of example procedures but my procedure looks better than the pictures. I believe Dr. Williamson and the staff will do the very best job possible. read more

I've had gum grafting surgery before, and it's not fun. It's easy to want to put it off, and after having it done years ago, it was scary to get it again. But this time was with Dr. Williamson, and what a huge difference! Dr. Williamson did a great job, and my recovery period wasn't too painful. They provide all the needed medications and a stent to help the upper mouth heal. Everyone at the office is so friendly, helpful, and caring. It's been 4 months since my surgery and everything looks great! Honestly, I can't say enough good things about Dr. Williamson and his staff. read more

Dr. Willamson, Diane, and team far exceed my expectations as a referral dental specialist. This team is professional, kind, and pays careful attention to detail. Periodontal surgery is an art form that can be as unpredictable, but Dr. Williamson's experience and expertise have given me and my team of dental professionals the utmost confidence in the procedures he recommends. His dental implants are remarkable, and could be published in a text book (seriously). He is an avid educator and learner, he is philanthropic in his community, and he good to his neighborhood dentist. I won't hesitate recommending Dr. Williamson to anyone in need of a periodontist. read more

Be sure to get a second opinion. My everyday dentist told me to see a periodontist, and sent over my tooth X-rays - 5 years prior and current. Dr. Williamson said he studied the two and the latest showed lots of bone loss. He assured me he did nearly a thousand of these a year. I asked to see the two X-rays side by side but he didn´t seem to hear me and could never see them. He was a great salesperson for the expensive treatment he recommended. I then went to one of the other known periodontists in town, and after examining my x-rays, they said no problem. This time, when I asked to see the two x-rays, the periodontist actually showed me the two x-rays side by side. I didn´t see any new bone loss. We made an appt a year out to make sure nothing had changed but no procedure needed. Since then, I´ve easily had 4-5 calls from Dr. Williamson asking me to schedule the expensive procedure. I have no doubt given their persistence in getting patients to do the procedures he recommends, he is correct when he says he does many more procedures than everyone else. read more

Dr. Williamson, Diane, Jill, Sarah, Lynn and Jarica are the absolute best! Dr. Williamson is a perfectionist in the best sense of the word. He is extremely knowledgeable and stay up to date with continued education. He explains all your possible options, every procedure thoroughly and draws very detailed pictures so you never leave with any confusion and can make the best educated decision in regards to a treatment plan. He is not only a wonderful doctor but you can tell he is also a great dad and person. He is trustworthy and amazing at what he does. Jill and Diane are so sweet and fun to talk to. They are also very knowledgeable with insurance issues and will work with you because they know it is tough and people have many things going on in their lives besides just teeth and gum issues. They are very sweet and caring. Lynn is hands down the best hygienist! She takes her take time to make sure she fully cleans every square millimeter of your mouth and gives you good tips so you can continue to keep your mouth in good health at home on your own. She is gentle and kind and so very sweet. Sarah and Jarica are so helpful and knowledgeable! Sarah can make you laugh and forget you were even at a dentist office. She is caring and will go out of her way to make sure you feel special. Some people go into a dentist or periodontist office feeling a little nervous. You won't feel that way here. Everyone makes you feel at ease because you can tell everyone truly cares about you. They care about each other and it shows.The office is always very clean and smells very nice. Everyone gets along and it's just a wonderful office atmosphere with a knowledgeable staff and very skilled doctor. I highly recommend visiting Dr. Williamson! read more

I've been going here every three (3) months for almost six (6) years now. From day one, I've always felt welcome and enjoyed my interactions with the various staff. While professional, they're also very personable, engaging, and borderline awesome. There's been very limited turnover -- so I still see almost all of the same front desk and hygienist staff as I did when I first started coming here (based on a referral from my regular dentist). Dr Mike has a really good chair-side manner -- he'll give you the honest news 'as is' whether good/bad, but he's going to do his best to not freak you out etc. He'll explain the situation in terms you can understand and let you know any options as well as how well he'll be able to treat you. He has the confidence and medical history to take care of you. So, yes, I definitely recommend this office for your periodontal needs. read more

I have been a perio-patient at this practice for many years. Through all those years I have had Lynn as my hygienist and Dr. Williamson as my periodontist. Lynn does a superb job, and has been very patient and thorough with all my cleanings and the couple of sessions of root-planing and scaling. She is also very knowledgeable, kind and friendly. Dr. Williamson is very knowledgeable and through as well and I had good results from the one round of gum surgery I needed years ago. I highly recommend this practice. read more

I was referred by Dr Worob to Dr Wililamson for a phrenectomy and a gum graft. Scheduling was easy with the front desk(Jill). I had a reminder call before each visit. During both visits he answered every question I had with professionalism and made sure I wasn't confused. He even remembered small details like personal life aspect, volleyball team and etc. Sarah was professional, sweet, and very caring. She's a great team member of the practice. Hopefully I wouldn't need anymore work, but if I do I will go there again. Thanks Ya'l read more

I highly recommend this practice. Dr. Williamson and his staff are the absolute best. I had to have not one, but two gum grafts. The procedures were simple, pain-free, and everything came out great. I feel so fortunate to have been referred to this practice. Friendly, professional, and great at what they do! read more

Dr Williamson did a fantastic job on my gum graft procedure. The staff is great and the event itself was uneventful, as it should be. Let's be honest that gum grafts are not an ideal way to spend your day, but I can't imagine it going any better than it did and the results were worth it. read more

My experience was with a gum graft procedure on the back side of my lower teeth. The staff was professional, competent and pleasant. The environment was comfortable. I received an excellent explanation of the procedure in advance and received good results. The actual out of pocket cost was much higher than the advance estimate; the office used a "typical" formula that was significantly different than my actual cost despite my "first-tier" insurer. Sobering. My experience of the procedure was that it was more invasive than I expected - attributed to a negative response to sedation and the difficulty of accessing the location for the graft. read more

I have had a few dental issues over the years from playing contact sports but I have never dealt with someone on the skill level of Dr. Williamson. I can't believe what he was able to do in so few appointments. I know my situation was not a simple task but Dr. Williamson and his staff made it as seamless as a cleaning with my dentist. The surgery was complication free and the education and time line provided was helpful and very accurate. I had concerns as this most recent oral set back wouldn't be aesthetically pleasing in time for my wedding the following but again I was impressed with the attention to detail and it ended up looking perfect. I had a friend with a similar issue who went to a different periodontist in the Austin area and the results were not nearly as good as mine. Dr. Williamson and his staff made an otherwise unfortunate situation into the best possible outcome I could have hoped for. read more

For a number of years, I have been receiving care for my teeth and gums at Dr. Williamson's office. The treatment has been extremely professional and of the highest quality. Appointments are kept on time, and Dr. Williamson and his staff of assistants and office personnel are friendly, easy to deal with and very caring. I would not consider going anywhere else. read more

I was referred to Dr. Williamson by my dentist because of receding gums on 7 teeth. I had gum grafting done about a month and a half ago as a result. My experience with the staff leading up to my surgery was exceptional. The procedure took a few hours and I feel like a new man with my new gums! Thank Dr. Williamson and the entire staff for keeping me informed and making me feel safe and taken care of throughout the entire process! read more

I was referred to Dr. Mike Williamson for an extraction and implant on my front tooth. I have to say that this was the best experience I have ever had certainly with any dentist, but possibly with any doctor. The staff was so patient and kind. Dr. Williamson explained all options to me with such patience. I was very nervous about the surgery and the implant process. He provided all of the details, and on the day of surgery, the staff was awesome, and it was honestly a non-event. I was so pleasantly surprised. Dr. Williamson even called me that night just to check on me. He gave me clear instructions on the healing process, and everything I needed to do to ensure a positive experience. I had the implant and bone graft. Very minimal discomfort afterward. It went great, and I just went in for my 3 month checkup and it is all healed and doing great. His bedside manner, professionalism, kindness and skill along with fantastic staff made this one of best experiences I've had. I cannot say enough good things and would highly recommend Dr. Williamson! read more

Professional and friendly! He explained exactly what the procedure and recovery would entail and answered all our questions. His staff is courteous and they're great with kids. He even called after hours to check on how the patient fared. I would definitely recommend him to a friend needing surgery. read more

Dr. Williamson is the best. His attention to detail and personal service is incredible. My 19 year old son is attending college outside of Austin and it was determined by a specialist that he had 'internal resorption' on his two front teeth which meant his 2 front teeth had to be pulled and he had to get implants. My son is a social young adult where appearance is very important and we asked around for the best doctor to remove his teeth and install implants. We were given Dr. Williamson's name over and over. After my son met Dr. Williamson he just knew he was in great hands - and he made my son feel very comfortable. The doctor was able to explain the procedure so my son was at ease. Dr. Williamson removed my son's 2 teeth and placed the implants in one sitting. He was able to reuse my son's original teeth as a temporary placement until we get the enamel teeth. You can't even tell my son had any surgery; he aims for perfection. The office staff is fantastic and they worked around my son's school schedule. read more