A periodontist is a dentist who specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of periodontal disease, and in the placement of dental implants.
Periodontists are also experts in the treatment of oral inflammation. Periodontists receive extensive training in these areas, including three additional years of education beyond dental school.
Periodontal disease is a silent
condition, and most patients are not
aware that they have it.
Approximately, 40% of the population
is affected
condition, and most patients are not
aware that they have it.
Approximately, 40% of the population
is affected
Typical symptoms include:
- Persistent bad breath
- Bleeding or pain while brushing and flossing
- Loose or mobile teeth
- Flaring and shifting of teeth
- Swelling and redness in the gum line
- Persistent bad breath
- Bleeding or pain while brushing and flossing
- Loose or mobile teeth
- Flaring and shifting of teeth
- Swelling and redness in the gum line
Since prevention is the key to good
oral health, any time is a good time to
come to our office for an assessment
and proper evaluation.
oral health, any time is a good time to
come to our office for an assessment
and proper evaluation.
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