Patient Education

Ann M. Kania, DDS, DMSc, Inc.

Periodontics & Dental Implants  

345 Saxony Rd., Ste. 203    

Encinitas, CA 92024   

(760) 642-0711   

What is a Periodontist?

If you are reading this page, it probably means that your General Dentist has referred you to see a Periodontist for consultation and/or treatment on your teeth or gum. You may be thinking, “what is a Periodontist and why am I being referred?” 

A Periodontist is a dental specialist who deals with diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Periodontal Diseases. That includes the tissue that surrounds a tooth including gum, bone and connective tissue. You might be experiencing pain to hot or cold temperatures, gum recession, swelling, gum sensitivity, abscess, bad breath, tooth mobility or you may have no symptoms at all. You might be experiencing these symptoms because of deep decay, trauma, periodontal pockets, gum infection, gum recession and other reasons.

There are several ways in which Periodontists save teeth and or help you replace them by dental implants.  Millions of people experience gum disease at some point in their lives. A Periodontists is specialized in this area and plays a valuable role in fighting this very common disease.

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