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 with 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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