Periodontist
Has your dentist recommended a periodontist, and have you wondered, periodontists - what do they do? A periodontist is a dentist. This dentist specializes in the field of periodontal disease, also known as gum disease. As well as attending college and dental school, they are required to spend three more years in college obtaining a degree in this area of expertise.
Periodontist
In some cases when the illness is not greatly progressed, this procedure will be enough combined with proper dental hygiene in order to stop the progression of the periodontal disease. A periodontist has the capability of performing dental surgery.
Periodontist
If your gum disease has advanced to the stage where it is necessary, they may decide to use a surgical procedure in order to remove plaque which has built up below the gum line. Your periodontist, more so than your regular dentist has the main goal of helping you to keep your gums healthy throughout your lifetime.
