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Gum Diseases
Periodontists: Periodontal and Dental Implant Specialists
A periodontist is a dentist who specializes in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of periodontal disease (a chronic inflammatory disease affecting the gums and the bone that supports the teeth, also known as gum disease) and the placement of dental implants.
A periodontist is a dentist who specializes in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of periodontal disease (a chronic inflammatory disease affecting the gums and the bone that supports the teeth, also known as gum disease) and the placement of dental implants.
In addition to dealing with difficult periodontal and implant cases, periodontists offer a variety of other specialized services. These include tooth surface cleaning, root surface smoothing, curettage procedures, occlusal adjustments, surgical treatment of gingival recession, surgical treatment of gingival overgrowth, surgical procedures to treat tissue loss due to gum disease, bone grafts, membrane applications, soft tissue grafts, surgical procedures for gum aesthetics.
What will my first visit be like?
During your first visit, the periodontist will usually review your complete medical and dental history. It is extremely important for the periodontist to know if you are taking any medications or being treated for any conditions that may affect periodontal care, such as heart disease, diabetes, or pregnancy.
Your periodontist will then examine your gums for any gum recession, assess how your teeth make contact with each other when you bite and check to see if any of your teeth are loose. Your periodontist will further assess the health of your gums by inserting a small measuring instrument (called a probe) into the spaces between your teeth and gums (called periodontal pockets) to measure the depth of these spaces. X-rays may also be taken to observe the health of the bone under your gum line.
Your periodontist will then examine your gums for any gum recession, assess how your teeth make contact with each other when you bite and check to see if any of your teeth are loose. Your periodontist will further assess the health of your gums by inserting a small measuring instrument (called a probe) into the spaces between your teeth and gums (called periodontal pockets) to measure the depth of these spaces. X-rays may also be taken to observe the health of the bone under your gum line.
Symptoms of Dental Disease
Bleeding,
Swelling and redness of the gums,
Gingival recession and sensitivity of exposed root surfaces,
Black areas on the gingival margins or between the teeth due to calculus,
Inflammation between the tooth and gum,
Wobbling, elongation and displacement of teeth,
Bad odor and taste in the mouth.
Swelling and redness of the gums,
Gingival recession and sensitivity of exposed root surfaces,
Black areas on the gingival margins or between the teeth due to calculus,
Inflammation between the tooth and gum,
Wobbling, elongation and displacement of teeth,
Bad odor and taste in the mouth.
