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Monday, April 28, 2014

By Alisia Giannotti


When it comes to the science of good hygiene, we all know how important taking care of our teeth and gums are-though for many of us, genetics, absent-mindedness, costs, and/or insurance coverage can keep us from maintaining the overall health of our mouths-through proper brushing, flossing, and checkups with the dentist. Unfortunately, this can lead many of us to need more advanced care in the form of a periodontist.

A periodontist is a specialty dentist who can detect, diagnose, and treat gum disease and is able to administer advanced care to patients who may want or need the optimum dental health. From there, periodontists are able to offer their patients advanced dental care in the following areas: gum disease and dental implantation.

Periodontal disease can affect one tooth or many teeth. It begins when the bacteria in plaque (the sticky, colorless film that constantly forms on your teeth) causes the gums to become inflamed. The following factors also affect the health of your gums. For gum disease treatments, the care is typically administered in phases. The periodontist evaluates the extent of the damage to the gums and begins educating the patient on proper brushing, flossing, and plaque removal techniques.

This is because a periodontist can detect, diagnose, and treat gum disease with more accuracy than a dentist. This is why in the event of patient gum disease or dental implant needs, a dentist will often recommend a periodontist.

A periodontist is a specialty dentist who can detect, diagnose, and treat gum disease and is able to administer advanced care to patients who may want or need the optimum dental health. From there, periodontists are able to offer their patients advanced dental care in the following areas: gum disease and dental implantation.

In proper gum treatment procedures, the second phase administered by a periodontist is closer inspection of the areas which have harbored plaque and caused gum disease. Depending on the extent of the remaining damage, and the willingness of the patient to begin proper dental hygiene, the treatment typically reduces the size of these pockets.




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