Question 1

what is a periodontist?

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Floss & Brush!: Periodontitis is a gum infection/inflammation that  can spread and destroy soft tissue and bone that supports the teeth.Researchers   have found that people with periodontal disease are almost twice as likely to suffer from coronary artery disease than those with out. See your dentist for check ups and floss and brush everyday!

Question 2

how to become a periodontist?

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Education: You'll need to first earn a dental degree from a dental school, and then be accepted into a post graduate program in periodontics. Once you are in dental school, the opportunities will become apparent.

Question 3

what are the tests for periodontitis?

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Thorough exam: You will need to have a thorough clinical examination with the appropriate x-rays.  The clinical exam will likely include probing along each side your teeth to help determine if there is a periodontal problem.  The x-rays are an adjunct to help determine the presence of bone loss.  

Some offices may have you submit saliva for analysis as well as maintain a food intake diary as part of your data.

Question 4

but the periodontist wants to remove all.

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More info please: Get a second opinion from another periodontist if you question the diagnosis.

Question 5

could i do something about periodontitis?

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Floss! Floss! Floss!: Attempt to correct periodontal issues by flossing daily. Skipping days is like not flossing at all!  don't floss to remove food, floss to clean the side walls of each tooth. If you see bleeding, then you probably need to observe how much of the tooth surface you are actually wiping clean.  Toothbrushing is way overrated.  If it worked you wouldn't have gum disease!  have a dentist monitor efforts.

Question 6

what can i do to treat mild periodontitis?

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Routine dental care: Mild periodontitis usually means that some minor loss of bone supporting the teeth has been lost.  The first thing is to have a professional cleaning done to remove the bacterial plaque and calculus that is causing it.  Afterwards, regular dental visits every 3-4 months and maticulous home care that includes brushing, flossing and an antibacterial mouthwash will help.

Question 7

how many people see a periodontist for cleaning?

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Lots: Adults with a healthy mouth to see dds for cleaning 2-4 times a year. That's millions-how many actually go? Who knows. Can a general dentist handle it? Certainly. Periodontists are gum specialists. Commonest cause of tooth loss is not bad teeth, but bad gums.  They will decide on the appropriate frequency for cleanings, follow up, surgery (if needed).

Question 8

is it true that early periodontitis is reversible?

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Absolutly: There are many ways to reduce inflammation. A simple one is  mixing 10 drops of oreganeo oil with 5 drops of olive and 5 drops of clove oil. Get a rubber tip and massage your gums with a few drops of the oil if its to strong reduce the oreganeo oil you should see a change in  a few days.

Question 9

what is a periodontist? what do they specialize in?

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Gum specialist: Periodontist is a dentist with a specialty degree in treating gum disease and sometimes placement of implants when teeth cannot be saved with gum surgery.

Question 10

how long does it take for periodontitis to develop?

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Depends : Periodontitis is an inflammatory condition caused by certain oral bacteria and characterized by bone loss around teeth. Some people can have very poor hygiene and never develop periodontitis. Others can have seemingly very good hygiene and struggle with ever increasing levels of bone loss.

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