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A member asked:
Which branch of dentistry is concerned with gum disease?
8 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
Periodontics: A periodontist specializes in treating gum disease.
Answered 12/22/2014
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Periodontics: Periodontics is one of the recognized specialties in Dentistry.
Answered 12/30/2014
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Perio Specialist: Periodontic specialist is a dentist who specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of periodontal disease.
Answered 1/20/2015
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Periodontics: A periodontist treats gum disease bone disease both conservatively or surgically depending upon the severity. Of the breakdown See a periodontist before the disease loosens your teeth.
Answered 5/1/2015
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