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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!
Answered 9/30/2013
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Gums specialist: Periodontist deals with come complex gum problems, that may require surgery to treat and correct gum problems due to gum disease or to correct cosmetic gum irregularities.
Answered 12/9/2013
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Periodontist: A periodontist is a dentist who is specialized in the treatment of the supporting tissues of the teeth. In other words he treats the gums, jaw bone and periodontal ligament. They all have been trained in general dentistry before branching out into the field of periodontics. Some add implant treatment to their practice in their quest of helping patients have a full dentition.
Answered 11/5/2012
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A Dental Specialist: A periodontist is a dentist who has undergone an additional three years of specialty training in the treatment of gum disease/disorders and all surgical facets of dental implant therapy.
Answered 12/29/2016
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My periodontist thinks I worry too much. But I want to get more second opinions. Is pocket depth checking something that should be avoided?
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