What is a periodontist? what do they specialize in?

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.

Perio and Implant: A periodontist is a dentist specialized in diagnosing and treating various condition of the periodontal pathology such as gingivitis and periodontitis. They perform grafting and various surgical procedure to to improve the periodontal health of your dentition. This will ensure the longevity of your dentition. They also are trained and very capable in performing implant therapy.

Gums & Bone: Perio=around; dontist=tooth doctor. So a periodontist is a dentist concerned primarily with the supporting structures around the teeth, mainly gums and bone. Their primary focus is on the treatment and prevention of gum disease (periodontitis), an infection of the gums and bone often due to bacteria build-up on the roots of the teeth. They also treat gum recession, bone loss, and loose teeth.