Lasers Can Save Your Teeth

85% of US adults have gum disease, maybe you just found out that you are one of them. Now What? There are a variety of treatment options, all with a common goal: killing the germs, removing the infection and closing up the pockets. The first recommendation for treatment for the early stages of periodontal disease […]

3 Commonly Asked Questions About Periodontists

Gum Disease - Periodontists

What Do Periodontists Do? Periodontists are essentially “advanced dentists” who specialize in the diagnosis, prevention, and care of periodontal disease. Generally speaking, periodontal disease describes infections of the structures around and below the teeth. Examples include the gums, the cementum of the teeth’s roots, periodontal ligament, and the alveolar bone. Periodontists also specialize in advanced […]