What is a periodontist? By this point, you’ve already discovered it’s a specialized form of dentistry. These doctors spend an average of three extra years studying the supporting structures of your teeth—also known as your periodontium. The periodontium is made up of a number of different structures such as the gingiva (gums), the alveolar bone (which holds your tooth sockets), cementum (which covers the root of your tooth), and the periodontal ligament (this connects your tooth to the alveolar bone.) Your dentist will refer you to a periodontist when issues develop involving any of the structures of the periodontium. Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, is the most known and one of the most common reason to see a periodontist. Caused by bacterial plaque build-up, gingivitis and periodontitis are gum diseases which can be treated by a periodontist. Gingivitis always precedes periodontitis, therefore if you have symptoms of discomfort Read the full article...
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