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A periodontist is a dental specialist in the care, diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the gums and placement of dental implants.
Periodontal disease is a bacterial infection oh the gums, bone and periodontal ligament (tiny fibers that attach the tooth to the jaw bone).
Periodontal or gum disease affects about 50% of adults. Most people don't even know they have it. Periodontal disease is usually painless and silent until the disease has advanced.
Symptoms of advanced disease are:
 | Bleeding gums (including when brushing or flossing) |
| Red swollen and sore gums |
| Bad breath |
| Recession or shrinking of gums |
| Loose teeth |
| Spaces develop between teeth |
| Shifting or movement of teeth |
| Change in how your teeth come together |
| Gum abscesses (pus) |
Some of the things we do working with your dentist:
| Comprehensive evaluation of your oral health. |
| Testing of plaque/bacteria and presence of antibiotic resistance. |
| Non-surgical and surgical periodontal therapy. |
| Regeneration of lost bone. |
| Regenerating lost gums from recession. |
| Improving you smile / changing your gummy smile. |
| Replacement of missing teeth with dental implants. |
| Eliminating loose dentures with dental implants. |
| Evaluation and treatment of TMJ disorders. |
| Evaluation and treatment of bruxism (grinding / wearing out your teeth). |
| Evaluate and treat halitosis (bad breath). |
| Evaluate and treat xerostomia (dry mouth) |
Yes! The bacterial infection in you gums has been linked to many other health conditions including heart disease, diabetes, stroke, and low birth weight in infants. Many of the medications taken today also effect the health of your teeth and gums.
Diabetes affects your bodies ability to fight infection. This includes periodontal disease. Keeping your mouth healthy makes it easier to control your diabetes.