{"id":36118,"date":"2022-10-04T16:23:18","date_gmt":"2022-10-04T10:53:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/?p=36118"},"modified":"2025-11-28T09:01:50","modified_gmt":"2025-11-28T03:31:50","slug":"what-does-a-periodontist-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/what-does-a-periodontist-do\/","title":{"rendered":"What does a periodontist do?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As the name implies, periodontists specialize in the gums and supporting structures of the teeth known as periodontics. But what exactly does that mean? Periodontics is the branch of dentistry dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases of the gums: gingivitis, periodontitis, and other gum diseases affect the supporting structures of teeth. To that end, a periodontist has specialized training in diagnosing and treating diseases related to this specific area of dentistry. They are also able to successfully treat patients who have experienced complications as a result of advanced periodontal disease. Here\u2019s what you need to know about what a periodontist does on a day-to-day basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-7d812b4c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background\" href=\"tel:+919820446633\" style=\"border-radius:2px;background-color:#ba0c49;color:#fffffa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Call Now<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color\" href=\"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/enquiry5\/?utm_source=blogs&amp;utm_medium=organic&amp;utm_campaign=5%20foods%20that%20make%20your%20kids%20teeth%20stronger\" style=\"border-radius:2px;color:#ba0c49\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get In Touch<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-a-periodontist\">What is a Periodontist?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A periodontist is a dental <a href=\"http:\/\/chiragchamria.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">specialist<\/a> who treats gum disease and other dental issues that affect the tissues surrounding the teeth and supporting structures of the teeth. This includes the gums, the ligaments and tendons, and the bones that hold the teeth in place. Periodontal diseases are bacterial infections that destroy the tissues that support the teeth and can lead to tooth loss. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/292969562-900x644.jpg\" alt=\"periodontal disease or periodontitis\" class=\"wp-image-23652\" width=\"458\" height=\"327\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This includes dental practitioners who specialize in treating and managing gum disease, periodontal disease, and other conditions affecting the supporting structures of teeth. In the United States, there are two types of doctors who treat gum disease and other conditions affecting the teeth and the gums. General dentists and periodontists. The difference between the two professions is the type of training and education each has obtained in order to practice their respective fields.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-does-a-periodontist-do\">What does a Periodontist do?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As we mentioned above, periodontists specialize in the gums and supporting structures of the teeth. While they treat a wide range of periodontal diseases. While periodontal disease is a bacterial infection, you can\u2019t catch it from another person. In fact, you\u2019re more likely to develop periodontal disease as you get older.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While general dental care is important for your teeth. Regular periodontal examinations are even more important during this stage of life. In fact, periodontal disease is the most common cause of tooth loss in adults. Other than gum disease, here are just a few of the other things a periodontist does.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"atbssuga-responsive-video\"><iframe title=\"The most ADVANCED Dental CROWNS for your teeth? Dr Chirag Chamria | Royal Dental Clinics\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0jik6-EFIzM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li> Diagnosing dental or periodontal disease.<\/li><li>Treating dental or periodontal disease.<\/li><li>Extraction of teeth if necessary. <\/li><li>Surgical placement of dental implants if needed.<\/li><li><span style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, sans-serif;\">Gum Recession.<\/span><\/li><li>Bone Loss. <\/li><li>Loose or Missing Teeth. <\/li><li>Cosmetic Gum Surgery.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-treatment-of-periodontal-disease\">Treatment of periodontal disease<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Progression of periodontal disease can be slowed or even stopped through a combination of professional cleaning, regular home care, and the use of antibiotics and other medications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Regular brushing and flossing.<\/li><li>Professional cleaning by a dental hygienist.<\/li><li>Regularly visiting your <a href=\"https:\/\/chiragchamria.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">dentist<\/a> for routine dental exams. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/da00013_-ds00369_im03008_de7_periodontitis_jpg.jpg\" alt=\"periodontal disease or periodontitis\" class=\"wp-image-23654\" width=\"325\" height=\"335\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Paying special attention to any signs of gum disease and other conditions affecting the supporting structures of teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Receiving periodontal maintenance treatment to prevent and treat periodontal disease. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If gum disease is not treated early, it can cause the gums to pull away from the teeth. Forming pockets between the teeth and gums. These pockets collect bacteria, food, and saliva and are extremely difficult to clean. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gum disease is also associated with other health problems, such as heart disease, and diabetes. And low birth weight in pregnant women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-regeneration-of-teeth\">Regeneration of teeth<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When treating gum disease and other dental issues that affect the supporting structures of the <a href=\"https:\/\/sapteeth.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">teeth<\/a>. A periodontist may consider gum grafting. This process involves removing tissue from one area of the mouth and implanting it into an adjacent area that needs more support. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"atbssuga-responsive-video\"><iframe title=\"Implant Patient Review for Royal Dental Clinics | Dentist in Mumbai\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/T8SBIzhkW88?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Close spaces between teeth<\/strong>: Treat certain types of oral infections. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Restore lost jawbone caused by certain types of oral <a href=\"http:\/\/cajteeth.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cancers<\/a>:<\/strong> Gum grafting can either be done as an outpatient procedure or while you are asleep in the hospital. Depending on the reason for the procedure, healing will take from several weeks to several months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other surgical treatments a periodontist can perform:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Dental crown lengthening to fix a<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=cyaZsCCa0Ko&amp;t=14s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&nbsp;gummy smile&nbsp;<\/a>or an uneven gum line<\/li><li>Gum grafts to reduce the appearance of long teeth from age-related recession or prior gum disease<\/li><li>Ridge augmentation to restore the natural curve of the gums and jaw after replacing a lost tooth with a fake, or artificial, tooth<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-7d812b4c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background\" href=\"tel:+919820446633\" style=\"border-radius:2px;background-color:#ba0c49;color:#fffffa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Call Now<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color\" href=\"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/enquiry5\/?utm_source=blogs&amp;utm_medium=organic&amp;utm_campaign=5%20foods%20that%20make%20your%20kids%20teeth%20stronger\" style=\"border-radius:2px;color:#ba0c49\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get In Touch<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Laser treatments<\/li><li>Regenerative procedures&nbsp;to encourage new bone and tissue growth<\/li><li>Dental crown&nbsp;lengthening, removing excess gum tissue&nbsp;<\/li><li>Dental implants&nbsp;to hold a replacement tooth or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/oral-health\/guide\/dental-health-bridges\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bridge<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As you can see, the duties of a periodontist go well beyond the diagnosis and treatment of gingival disease. Other dental conditions, such as tooth decay, may require the assistance of another dental professional. They have extended training in the gums and bone. While a general dentist can treat gingival disease with cleanings, and scaling; a periodontist can&nbsp;treat advanced periodontal disease cases&nbsp;that a general dentist cannot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-qubely-map qubely-block-099e01\"><iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"350px\" src=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?q=Royal%20Dental%20Clinic%20%7C%20Same%20Day%20Dental%20Implant%20%26%20Cosmetic%20Treatment%2C%20Kandivali%20Thakur%20Complex%2C%20V%20Mall%2C%20Western%20Express%20Hwy%2C%20Kandivali%20East%2C%20Mumbai%2C%20Maharashtra%20400101&amp;t=&amp;z=16&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;iwloc=&amp;output=embed\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" marginheight=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As the name implies, periodontists specialize in the gums and supporting structures of the teeth known as periodontics. But what exactly does that mean? 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