{"id":36118,"date":"2022-10-04T16:23:18","date_gmt":"2022-10-04T10:53:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/?p=36118"},"modified":"2026-08-24T10:47:55","modified_gmt":"2026-08-24T05:17:55","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\">A periodontist is a dental specialist who focuses on the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases and conditions affecting the gums and other structures that support the teeth. Periodontists treat gum disease, gum recession, bone loss and other periodontal conditions. They may also perform procedures such as gum grafting, periodontal surgery, bone regeneration and dental implant-related treatment. Understanding what a periodontist does can help you know when you may need a gum specialist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/reach\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get In Touch<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-red-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+919820012621\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Call Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Who Is This Article For?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This article is for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>People experiencing bleeding or swollen gums<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Patients with gum disease<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>People with receding gums<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Patients with loose teeth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>People experiencing bone loss around teeth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Patients considering dental implants<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Anyone who has been referred to a periodontist<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>People wondering when they should see a gum specialist<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-what-is-a-periodontist\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is a Periodontist?<\/strong><\/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\" width=\"900\" height=\"644\" src=\"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/292969562-900x644.jpg\" alt=\"periodontal disease or periodontitis\" class=\"wp-image-23652\" style=\"width:458px;height:327px\" 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 id=\"h-what-does-a-periodontist-do\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What does a Periodontist do?<\/strong><\/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=\"Revolutionary SAPTeeth Dental Crowns | Advanced Protection &amp; Sterility | Dr Chirag Chamria\" width=\"563\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0jik6-EFIzM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li> Diagnosing dental or periodontal disease.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Treating dental or periodontal disease.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Extraction of teeth if necessary. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Surgical placement of dental implants if needed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<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>\n\n\n\n<li>Bone Loss. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Loose or Missing Teeth. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cosmetic Gum Surgery.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-treatment-of-periodontal-disease\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Treatment of periodontal disease<\/strong><\/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\">\n<li>Regular brushing and flossing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Professional cleaning by a dental hygienist.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Regularly visiting your <a href=\"https:\/\/chiragchamria.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">dentist<\/a> for routine dental exams. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"632\" height=\"650\" 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\" style=\"width:325px;height:335px\" 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 id=\"h-regeneration-of-teeth\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Regeneration of teeth<\/strong><\/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=\"Dental Implant Patient Review | Full Mouth Restoration &amp; Implants at Royal Dental Clinics, 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; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" 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\">\n<li>Dental crown lengthening to fix a<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=cyaZsCCa0Ko&amp;t=14s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a0gummy smile\u00a0<\/a>or an uneven gum line<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gum grafts to reduce the appearance of long teeth from age-related recession or prior gum disease<\/li>\n\n\n\n<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>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/reach\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get In Touch<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-red-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+919820012621\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Call Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Laser treatments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Regenerative procedures\u00a0to encourage new bone and tissue growth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dental crown\u00a0lengthening, removing excess gum tissue\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dental implants\u00a0to hold a replacement tooth or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/oral-health\/guide\/dental-health-bridges\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bridge<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-conclusion\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/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<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What does a periodontist do?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A periodontist is a dental specialist who focuses on the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of gum disease and conditions affecting the tissues and bone supporting the teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is the difference between a dentist and a periodontist?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A general dentist provides comprehensive dental care, while a periodontist has additional specialist training focused on periodontal tissues and supporting structures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>When should I see a periodontist?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may be referred to a periodontist for advanced or complex gum disease, gum recession, bone loss, loose teeth, certain gum procedures or problems affecting tissues around dental implants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Can a periodontist treat gum recession?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Depending on the cause and severity, treatment may include monitoring, improved oral hygiene or procedures such as gum grafting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Can a periodontist perform dental implants?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some periodontists perform dental implant placement. Ask about the clinician&#8217;s specific training and experience with implant treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Is periodontitis curable?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory disease that can often be controlled with appropriate professional treatment and ongoing maintenance. Treatment aims to control the disease and preserve the supporting structures of the teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Can gum disease cause tooth loss?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Advanced periodontal disease can damage the tissues and bone supporting teeth and may contribute to tooth loss if it is not appropriately treated.<\/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>A periodontist is a dental specialist who focuses on the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases and conditions affecting the gums and other structures that support the teeth. 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