Periodontists are professionals who perform dental implants and treat gum disease. They specialize in scaling and root planing deep pockets in the gum. The prescription of antifungal medication and antibiotics also assist in treating infection and cease the disease from developing. Apart from dental school, periodontists have to train for an additional three years beyond dental to school, and are acquainted with the advanced methods essential to treating periodontal disease and place dental implants.

In the case of a tooth loss, a periodontist specializes in grafting tissues in deep pockets that increases natural regeneration of the tissue. An alternative to tissue regeneration is supplementing the tooth loss with dental implants. The periodontist can also re-contour gum recession that may occur as a result of gingivitis, creating a smooth and appealing appearance.

Since the initial stages of the disease are painless, periodontal often times goes undetected; Four out of five individuals have periodontal disease and do not know. The disease is the number one cause of tooth loss. Studies show there is a potential link between other diseases and periodontal disease – such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, stroke, bacterial pneumonia, and amplified risk of these diseases