Periodontist – A Dentist With Extra Training in Treating Gum Disease and Placing Dental Implants
A periodontist is a dentist with extra training in treating gum disease and placing dental implants. Your general dentist will refer you to a periodontist for complex tooth extractions or when your periodontal (gum) tissue is unhealthy. Periodontists perform gum plastic surgery to treat conditions like a “gummy smile.” They remove excess gum tissue and …