A Periodontist prevents and treats gum diseases

A Periodontist is a specialist who has completed a specific program in an university who have post-graduate program in periodontics. Periodontal specialty program are an additional 2 to 3 years in duration following graduation from the 4 years of dental school program.

What does that specialist do?

- Maintains the health of the tooth supporting structures including the gums, roots and bones

- Place implants to replace missing tooth

- Recognize diseases and stop its progression

- A preiodontist treat gum disease

- Deep cleaning of the roots of the teeth to remove bacteria

- Remove any diseased tissues, medicate and treat the pocket surrounding the teeth to aid the healing

- Monitor and review your progress

Having a healthy gum is very important for a good health.

Many studies are documenting the link between poor oral hygiene and other medical problems such as heart disease and stroke, respiratory disease and diabetes have been done.

This is the first study from Harvard to find a solid link that gum diseases could actually increase the risk of pancreatic cancer

Please do not forget that regular dentist visits will prevent or stop gum diseases.

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Orthodontist is a specialty in dentistry. They prevent and treat mouth, teeth and jaw problems with braces, retainers and other devices

Periodontist Is a specialist who treat the gum and the supportive structures of the teeth

Dental Schools have Graduate School Degree Programs for you to begin your study and specialize in if you choose to

Oral-maxillofacial Surgeon can do miracle for patients who have been in terrible situations like: Accident, Burns, Dog mauling in the face or deformities

Endodontist Deals mostly with root canal

Pediatric Dentist are for infants and children first. They promote oral health from infancy through the teens years

Prosthodontist Does more than replacing teeth. He specializes in the construction of artificial devices designed to replace missing teeth and other parts of the oral cavity of the face

Dental Public Health Works for the community. They are concerned with improving dental health of the population

Dental Hygienists are responsible for helping patients keep their teeth and gums clean and disease free

Dental Assistant are there to help, providing different types of patient care, office duties and lab work

Dental Technicians are valuable members of the dental team. They create teeth after receiving a mold from the patient's teeth.

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