Prevention and treatment of gum disease, gum recession, bone loss, and soft-tissue conditions that form the foundation of oral health.

What Is Periodontics? Gum Disease, Treatment and Prevention Explained

Overview Periodontics is the dental specialty concerned with the health of the tissues that support the teeth, primarily the gums, the periodontal ligament, and the jawbone. A periodontist is a gum specialist who completes three years of postgraduate training after dental school, focusing on the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of periodontal (gum) disease, as well […]