image

Gum Specialist

Gum Specialist in Fresno, CA

Periodontal disease is the number one problem for adults.  However, with the help of a gum specialist, proper treatment can help eliminate periodontal disease. A gum specialist also known as a periodontist is a dentist who specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of periodontal disease, and the placement of dental implants. As experts in the treatment of oral inflammation, these gum specialists are able to diagnose and treat periodontal disease with the latest techniques and can even perform cosmetic periodontal procedures.  Similar to a periodontist, periodontics is the branch of dentistry that deals with the study and treatment of periodontal disease.

Regular dental visits allow your dentist to examine your gums and provide preventive care to keep your gums healthy.  But if you need further treatment, a gum specialist is available to treat your gums.  A gum specialist will treat more problematic periodontal cases, such as those with severe gum disease or a complex medical history. They offer a wide range of treatments, including scaling and root planning, or root surface debridement.  Surgical procedures are also available for those with severe gum problems.

It is important to visit a gum specialist if you have periodontal needs that cannot be managed by a general dentist. With the growing connection between periodontal disease and other chronic diseases of aging, periodontal treatment by a gum specialist is more important than ever before.
If you have any questions about a gum specialist, call our Fresno, CA office