What is a Periodontist? Info from a Fort Lauderdale Periodontist

If you’ve been having trouble with your gums (like advancing gum disease), your local dentist may recommend that you go and see a periodontist.

Your first thought might be – “what is a periodontist exactly?”

A periodontist is a specialist that helps patients with gum disease. The American Academy of Periodontology describes a periodontist as,

“a dentist who specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of periodontal disease, and in the placement of dental implants. Periodontists are also experts in the treatment of oral inflammation. Periodontists receive extensive training in these areas, including three additional years of education beyond dental school. They are familiar with the latest techniques for diagnosing and treating periodontal disease, and are also trained in performing cosmetic periodontal procedures.”

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Most periodontists not only provide advanced care for gum disease, but also can help with dental implants, cosmetic periodontal surgery, laser gum therapy and a variety of other services needed by their patients.

At the Broward Center for Laser Periodontics and Implants, we provide these services as well as many others.

Questions for a Fort Lauderdale or Deerfield Beach Periodontist?

Do you have other questions about what Periodontists do? Please feel free to call our offices – we’d be happy to talk more with you!

Deerfield Beach office: (954) 427-5700