What is Periodontics ?

A periodontist specializes in prevention and diagnosis of periodontal disease and dental implant placement. A professional periodontist is also expert in gum diseases like crown lengthening, liplase scaling and root planing, periodontal maintenance therapy. Periodontists receive 3 years of education from dental medical college to become periodontist and perform periodontal diseases. Periodontists treat more problematic cases in dental implants and laser therapy. In dental implants periodontists replace missing and damaged teeth with artificial teeth. The artificial teeth are made with small parts of titanium. If you feel any periodontal and gum problems just visit Riverplace Periodontics in Milwaukie, Portland and get full information and treatment about periodontal and gum diseases. Book your free appointment now.