What is a Periodontist?

By Pasadena Dental Implants Peter G. Cooper, DDS

November 10, 2015

Category: Dental Health

Tags: Periodontist

Find out the purpose of a periodontist and when you should seek one out.

You’re experiencing painful, swollen or bleeding gums—where do you turn? While a regular dentist may be able to tend to your needs, if you are dealing with gum disease or requiring oral surgery such as dental implants then it’s important that you turn to your expert Pasadena periodontist Dr. Peter Cooper for help.

What is a Periodontist?

You may be wondering how a periodontist differs from a regular dentist. A periodontist is medical doctor just like a dentist, but the only difference is we specialize in diagnosing, treating and even preventing gum disease and other infections that affect the gums. We also handle issues such as oral inflammation and can even place dental implants to treat tooth loss.

In order to become a periodontist special training is required outside of the education you receive in dental school. This extra training helps us know the latest procedures, techniques and technologies to treat gum disease effectively and to perform certain oral surgeries.

When Should I See a Periodontist?

If you’ve been diagnosed with gum disease, especially a severe case, there is no better place to turn than your oral surgeon in Pasadena. We are here to handle a variety of different cases and can perform everything from traditional scaling and root planing to the surgical removal of damaged tissue to treating infected gums. Since gum disease is also linked to other chronic health issues it’s important to address your oral health problems before they cause further complications.

Also, if you are missing one, several or all of your teeth and are looking for the best long-term treatment option to replace these permanent teeth then turn to your Pasadena oral surgeon to find out if dental implants are right for your smile. Implants are the closest you can get to natural teeth and are designed to last the rest of your life, if cared for properly.

Whether you have a more advanced case of gum disease or you are looking for a lifelong dental restoration it’s time you turned to Dr. Cooper in Pasadena for all of your dental needs.

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