A periodontist treats the gums and bone that hold your teeth in place. They handle gum disease that a regular cleaning cannot reach, gum recession, and the surgical placement of dental implants.
Why people are referred here
Bleeding, swollen, or receding gums
A general dentist recommended scaling and root planing (a deep cleaning)
Loose teeth in an adult
Placement of a dental implant
Before you pay
Deep cleanings and gum surgery are often billed as periodontal procedures with their own annual maximums, and some are billed to medical rather than dental insurance. Ask for the procedure codes in writing before you agree.
