Periodontists in Charlotte
An evaluation by a periodontist is sometimes the only way to detect gum disease. Your general dentist can refer you to periodontists in Charlotte, or you can make your own appointment for an evaluation.
Periodontists are dentists who specialize in gum disease and degeneration, like orthodontists specialize in straightening teeth. The periodontist trains for an additional two to three years, after completing dental school, specifically in the recognition and treatment of diseases of the gum.
You need to visit a periodontist because about 75% of tooth loss is due to gum disease. Formations of bacterial plaque can infect and begin to cause:
- gum deterioration
- loose teeth
- receding gums
- red or swollen gums
- frequent bleeding of the gums
- spaces between the teeth.
Periodontists are also skilled in performing cosmetic dentistry such as dental implants, the new standard when a tooth is lost. In this procedure, a replacement for a lost tooth is surgically attached to the jaw and topped with a crown. Though this procedure is more expensive than bridges or false teeth(dentures), it tends to last longer and provide more comfort. There’s also no need to use adhesives since the tooth is permanently fixed in the mouth.
Don’t delay. When you need to make an appointment with a Charlotte periodontist, contact Charlotte Dentistry.
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