Root Planning and Gum Disease

04/12/2005
Recent studies show that more than 90 percent of the adult U.S. population—literally millions of people—suffer from some form of periodontal disease. Are you one of them? Periodontal diseases affect the tissues that support and anchor the teeth, and left untreated, can lead to tooth loss. The article below describes types of periodontal diseases, their signs and risk factors. Also described is the role of the periodontist, a dentist who specializes in periodontal disease prevention, diagnosis and treatment, and what you can expect when you visit a periodontist.

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