Periodontic Treatments

Periodontics is the treatment and diagnosis of conditions that affect the structures that support the teeth; these include the gingival (gums), alveolar bone, periodontal ligaments and the cementum portion of the tooth. The most common condition treated by periodontists is periodontal disease; this is a build-up of plaque or tartar which subsequently damages the teeth and gums and may result in bone loss, the formation of cavities and eventual tooth loss.

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