"Dental Therapy with a Feather Touch" -   Who is a Periodontist ?          

When this plaque accumulates beyond a certain critical level, it starts causing destruction of the peridontal structures. If left unhindered, the disease progresses and the tooth starts becoming loose and will ultimately fall off. It is the job of the periodontist to prevent such problems, and treat them if the disease is already established. A large component of this disease is preventable if proper precautions are taken and good oral hygiene is maintained. It is important to note that the more the amount of PLAQUE in an individual's mouth, the more the extent of the disease.

The severity of the disease for each individual is variable and hence, it is very difficult to quantify the critical level of plaque which will cause disease. It is best to keep the mouth as clean as possible. It is very advisable to visit your family dentist at least once year for a check up and, if necessary, get a scaling (professional cleaning of your teeth), done. If your dentist notices that you have an advanced level of gum disease (as it is colloquially known), it may be necessary for you to seek the services of a Periodontist.