Dentist or periodontist? For general oral health, visit your dentist regularly. If affected by serious gum disease, you’ll need the services of a periodontist. The team at Pacific Northwest Periodontics discusses the difference between a dentist and a periodontist and when the latter is required. Dentist vs. Periodontist A dentist treats teeth, gums, and other parts of the mouth. A periodontist focuses on the gums and the teeth’s underlying bone structure. They also place dental implants. All periodontists are dentists, but not all dentists are necessarily periodontists. Becoming a periodontist requires an additional two to three years of… More
Dentist or periodontist? For general oral health, visit your dentist regularly. If affected by serious gum disease, you’ll need the services of a periodontist. The team at Pacific Northwest Periodontics discusses the difference between a dentist and a periodontist and when the latter is required. Dentist vs. Periodontist A dentist treats teeth, gums, and other parts of the mouth. A periodontist focuses on the gums and the teeth’s underlying bone structure. They also place dental implants. All periodontists are dentists, but not all dentists are necessarily periodontists. Becoming a periodontist requires an additional two to three years of… More
Dentist or periodontist? For general oral health, visit your dentist regularly. If affected by serious gum disease, you’ll need the services of a periodontist. The team at Pacific Northwest Periodontics discusses the difference between a dentist and a periodontist and when the latter is required. Dentist vs. Periodontist A dentist treats teeth, gums, and other parts of the mouth. A periodontist focuses on the gums and the teeth’s underlying bone structure. They also place dental implants. All periodontists are dentists, but not all dentists are necessarily periodontists. Becoming a periodontist requires an additional two to three years of… More
Dentist or periodontist? For general oral health, visit your dentist regularly. If affected by serious gum disease, you’ll need the services of a periodontist. The team at Pacific Northwest Periodontics discusses the difference between a dentist and a periodontist and when the latter is required. Dentist vs. Periodontist A dentist treats teeth, gums, and other parts of the mouth. A periodontist focuses on the gums and the teeth’s underlying bone structure. They also place dental implants. All periodontists are dentists, but not all dentists are necessarily periodontists. Becoming a periodontist requires an additional two to three years of… More
Dentist or periodontist? For general oral health, visit your dentist regularly. If affected by serious gum disease, you’ll need the services of a periodontist. The team at Pacific Northwest Periodontics discusses the difference between a dentist and a periodontist and when the latter is required. Dentist vs. Periodontist A dentist treats teeth, gums, and other parts of the mouth. A periodontist focuses on the gums and the teeth’s underlying bone structure. They also place dental implants. All periodontists are dentists, but not all dentists are necessarily periodontists. Becoming a periodontist requires an additional two to three years of… More
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