Periodontist
is a dentist who specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of gum (periodontal) disease and bad breath. Periodontists receive extensive training in these areas, including three additional years of Post graduation in a dental college.

From simple cases of gum bleeding and bad breath, Periodontists treat more problematic periodontal cases, such as those with severe gum disease or a complex medical history. They perform a wide range of treatment procedures, such as scaling and root planning and debridement (in which the infected surface of the root is cleaned and damaged tissue is removed). They can also treat patients with severe gum problems using a range of surgical procedures called 'flap surgeries'.

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