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Why do I have to alternate my maintenance between my general dentist and a periodontist?

April 26, 2017alternate dentist maintenance periodontist

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Why do I have to alternate my maintenance between my general dentist and a periodontist?

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The primary job of a periodontist is to monitor the health of your gums and assess your homecare to evaluate control of gum disease. Your general dentist is, in a sense, a specialist in detecting cavities and restoring diseased teeth. He or she will pay special attention to your restorative needs.