Why should I see a periodontist?
Your periodontal disease may progress to the point where only a periodontist may be able to help you. Periodontists receive extensive training, including 2-3 additional years beyond dental school, in order to learn state-of-the-art techniques for diagnosing and treating periodontal diseases. Dr. Desai continues to take hundreds of hours of continuing educational courses per year to stay abreast of the newest techniques in dentistry, dental implants and periodontal treatment.
More than likely, your periodontal disease has progressed to the point where a specialist, a periodontist, should treat you. Periodontists receive extensive training, including three additional years of education and training after becoming a general dentist, to learn the very latest techniques for diagnosing and treating periodontal diseases and to gain a detailed scientific background on all aspects of the diseases. Periodontists continue to take educational courses throughout their careers to stay abreast of the newest techniques in dentistry, dental implants and periodontal treatment. Because of the in-depth training mentioned above, a periodontist has treatment and diagnostic skills to handle your disease. Aside from treating periodontal diseases, there are other reasons to visit a periodontist. If you are missing one or more teeth, and are considering dental implants, a periodontist can help you decide if they are appropriate for you. In addition, a periodontist can also help cre
