Should I Be Concerned When Referred to a Periodontist?

Should I Be Concerned When Referred to a Periodontist?
  1. Comprehensive Dental Examination
  2. Advanced Treatment
  3. Specialized Gum Procedures
  4. Preventive Care
  5. Contact Our Practice Today

Being referred to a periodontist should be the least of your concerns. Periodontists play a crucial role in ensuring optimal gum health. They focus on the gingival tissues and the underlying jawbone, ensuring you are of sound oral health. Periodontists prevent, diagnose, treat, and manage oral conditions such as gum disease and other conditions affecting your periodontal health. Here are the top reasons to see a periodontist if you have gum disease or related oral issues.

Comprehensive Dental Examination


Periodontists conduct comprehensive dental examinations to determine the health of your gums and the surrounding soft tissues. These specialists perform various tests, including X-rays, biopsies, and scans, to detect issues affecting your gums and supporting bone structure. Proper diagnosis is crucial in establishing the appropriate treatment for oral problems.

Advanced Treatment


Periodontists are dental specialists with vast experience and knowledge in diagnosing, treating, and preventing oral diseases that impact the gums. They offer specialized expertise in treating periodontal diseases. Your periodontist may recommend various surgical and non-surgical procedures, such as root planing, scaling, and deep cleaning, to treat periodontitis and other related conditions. They may also perform advanced treatments like pocket reduction and bone grafting to restore your oral health and dental function.

Specialized Gum Procedures


The appearance of your gums is vital to your facial aesthetics and oral health. Periodontists can perform various cosmetic procedures to improve your overall look and restore your radiant smile. Common gum procedures include gum grafting, contouring, and crown lengthening. These solutions can help enhance your facial symmetry and shape, resulting in a youthful and attractive look.

Preventive Care


Preventive care is one of the most important roles of a periodontist. Aside from treatment, these dental specialists provide preventive guidelines to help patients limit the onset of periodontal disease and other related oral concerns.

Contact Our Practice Today


If you have periodontal disease or any other related issue, a periodontist can help. Periodontists offer specialized treatment to address your concerns and prevent further progression of underlying oral issues. Contact us today to speak with our specialists and to book an appointment with our team.

Meet Our Doctors

Dr. Melody Schiffer

Dr. Melody Schiffer was born and raised in Westchester, NY, and graduated from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor before continuing her education at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. She completed her periodontics and implant dentistry residency at New York University College of Dentistry and is a diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology. Dr. Schiffer is an active member of several dental associations and frequently lectures nationwide. She lives in Suwanee with her husband and two daughters and enjoys community services, traveling, exercising, following Michigan football, and spending time with her family.

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Dr. Nisha Kancherla

Dr. Nisha Kancherla was born and raised in Glen Dale, WV. She earned her dental degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine and completed her residency in periodontics at the University of Illinois Chicago College of Dentistry. Dr. Kancherla also earned a master’s degree in oral science for her research in genetics and stem cell research, which she published in Molecular Cancer Research. She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and has been in practice for eight years.

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