Patient Education

Welcome to our Patient Education Center. Here you can find answers to commonly asked questions about periodontal disease including why your dentist is referring you to a periodontist, what periodontal disease is, and what a periodontist does.

We also have provided information regarding periodontal disease and your health. Please take time to review this information to help us educate you.

• Referring You To a Periodontist

• What is Periodontal Disease?

• Risk Factors for Periodontal Disease

• Treatment of Periodontal Disease

• Does Periodontal Treatment Hurt?

• How Much Will the Treatment Cost?

• Benefits of Periodontal Treatment

• Your Health and Periodontal Disease

• Heart Disease and Gum Disease