Dr. Sang-Hoon Park

A periodontist performs periodontal plastic surgery to help restore damage caused by gum disease. Gum disease is an infection of gum tissues caused by the bacteria in plaque and tartar. The infection leads to antibodies being dispatched to the area, leading to inflammation and damage to structures that support teeth.Gingivitis is the first stage of…

Root surface debridement is typically recommended by a periodontist for patients that have gum disease. It is a minimally invasive and safe non-surgical procedure that is performed in the periodontist’s office. This article discusses root surface debridement in greater detail.It is helpful to understand the purpose of root surface debridement and when and why treatment…