Should you require specialty care, your primary dentist will advise you of your choices and help arrange transfer of care
My gums bleed. Do I have periodontal disease?

You should speak with your Park Dental doctor about bleeding gums. Bleeding gums can be a sign of periodontal disease, an infection of the tissues that support your teeth.

Other symptoms of periodontal disease may include tender, red, or swollen gums. Gums that have pulled away from your teeth. Frequent bad breath. Loose teeth. If you have any of these symptoms, call your Park Dental doctor today.

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Specialty Care

Should you require specialty care, your primary dentist will advise you of your choices and help arrange transfer of care. You may be referred to one or more of the following specialists at www.thedentalspecialists.com:

  • Oral Surgeons. Dental specialists who extract teeth and specialize in surgery of the mouth, jaws, and face.

  • Periodontists. Dental specialists who diagnose and treat the tissues that support and surround the teeth.

  • Endodontists. Dental specialists who diagnose and treat injuries to and diseases of the pulp and root.

  • Pediatric Dentists. Dental specialists who provide specialty dental care for children from birth through adolescence.

  • Prosthodontists. Dental specialists who restore natural teeth and replace missing teeth.

For detailed information about specialty care, ask your Park Dental doctor or visit the American Dental Association.