Periodontology isn’t a word that you hear very often. As such, you may not understand its meaning. In simplest terms, you want pink gums. They’re the sign of a healthy mouth. A periodontist is a person who helps you in situations when your gums aren’t in optimal condition.
Of course, gums aren’t the only focus for periodontists. These professionals also work on other parts of the mouth, ones you don’t think about often – but use regularly. For example, the part of the jawbone that supports your teeth is the alveolar process. Any issues with this part of the jaw could lead to tooth loss, especially in women. That’s because it’s the bone portion that hosts tooth sockets. When your alveolar process deteriorates or breaks, you need a periodontist to reset it and secure your teeth.
Similarly, the cementum is the tissue that connects your teeth and gums. It’s a calcified substance with a simple purpose. Cementum protects the roots of your teeth. To do this, it connects the alveolar bone with the teeth via the periodontal ligament. Commonly known as the PDL, this ligament is supportive in nature and 70 percent water in composition. The rest of it is cells and fibers. When your PDL is unhealthy, the attached tooth doesn’t erupt correctly, which means it doesn’t grow right.
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