If you’re looking for a periodontist in Enola and you’re wondering whether or not you need a referral from a general practitioner or dentist first, the answer will depend on your specific needs. Most of the patients we see at the Pennsylvania Center for Periodontology are referred to us from primary care doctors. However, we do have the ability to consult with new patients directly for certain procedures. This would depend on your specific set of circumstances and oral health.
Since we’re always welcoming of self-referred patients, we’d like to provide you with some tips and helpful information to help you decide if you need to see a periodontist.
What is a periodontist?
There can be many reasons for a patient to need to see a periodontist. A periodontist is someone who has gone through additional training to become an expert in the gums, diseases of the gums, and ways to treat gum disease. They can also specialize in the placement of dental implants. Their expertise allows them to treat more complex diseases of the gums and those patients with medical histories that make treatment of the gums more complicated. Although a lot of issues with the gums can be addressed be treated with help from your dentist, there are times when consulting with a periodontist is necessary. At the Pennsylvania Center for Periodontology, we provide a number of different procedures and treatments, including:
- Gingival Contour Sculpting
- Periodontal Disease Therapy
- Periodontal Laster Treatments
- Implants and Tooth Replacement
- Esthetics & Cosmetics
- Dental Crown Lengthening
- Emergency Dental Care
- Anesthesia and Sedation
- Periodontal Maintenance
More information about each of these procedures can be found at paperiocenter.com. If you feel you have a dental need that might fall within our scope of care, feel free to schedule a consultation and we’ll be more than happy to speak with you. We’ll work with you to help you reach your dental health goals!