As specialists in periodontics and dental implants, our team is primarily interested in two things, the first and the most important of which is saving your teeth. Many people don’t know what a periodontist is, much less, what to expect when they see one. A periodontist is a dentist with advanced education in the treatment of gum or ‘periodontal disease’. Most people lose their teeth due to complications from this affliction. More often than not this loss is unnecessary, and could have been prevented through treatment and education.