Periodontal Dentistry is the specialty of dentistry that studies supporting structures of teeth, as well as diseases and conditions that affect them. The supporting tissues are known as the periodontium, which includes the gingiva (gums), alveolar bone, cementum, and the periodontal ligament.
Damage to your gums, including infections and periodontal disease, can be very serious. There are direct links between gum disease and heart disease, stroke, diabetes, as well as other ailments throughout the body.