The beauty of our mouth comes from the brightly shining teeth and well pinkish stippled gums. If anyone of these goes into a downtrodden condition, our esthetics goes for a toss. However, with changing times and advancing technologies, it has become really easy to take care of our teeth. So many products have come up with renewed ingredients which render our teeth and gums with health and proper cleanliness.

But many times, we do encounter problems which are not in our control. The condition of our gums and teeth deteriorate so much that it becomes next to impossible for them to return back to their normal state. This is when a periodontist’s role comes into play. Many times due to lack of care and left to no one’s notice, the gums tend to deposit plaque which turn gradually into tarter and then eventually a thick blackish green layer of calculus is formed which is very difficult to remove with the help of a toothbrush. Now if the condition has been reached to this level, chances are that you may need a periodontist very soon to remove this hard stuck calculus through a scaler. Apart from the calculus, there are stains that get deposited over a period of time which are so hard and completely burnished with the teeth. it is very difficult to remove these stains, so a periodontist who Is specialized in the gums and its related problems can be very helpful in this regard.

For choosing the right periodontist, one must take into consideration the following list.

1. Always check for his qualifications. He should have a masters degree in this particular branch. In addition, he should have a specialized diploma or a fellowship in any particular dental procedure.
2. For how long has the periodontist been practicing is a major question in itself. To find out the number of surgical and non-surgical procedures he has done to know a gist of what his experience is.
3. If he has a website or a social media account, look for what his patients have to say in the testimonies section. This will give you an idea as to what procedures he is an expert in and what his success rate is.
4. What his diagnosis and treatment plans are also very important to know. You can always have two to three opinions and match them all to guesstimate how well he can manage without invasive procedures.
5. What are the seating conditions in his private practice? Since the periodontal procedures require a lot of time spent on the patient chair, it needs to be quite comfortable.
6. When finding a periodontist, it is very much required that he should not be practicing alone. Since there are many other dental problems associated with the gums, it is essential that other multi-specialty dentists must also practice in the same place.
7. The staff of the periodontist you choose should be very co-operating and humble so that they may help you calm down and relieve your anxieties before any major or minor surgeries or scaling.
8. Always make sure that the periodontist resides near your vicinity. Visiting him can become easy and non-fussy in emergency situations.
9. Visit the periodontist practice at least once before choosing him and see whether he follows all the prescribed protocol of sterilization and rules regarding disposal of the garbage and used needles.