{"id":16160,"date":"2023-10-06T13:07:17","date_gmt":"2023-10-06T10:07:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.maxilla.ee\/parodontoloogia\/"},"modified":"2025-06-11T13:46:56","modified_gmt":"2025-06-11T10:46:56","slug":"periodontology","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.maxilla.ee\/en\/periodontology\/","title":{"rendered":"Periodontology"},"content":{"rendered":"

Periodontal treatment and periodontology<\/h2><\/div>

Periodontology is <\/span>a branch of dentistry<\/b> that focuses on <\/span>the health of the gums and jaws<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Periodontology, also known as <\/span>gum treatment<\/b>, involves the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of periodontal diseases \u2013 diseases that affect the gums and jaw structures.<\/span><\/p>\n

The periodontium is a term that describes the structure surrounding the teeth, including the jawbone and gums, which help hold the teeth in place and support their correct position in the mouth. This is where the name periodontology comes from.<\/span><\/p>\n

At Maxilla Dental Clinics, we offer comprehensive periodontitis treatment under the professional guidance of a periodontist.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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What is periodontitis?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Periodontitis is a serious gum disease that affects the gum tissue and jawbones that support your teeth. This disease falls under gum disease or periodontology. Periodontitis usually develops <\/span>as a result of <\/span>a milder form of gingivitis and is caused by a buildup of bacteria in the mouth. If left untreated, periodontitis can lead to tooth loss.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Main symptoms of periodontitis:<\/h3>\n