The name used for treatment of gum disease. This service is frequently included in Basic Dental plans, but sometimes it is included in the Major restorative section of the plan (if applicable).

Relating to the tissues that support the teeth (associated gum and bone).

Pertaining to the supporting and surrounding tissues of the teeth.

adjective, Greek peri = around, and odont = tooth.

Referring to the supporting tissues of the teeth including the gums and bone.

Refers to the gums or tissues surrounding the teeth. Periodontics is the specialty of dentistry that deals with the health and diseases of the gums. Periodontal disease is very common. It is usually associated with chronic infection, poor nutrition, or poor dental hygiene. The gums and mouth may well reflect medical problems and imbalances in other parts of the body.

relating to the gums and bone structure that surrounds and supports teeth

Means "around the tooth"

The area of tissue and bone that support the teeth.

relating to the tissue surrounding the root of a tooth .

Of or pertaining to the tissue and bone that support teeth.

Pertaining to the area immediately around a tooth.

Pertaining to or around the root portion of a tooth.

Fibrous membranes that surround a tooth and attach it to the bone of the jaw.

Relating to the tissue and bone that supports the tooth (from peri, meaning "around," and odont, "tooth").

Pertaining to the gums.

Pertaining to your gums. For example periodontal disease is gum disease.

Relating to the gums and bones that surround the teeth.