Periodontics deals with the areas surrounding and supporting your teeth, namely the gums and bones. If you floss religiously and have good oral hygiene you will hopefully not have to visit one until you are really old. My bad about the flossing part. My dentist recommended this office and Dr B and his staff have reversed my early onset gingivitis(yeah, it’s a real thing, not just made up by toothpaste manufacturers) The Dr really cares about what he does, and works with those who do not have dental insurance. His assistant Pat makes the patient laugh and feel like everything will be ok. 4.5 floss em if you got em Unilocal