When to See a Periodontist. Anytime is a good time to be seen by a periodontist for evaluation. A periodontist is a dentist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of problems that affect the gums and other supporting tissues of the teeth, and in the placement of dental implants.
DISTRIBUTION: The eastern ribbon snake can typically be found in the eastern United States and southeastern Canada. It ranges from the southern region of New England throughout southern Ohio and Indiana to the Mississippi River.
Range and Habitat: Eastern ribbon snakes are found throughout the eastern US, but are absent from much of the Appalachian Mountains. In our region, they are found in the Piedmont and Coastal Plain, but become progressively more common from the Mountains to the Coast.