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.
The ribbon snake generally has a more slender profile and will have a shorter tail than the garter snake. On the ribbon snake, the lateral stripes that extend down the sides are located on the third and fourth scale row. Garter snakes side stripes are located on the second and third scale rows.