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 young snakes usually reach maturity at about 2 years old, at a length of around 75 centimetres. Predators of the eastern ribbon snake include small mammals, such as otters, raccoons and minks, as well as a variety of other animals, including herons, and even other snakes, snapping turtles, bullfrogs and large fish.