1 Following surgery, and especially with the help of a cast, severely broken toes take 6-8 weeks to heal, depending on the location and extent of the injury. 2  After such a long time in a cast, your foot may need some rehabilitation as described below.
A periodontist is a dentist who specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of periodontal disease, and in the placement of dental implants.Periodontists are also experts in the treatment of oral inflammation.he periodontist will also take a small measuring instrument called a probe and place it between the teeth and gums to determine the depth of those spaces, known as periodontal pockets; this helps the periodontist assess the health of the gums.
The dentist or hygienist may also: 1  Take an x-ray to see whether there is any bone loss. 2  Refer you to a periodontist. 3  Periodontists are experts in the diagnosis and treatment of gum disease and may provide you with treatment options that are not offered by your dentist. Medications. 2  There are hundreds of prescription and over the counter medications that can reduce the flow of saliva, which has a protective effect on the mouth. 3  Without enough saliva, the mouth is vulnerable to infections such as gum disease.