+**Periodontics** is the field of [dentistry](/wiki/dentistry) dedicated to the health of structures surrounding teeth, such as the [gums](/wiki/gums) and bone. It focuses on preventing and treating [gum disease](/wiki/gum_disease) to maintain overall [oral health](/wiki/oral_health).
+## See also
+- [Dental Care](/wiki/dental_care)
+- [Tooth](/wiki/tooth)
+- [Bone](/wiki/bone)
... 1 more lines