Dr. Mark Winston Braithwaite D.D.S., M.A.
Periodontist | Periodontics
950 Campbell Ave Va Connecticut Healt West Haven CT, 06516About
Dr. Mark Braithwaite practices Periodontics in West Haven, CT. A periodontist is a dentist who specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of periodontal disease, and in the placement of dental implants. Dr. Braithwaite has expertise in the treatment of oral inflammation and often treats problematic periodontal cases, such as those with severe gum disease or a complex medical history. Some treatments that Dr. Braithwaite provides are scaling and root planing and root surface debridement.
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Dr. Mark W Braithwaite is a Periodontist with VA Connecticut Healthcare System.
The VA Connecticut Healthcare System’s mission is to serve and honor the men and women who are America’s veterans. Their vision is to provide veterans the world-class benefits and services they have earned - and to do so by adhering to the highest standards of compassion, commitment, excellence, professionalism, integrity, accountability, and stewardship.
Dr. Braithwaite holds a Doctorate of Dental Surgery Degree.
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. Periodontists receive extensive training in these areas, including three additional years of education beyond dental school. They are familiar with the latest techniques for diagnosing and treating periodontal disease and are also trained in performing cosmetic periodontal procedures.
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