Get matched, free, with a licensed periodontist near you

What RootLine does

RootLine does not diagnose, treat, or provide dental care. We are not a dental office. We share general educational information and help you get matched with licensed periodontists who may be able to help.

If you are worried about bleeding gums, gum recession, loose teeth, bad breath, deep cleaning, gum grafts, implants, or other gum concerns, the next step is an in-person exam with a licensed dentist or periodontist. A periodontist is a dentist who focuses on gum disease, gum surgery, and tooth-supporting bone. If you are not sure what that means, see what is a periodontist.

Our matching service is free to you. You can compare your options, choose who you want to contact, and confirm the visit details directly with the provider.

If you have severe pain, facial swelling, fever, or trouble breathing or swallowing, seek urgent dental or medical care right away.

What the form asks for

Our form is simple by design. It asks for contact details and general request details only so we can help with a match.

It may ask for things like:
- Your name
- Phone number or email
- City, ZIP code, or preferred area
- Preferred language
- General request details, such as whether you want an exam, a second opinion, or information about common services

It does not ask for a medical history, dental history, medications, or sensitive records.

You can start here: Get matched.

If you are still learning about gum problems, these guides may help before you choose a provider:
- Stages of gum disease
- Gum disease treatment

What happens after you submit

Here is the usual process:

1. You share your contact and request details.
2. We look for licensed periodontists in or near your area who match your request as closely as possible.
3. You review your options. You decide whether to contact a provider or move forward.
4. The provider explains next steps. That may include scheduling an exam, discussing timing, and reviewing office policies.
5. You confirm the plan and price directly with the provider before any treatment.

This is important: a periodontist can only tell you what care may be appropriate after an exam and diagnosis. Online information cannot replace that visit.

Many people use RootLine because they want a simpler way to start, especially if they are new to the US system, want language support, or are unsure which gum specialist to call first.

You stay in control

Using a matching service should make things easier, not push you into treatment. With RootLine, you stay in control at each step.

• You compare available options
• You choose who to contact
• You ask questions before booking or agreeing to care
• You confirm the treatment plan, timeline, and real price with the provider
• You decide whether to move forward

If you want help preparing for the first visit, read questions to ask a periodontist. Good questions include what the exam includes, what the diagnosis means, what options are available, what the likely costs are, and whether follow-up visits may be needed.

No one can honestly promise a specific result, healing time, or total cost before an exam. Care depends on the diagnosis, how many teeth or areas are involved, the provider, insurance, and where you live.

What gum care may cost

It is normal to ask about price early. Costs vary a lot, so any numbers you see online should be treated as typical ranges, not quotes.

Common periodontal services may fall in ranges like these:
- Deep cleaning (scaling and root planing): about $150-$400 per quadrant
- Gum graft: about $600-$1,200 per site
- Periodontal flap or pocket-reduction surgery: about $1,000-$3,000 per area
- Bone graft: about $300-$1,200
- Routine periodontal maintenance: about $115-$300 per visit
- Dental implant: about $3,000-$6,000 per tooth all-in over time

The real price depends on the diagnosis, the number of teeth or areas treated, the provider, insurance, and your area. Before you agree to treatment, ask the provider for a clear breakdown.

For more detail, see costs and does insurance cover gum treatment.