Gum Disease

Got Gum Disease?

Because gum disease is usually painless, you may not know you have it. Do you ever notice that your gums bleed when you brush? Do your gums ever feel tender or swollen?

Schedule an appointment with us immediately if you notice any of the following signs of gum disease:

• Gums that bleed when you brush your teeth;
• Red, swollen or tender gums;
• Gums that have pulled away from the teeth;
• Bad breath that doesn’t go away;
• Pus between your teeth and gums;
• Loose teeth;
• A change in the way your teeth fit together when you bite;
• A change in the fit of partial dentures.

Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, eventually leads to tooth decay and tooth loss when left untreated. The first stage is known as Gingivitis and will progress to periodontitis when left untreated. Periodontitis is an advanced stage of periodontal disease that causes gum lines to recede away from the teeth due to the build-up of plaque and tartar on your teeth. The receded sections of your gum become infected and pockets are formed that hold infection. Advanced periodontitis destroys the bone tissue as the gum line recedes causing the loose teeth that are eventually lost to inflict damage.

Treatment of Periodontal Disease

Periodontal disease is completely treatable. Once periodontal disease has been detected and diagnosed, advanced procedures individually tailored to your stage of gum disease are performed:

• Scaling and Root Planing
• Arestin Antibiotic Therapy
• Laser Non-Surgical Treatment of Gum Disease
• Periodontal Surgery

Schedule an Appointment with our Dentists and highly skilled board-certified Periodontist to treat your gum disease before it is too late!