Periodontal Care & Gum Disease

Periodontal (gum) diseases, including gingivitis and periodontitis, are serious infections that, left untreated, can lead to tooth loss. Periodontal disease can affect one tooth or many teeth. The main cause of periodontal disease is bacterial plaque, a sticky, colorless film that constantly forms on your teeth. However, many other factors such as smoking/ tobacco use, genetics, stress, medications, hormonal changes, diabetes/ systemic diseases, clenching/ grinding teeth, and poor nutrition/ obesity. As a matter of fact, a large percentage of the population has gum disease and doesn’t even know it. If it is determined you have periodontal disease we will take it seriously, educating and motivating you towards the appropriate treatment.

While recovering from gum disease, patients should frequently visit the hygienist for checkups. We educate our patients in the care of their gum tissue. Our comprehensive examination includes charting, diagnosis, and bad breath treatment. Recurrence is common, but with our talented hygiene team on your side, we can treat gum disease and keep your smile strong and healthy!

Periodontal treatments include:

• - Gum disease therapy
• - Scaling & root planing
• - Antibiotic treatment
• - Periodontal maintenance
• - Splinting
• - Occlusal & bite therapy