Periodontal Disease Treatment

Protect your gums and save your teeth. Early treatment for gum disease prevents tooth loss and restores oral health.
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What is periodontal disease?

Periodontal disease, commonly known as gum disease, is caused by harmful bacteria that build up around the teeth and gums. Without proper treatment, it can damage the tissues and bone that support your teeth and may eventually lead to tooth loss.

What Causes Gum Disease?

 Plaque buildup is the primary cause of gum disease, but several other factors can increase your risk. These may include hormonal changes, certain medical conditions such as diabetes, medications, smoking or tobacco use, poor oral hygiene, and a family history of gum disease.

Gum disease generally develops in two stages: gingivitis and periodontitis.

Gingivitis

Gingivitis is the earliest stage of gum disease and occurs when plaque and bacteria build up around the teeth, causing the gums to become irritated and inflamed. It is often painless, so many people may not realize they have it.

Common signs include red, swollen, or tender gums, bleeding when brushing or flossing, and persistent bad breath. With proper care and treatment, gingivitis can often be reversed. If left untreated, however, it may progress to periodontitis.

Periodontitis

Periodontitis is a more advanced form of gum disease that affects the gums and bone supporting your teeth. As inflammation progresses, the gums can pull away from the teeth, creating pockets where bacteria and debris can collect.

Over time, this infection can cause the supporting bone and tissue to deteriorate. As the bone supporting the teeth is lost, teeth may become loose and, in more advanced cases, may eventually need to be removed.

One of the challenges of periodontal disease is that it can develop with little or no pain. Regular dental visits, good brushing and flossing habits, and early treatment are important for maintaining healthy gums and protecting the teeth that support your smile.

Signs you may need treatment

Red & Swollen Gums

Bad Breath

Receding Gums & Pockets

Cracked Or Injured Tooth

What to expect

1

Diagnose

We check what causes your gum disease. Plaque is the primary cause, but other factors contribute: hormonal changes, illnesses such as diabetes, medications, bad habits such as smoking, poor oral hygiene like not brushing and flossing daily, and family history of dental disease. If gingivitis is left untreated, it may progress into periodontitis.

2

Treat

We provide verified information from the AAE and address common myths. Decades of research contradict the old “focal infection” theory from the 1920s that wrongly linked root canals to systemic disease like arthritis or heart disease.

3

Restore

In periodontitis, the inner layer of gum and bone pull away from teeth and form pockets that collect debris and become infected. Supporting gum tissue and bone (alveolar bone) deteriorates due to bacteria and an overly aggressive immune response, leading to loosening and loss of teeth. We provide deep cleaning and advanced periodontal treatment to stop bone loss and save your teeth.

Common questions

What causes gum disease?
Plaque is the primary cause. However, hormonal changes, illnesses like diabetes, certain medications, smoking, poor oral hygiene habits, and family history can all contribute to periodontal disease. Maintaining proper home oral care and regular dentist visits reduces your risk.
Gingivitis is the early, less serious stage caused by plaque buildup, causing red, swollen, bleeding gums and bad breath, often painless. If left untreated, it advances to periodontitis, where gum and bone pull away forming infected pockets, leading to progressive bone loss and loose teeth.
It is dangerous because it is often painless and symptomless, especially in early stages. Many people don’t know they have it until it is advanced. That’s why regular check-ups are crucial. When it progresses, you may notice bleeding, swelling, bad breath, and loose teeth.
Yes. If not properly treated, the destruction of tissue that surrounds and supports your teeth can result in tooth loss. In periodontitis, the supporting bone deteriorates, causing teeth to loosen and eventually fall out or require extraction if not treated.
Maintain proper home oral care – brush and floss daily to remove plaque, avoid bad habits like smoking, manage conditions like diabetes, and visit your dentist regularly. Early detection of gingivitis makes it reversible before it becomes serious periodontitis.