Periodontal (gum) diseases, including gingivitis and periodontitis, are serious infections that, left untreated, can lead to tooth loss. The word periodontal literally means ‘around the tooth’. Periodontal disease is a chronic bacterial infection that affects the gums and bone supporting the teeth.<\/p>\n
Periodontal disease can affect one tooth or many teeth. It begins when the bacteria in plaque (the sticky, colorless film that constantly forms on your teeth) cause the gums to become inflamed. <\/p>\n
You may be at risk of gum disease if you answer yes to any of the following questions:<\/p>\n
Do your gums ever bleed?
\nAre your teeth loose?
\nHave your gums receded, or do your teeth look longer?
\nDo you smoke or use tobacco products?
\nHave you had any adult teeth extracted?
\nHas it been more than 2 years since seeing a dentist?
\nHave any of your family members had gum disease?
\nIn the mildest form of the disease, gingivitis, the gums redden, swell and bleed easily. There is usually little or no discomfort. Gingivitis is often caused by inadequate oral hygiene. Gingivitis is reversible with professional treatment and good oral home care.<\/p>\n
Request an appointment or call our office to schedule a personal consultation during your next visit. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Periodontal (gum) diseases, including gingivitis and periodontitis, are serious infections that, left untreated, can lead to tooth loss. The word periodontal literally means ‘around the tooth’. Periodontal disease is a chronic bacterial infection that affects the gums and bone supporting the teeth. Periodontal disease can affect one tooth or many teeth. It begins when the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-15","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\n