Many people know how serious gum disease is. Not only does it cause permanent tooth loss when left untreated, but dental research links it to heart disease, stroke and other serious health problems. If you have bleeding gums and think you have gum disease, we offer the following services to help you treat and maintain your teeth:

• Charting and diagnostic services
• In office periodontal therapy and treatment
• Medications to treat gum disease
• Delivery of antimicrobial agents
• Therapeutic removal of calculus, toxins and micro organisms from the teeth roots
• Continuous maintenance of periodontal disease
• Home care instructions and counseling

Periodontal Gum Disease

Periodontal Gum Disease is the most common disease in the United States. As many as 80% of the population suffer from some level of Periodontal or Gum Disease. This may be an early stage of the disease called gingivitis (inflamed gums), which is relatively easy to treat, or it may be more advanced periodontitis which is more difficult to treat and may result in the loss of teeth.  The best defense against Periodontal Disease is quality daily home care and more frequent professional cleaning appointments. Your dentist and hygenists will check your teeth and gums to see if there is evidence of Periodontal Disease at your initial visit.  If there is, she will recommend treatment to stop the damage to the supporting tissues of the teeth.  Recent studies have linked Periodontal Disease to heart disease and heart attacks. If you suspect you may have gum diease call us today for an exam to be sure that your teeth and gums are healthy.