PERIODONTAL DISEASE

• Periodontal Care
• About Periodontal Disease
• Preventing Gum Disease
• Oral Hygiene
• Oral Pathology

Periodontal Care

Periodontal treatment is necessary when various conditions affect the health of your gums and the regions of your jawbone that hold your teeth in place. Retaining your teeth is directly dependent on proper periodontal care and maintenance.

Healthy gums enhance the appearance of your teeth, like a frame around a beautiful painting. When your gums become unhealthy, they can either recede or become swollen and red.

In later stages, the supporting bone is destroyed and your teeth will loosen, shift position, or fall out. These changes not only affect your ability to chew and speak, they also spoil your smile.