Restore Gum Health & Fresh Breath with Periodontal Care
Gum disease (periodontal disease) is an infection of the tissues that surround and support your teeth. Early-stage gum disease, known as gingivitis, is common and reversible. If left untreated, it can progress to periodontitis, causing gum recession, bone loss, tooth mobility, and chronic bad breath.
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Gum Disease
What Is Periodontal Disease?
Periodontal disease is driven by bacterial infection and a destructive inflammatory response. It can cause persistent bleeding, bad breath, loose teeth, and bone loss. Effective care addresses both the bacteria and the environmental factors that allow them to thrive.
Did you know? Advanced gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss in adults — but early treatment is highly effective.
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Why ?
Why Gum Disease Develops
Common Causes & Risk Factors
The bacteria that cause periodontal disease thrive under specific conditions. Understanding these drivers is the first step to prevention.
Plaque that isn't removed hardens into tartar, which harbors bacteria that inflame gums and lead to periodontal disease.
Infrequent brushing and flossing allow bacteria to accumulate below the gumline, increasing risk for gingivitis and periodontitis.
Tobacco use impairs blood flow to the gums, weakens healing, and significantly raises the risk and severity of gum disease.
Chronic illnesses like diabetes, certain autoimmune disorders, and medications that cause dry mouth can worsen periodontal health.
Some people inherit a higher susceptibility to gum disease. Risk also increases with age and cumulative exposure to risk factors.
High-sugar diets, poor nutrition, stress, and inadequate hydration contribute to bacterial growth and impaired gum healing.
Gum Disease Treatment Options
Personalized, evidence-based treatment plans to control infection, reduce pocket depths, and protect your teeth and bone.
Comprehensive Evaluation
Non-Surgical Therapy (Scaling & Root Planing)
Adjunctive Therapies
Surgical & Regenerative Options (If Needed)
Maintenance & Prevention
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Accurate diagnosis of dental diseases ensures effective treatment plans, helping to maintain oral health and prevent further complications.
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From gum therapy to dry mouth management, we provide complete dental care for lasting oral freshness and health.
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FAQs
Everything you need to know about dental care
Find quick answers to common questions about our dental services, procedures, and patient care in our FAQ section.
Early gum disease (gingivitis) usually shows as red, swollen, or bleeding gums, especially during brushing or flossing. It's reversible with professional care and improved home hygiene.
Yes. Periodontal bacteria produce volatile sulfur compounds (VSCs) that cause halitosis. Treating the underlying gum infection often reduces chronic bad breath.
Treatment begins with a clinical exam and may include deep cleaning (scaling & root planing), improved home care, antimicrobial rinses, and in advanced cases, surgery or gum grafting.
Untreated periodontitis can lead to bone loss and tooth mobility that ultimately causes tooth loss. Early detection and treatment greatly reduce this risk.
Patients with periodontal disease usually require more frequent maintenance visits — commonly every 3–4 months — so your dentist can monitor healing and control bacterial levels.
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