Periodontal Treatment

90% of all systemic diseases are inflammatory in nature.  Periodontal disease is an infection of the gums and bones around the teeth.  It’s caused by the bacteria that grow naturally in your mouth.  If the bacteria are not removed thoroughly on a daily basis, they will increase in numbers and cause inflammation and infection of your gums.  Your gums will bleed when you brush.  If there is no intervention at this point, the inflammation will spread to the bone that supports the teeth.  When the bone becomes inflamed, it will begin to die causing the teeth to get loose.  If there is no intervention at this point, you can lose your teeth.  Periodontal disease is the number one cause of tooth decay in adults and is largely a preventable disease.

You can prevent periodontitis (also known as periodontal disease) by brushing and flossing daily and seeing your dentist for regular hygiene appointments.  This will allow for the mechanical removal of the sticky substance that’s called biofilm that forms on our teeth almost immediately after brushing.  The bacteria will stick to that sticky film and will remain there unless we remove the plaque daily.  Take care of your teeth and you will keep them for life.