Category: Periodontal Disease

Periodontal disease, better known as gum disease, is a common condition that affects almost half of adults over the age of 30 in the United States. It can happen as the result of bacteria that begin to attack the gums, leaving your teeth and their support structure vulnerable. While periodontal disease can cause serious problems […]

Despite being one of the most common medical problems in the U.S., many people are unaware that they have gum disease. In reality, nearly half of all adults over the age of 30 have active gum disease, and more than 70% of the over 65 population is living with gum disease. Due to the prevalence […]

Gum disease is one of the most common medical issues in the U.S. In fact, almost half of adults experience some form of gum disease. Despite these shocking statistics, many people remain unaware of what gum disease is, how harmful it can be, and what treatment is available. Laser-Assisted New Attachment Procedure, or LANAP, is […]

Periodontal disease (also known as periodontitis or gum disease) is a serious infection that affects the gums. It’s caused by the buildup of bacteria that sits on the teeth and gums, slowly eating away at the soft tissue before eventually reaching your teeth and even your bones. If periodontal disease is left untreated, it can […]

The CDC reports that periodontal disease affects more than 47.2 percent of adults over the age of thirty and more than 70.1 percent over the age of 65. Patients experience red and swollen gums, bad breath, problems chewing, sensitive teeth, and gums that have pulled away from teeth.   Traditionally, dentists dealt with the disease via […]

Every single feature about you is genetic. Patients regularly ask me if their genes have anything to do with their periodontal disease. They want to know if their parents’ gum disease has been inherited, for example. The answer is that a patient’s oral health is definitely affected by genetics, although the precise mechanisms are not […]

Laser therapy is often the preferred method of treating periodontal disease because it is easier on the patient. Laser treatment is minimally invasive, causes less discomfort, and leads to a quicker recovery than more conventional surgical treatments. With the laser, there is also less bleeding, swelling, and scaring, and the laser actually targets the diseased […]

A significant portion of our population believes that gum recession is not a serious dental problem as long as their teeth are stable and they do not have sensitivity to ice cream or sweets. This thinking could hardly be farther from the truth. Other than adversely affecting one’s appearance, gum recession can also have a […]