Healthy Mouth - Healthy Body
Without your gums to hold your teeth in place, your smile would be nonexistent. Healthy gums are the first step to complete oral health. Taking care of periodontal problems is how we begin dental treatment with our new patients. More people lose teeth from periodontal disease than cavities. We want your restorative treatments to last. Healthy gums are critical for that to happen.

The bacteria that cause periodontal disease have also been linked to serious health problems such as heart diseases, poor circulation leading to diabetic concerns, strokes, premature and low birth weight babies and even certain types of cancers. When we treat periodontal disease, our concern is for your overall health, not just your teeth. More than 85 percent of people have some level of periodontal or gum disease. Why? Often, it is misdiagnosed or simply ignored. We use advanced training and technology to diagnose and treat periodontal disease before it becomes a major threat to your health.

Symptoms
There often are no symptoms. Gums can recede, leaving teeth vulnerable to decay, abscesses and tooth loss - all without any bleeding or tenderness. But many people have at least minor symptoms, which can include the following:

• Bleeding when brushing or flossing
• Puffiness or tenderness of the gums
• Halitosis (bad breath)
• Loose-feeling teeth

Available Treatment
We have all the newest technologies to make your treatment more accurate, comfortable and predictable than ever before. It is now possible to reverse and even cure gum disease and solve the aesthetic and comfort difficulties that accompany the disease.

Periodontal disease presents itself with a build-up of plaque and tartar causing bacteria in the pockets in your mouth. One of the first steps in cleaning and healing your gums is to remove the buildup with our ultrasonic scaler. The scaler has a very small scaling tip that produces a soft ultrasonic vibration. These ultrasonic vibrations are combined with a delicate jet of water to provide us with a gentle and effective method of removing calculus and reducing the number of harmful bacteria below the gum line.

If we detect infection, we will apply an antibiotic solution directly into the pocket after it's been scaled and planed to promote healing. We might feel that it is necessary to prescribe a course of oral antibiotics to further combat the infection. Once the source of infection has been removed, your gums will begin to heal, and tighten around your teeth.

Our high-tech lasers can also aid in diagnosing the disease and treat your gums without pain or bleeding.