Periodontal Disease
When patients do not take good care of their oral health, they may develop a condition known as periodontal disease. Periodontal disease, which is often referred to by patients as gum disease, is an inflammatory condition that occurs due to bacteria in the mouth that is left untreated.
The initial stage of periodontal disease is known as gingivitis. Patients will know that they have gingivitis when they struggle with battling persistent bad breath, have swollen, and red gum tissue, and notice blood on their floss and toothbrush when caring for their smile. At this point, patients are urged to contact LaserDentalAssocaites.com for an examination to properly diagnose their condition and reverse it before it becomes a serious concern.
If left unaddressed, gingivitis advances into periodontitis, which is irreversible and incurable. However, patients who have periodontal disease at the later stages can work closely with a dentist to get the problem under control with deep cleaning and antibiotics. Patients with advanced stages of periodontal disease will also need to visit their dentist frequently for checkups to monitor the condition and ensure it doesn't get worse.
At Laser Dental Associates, we believe in offering patients the services they require to bring their smile back to health-and keep it that way!
The initial stage of periodontal disease is known as gingivitis. Patients will know that they have gingivitis when they struggle with battling persistent bad breath, have swollen, and red gum tissue, and notice blood on their floss and toothbrush when caring for their smile. At this point, patients are urged to contact LaserDentalAssocaites.com for an examination to properly diagnose their condition and reverse it before it becomes a serious concern.
If left unaddressed, gingivitis advances into periodontitis, which is irreversible and incurable. However, patients who have periodontal disease at the later stages can work closely with a dentist to get the problem under control with deep cleaning and antibiotics. Patients with advanced stages of periodontal disease will also need to visit their dentist frequently for checkups to monitor the condition and ensure it doesn't get worse.
At Laser Dental Associates, we believe in offering patients the services they require to bring their smile back to health-and keep it that way!