Category: Periodontist

Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease occurs when plaque, a sticky substance made of bacteria and food particles, accumulates in the pockets between your teeth and the gums holding them. Gum disease can both, be prevented as well as treated. However, the risk of gum disease going unnoticed, the possibility of tooth loss, painful […]

Periodontal disease is caused by a bacterial infection that can spread around the root of the teeth. The condition can cause tooth bone reduction and if left untreated can damage your teeth and cause tooth loss. Since it involves harm to the gums and the supporting bone structure beneath them, it is recommended to get […]

Many people have heard the word periodontist, but they don’t know what a periodontist does. A periodontist performs the same general dentistry techniques that a normal dentist would, but a periodontist also provides the extra care that can only come from extensive experience in deep gum, teeth, and jawbone care. We specialize in treating gum […]

In the near future, a periodontist may be working even more closely with cardiologists and heart specialists. While, at this moment, there is a lot of speculation about the connection between the gum diseases and heart diseases, much research remains to be done before a fully formed opinion can be offered. What is interesting though, […]