March 2017

Periodontal disease is caused by the bacteria buildup infecting the bone, ligaments and gingiva. So in order to treat it we need to get rid of the cause of the problem. The first step to treating periodontal disease is to mechanically remove the bacteria. To do this your hygienist will do what is called a

Like I wrote about last time periodontal disease is characterized by bone loss. Periodontal disease is completely painless until it’s way too late. Things that could indicated you have periodontal disease are if your gums bleed when you brush or floss. Receding gums can be a symptom of periodontal disease. Bad breath is a common

Periodontal disease the loss of the bone that supports and holds in your teeth through bacterial infection. How does that happen? You always have bacteria in your mouth. This bacteria likes to congregate together and make a layer on your teeth. This is a bacterial biofilm, we also call it plaque. The plaque on your