periodontitis

What Is Periodontitis?

Periodontitis is a gum disease that is one of the most common oral problems among people. It occurs when the deeper periodontal structures and gums become inflamed. This inflammation causes gum bleeding, swelling, and redness. Inflammation is often caused by the accumulation of harmful bacteria around the teeth. It can spread to the roots of [...]

2018-09-28T14:14:26-04:00By |Periodontal (Gum) Disease|Comments Off on What Is Periodontitis?

Why Pain Isn’t the Only Indication of Gum Disease

Many people put off their regular dental appointments because life gets busy or they feel like their regular dental cleaning isn't necessary.  In fact, some people will even put off a dental visit until they actually have pain in their teeth or gums.  The truth is that pain isn't the only indication of a problem [...]

2018-07-16T13:29:36-04:00By |Periodontal (Gum) Disease|Comments Off on Why Pain Isn’t the Only Indication of Gum Disease
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