|
|
|
|
NewsComing Soon ..... |
Understanding Periodontal Disease (Gum Disease)
Don’t ignore gum disease!Research has linked periodontal disease to problems in many other areas of the body. In addition, if you battle other health issues such as diabetes, you may be at greater risk for developing periodontal disease. Treatment of periodontal disease is aimed at controlling the levels of bacteria and the destructive inflammatory processes they initiate. With PerioLase® technology you avoid the traditional surgical treatment. PerioLase® treatment will regenerate lost bone and gum tissue. To learn more about this procedure please call and schedule an appointment to meet Dr. Hopgood and have all of your questions answered.
Advanced Dental Concepts
Copyright © 2005 Advanced Dental Concepts, All
Rights Reserved |
Periodontal
disease is sadly a common diagnosis among many of the adult American population.
In rare situations, periodontal disease can even impact children. Periodontal
disease, also referred to as "gum disease" by many, is a chronic infection
of the gum tissues caused by the bacteria found in the oral cavity. The
early stages of this disease can be identified by inflammation of the
gum tissues (gingivitis). As the disease progresses, the inflammation
travels to the deeper tissues and begins to destroy the bone and gum tissue
that supports the teeth. If left untreated, bone loss can continue until
ultimately, the teeth are lost. Periodontal disease is one of the major
causes of tooth loss in adults and has recently been tied to several other
systemic maladies including some forms of heart disease.