It’s scary to consider, but every part of the body is prone to disease in some way. The mouth is no exception, but there is a piece of good news to remember: if you can recognize the signs and symptoms of gum disease in its early stages, you can take strategic measures to restore health to your mouth and prevent your gum disease from progressing.

Early Gum Disease: Gingivitis

Gum disease, formally known as periodontal disease, begins in the form of gingivitis. Poor oral hygiene is the leading cause of gingivitis since skimping on brushing and flossing allows plaque to build up on the gums and in-between the teeth. That plaque eventually hardens under the gumline and turns into tartar, which attracts bacteria and cause irritation along the gumline. As a result, gingivitis is defined by red, swollen gums that bleed easily. [Read more…]

 

Gum disease has the ability to turn your life upside down. Just like any disease, it can spread from its original site in your mouth and quickly threaten other parts of your body. Rather than allowing gum disease to limit your lifespan or diminish your quality of life, take advantage of a revolutionary new periodontal disease treatment called LANAP.

The Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure (LANAP) is an innovative laser alternative to gum surgery for patients battling periodontal disease. If you value the preservation of your health and want to prevent infection from spreading even deeper into your gum tissue and bone, LANAP has the power to keep you smiling wide.

What Should You Know About Periodontal Disease? [Read more…]

Periodontal disease is a serious health condition that shouldn’t be ignored, especially now that a safe, comfortable, and effective alternative to surgery exists! Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure (LANAP) is an innovative laser alternative to gum surgery for patients battling periodontal disease. If you value the preservation of your oral health and want to prevent infection from spreading even deeper into your gum tissue and bone, LANAP can save your smile.

A Quick Introduction to Periodontal Disease

It’s no secret that periodontal disease is bad news, but are you familiar with its exact causes, symptoms, and consequences? Periodontal disease is an infection of the structures that support and surround your teeth. Warning signs of periodontal disease include gums that bleed easily, gums that have pulled away from the teeth, loose teeth, change in bite, and persistent bad breath. If this condition isn’t treated, it leads to the rapid loss of tissue and bone throughout the mouth, which causes widespread tooth loss. [Read more…]

The majority of Americans hold a common and dangerous misconception regarding oral health; they believe that the health of the mouth does not have a correlation to overall physical and emotional wellness. The truth is that your oral health has a direct and dramatic impact on the health of your body and mind. This doesn’t just mean your teeth, either; it also includes your gums. If your gums are threatened by gum disease, then your body becomes threatened as well.

How Do We Define Gum Disease?

Your gums are meant to protect and support your teeth the same way that your skin is meant to protect and support your muscles and bones. When poor oral habits allow bacteria, food particles, and other debris to invade the small spaces between your teeth and worth their way into your gums, they fester and trigger inflammation and infection in the gums. Over time, if those issues aren’t treated, they are likely to progress into gum disease. The first stage of gum disease, called gingivitis, can be reversed with strategic oral care and regular dental checkups, but the more advanced stage of gum disease called periodontitis is more difficult to resolve. Periodontitis occurs when the gums pull away from the teeth, bone and ligaments in the mouth begin to break down, and teeth fall out. [Read more…]