Gum Disease or Periodontal disease is the major cause of tooth loss in adults. The symptoms of periodontal disease are often silent and unnoticed. Some symptoms you may be familiar with are:

• Bleeding of the Gums
• Bad Breath
• Receding Gums
• Swollen Mouth Tissue
• Pus Around Teeth
• Spaces Growing Between Teeth
• Pain in the Mouth
• Dark Red or Bright Red Gum Tissue
• Sore Teeth
• Changes in Bite

If you are suffering from any of these symptoms, we can help by providing effective treatment. It is also possible to have gum disease with no symptoms, which is why regular dental appointments are necessary.

Aside from the damage gum disease causes to teeth, gums, and jaw bones, current research shows that the bacteria causing gum disease is the same bacteria that causes Alzheimer’s and is linked to heart disease, diabetes, atherosclerosis, premature birth weight, and in rare cases infant mortality. Medicine and as follows, the public, have always viewed the mouth as a separate entity to the body. However, substantial amounts of current research is proving what dentists have always known, which is that the mouth is the gateway to your overall health. Gum disease is an active infection that you are swallowing on a daily basis. This has deleterious effects on the rest of the body.

Wanna know if you have gum disease? Take the gum disease quiz. click here to take the Gum Disease Quiz

Another test is to buy inter-proximal brushes like as these

Push them between your teeth like this

If you have any bleeding then you most likely have gum disease or at least early stages called gingivitis. Cleaning with interproximal brushes is a great adjunct to getting healthier tissues. However, they are not a cure all. In cases of gum disease, the bacteria live under the gums which cannot be reached by an interproximal brush. Only a dental professional can clean under the gums to remove the colonies of bone destroying bacteria.

The Good News
The good news is that we have several different highly effective ways of controlling periodontal disease!

• Our hygienist, Karen, is the best at very gently but thoroughly cleaning below the gums
• We have a tissue laser that can remove bacteria and promote healing
• PerioProtect, these non-invasive trays deliver treatment deep below the gum line. Fighting gum disease requires vigilance and repetition. Fortunately, it doesn’t always require surgery.
• The innovative Perio Protect Method® utilizes patented, non-invasive Perio Trays® that are proven to deliver treatment deep into periodontal pockets, where toothbrushes, rinse and floss fail to reach.

These customized trays end the cycle of disease by extending treatment from the dental chair to the comfort of home. They’re also the only periodontal medicine delivery mechanism with certified FDA clearance.
In only minutes a day, you can dramatically improve your oral health and, consequently, have a positive impact on your body’s overall health.
Perio Protect isn’t just for the most extreme cases of periodontal disease. It can also be used as a preventative measure. Many doctors prescribe it for healthy maintenance after a procedure.

Wonderful side effects include whiter teeth and fresher breath.