Our Services

Gum Disease

Did you know that…

• 75% of adult tooth loss is caused by gum disease
• Approximately 80% of the population has some degree of gum disease
• Gum disease is an active infection of the gums and jawbones caused by the colonization of bacteria underneath the tartar on your teeth
• Bacteria and the chemical by-products that the body uses to fight these bacteria can enter the blood stream and cause serious problems in distant parts of the body
• There are often no obvious symptoms of gum disease for a long time
• Scientists have now linked gum disease to heart disease, stroke, diabetes, pre-mature births, and low birth weight

In addition to causing problems in other parts of your body, we can’t repair your teeth or do cosmetic work on teeth with unhealthy gums.

The good news is that gum disease can be treated and even prevented. In conjunction with our on-staff periodontist, we are fully equipped to offer our patients a wide range of treatments and services.

We offer the following services and products:

• Charting and Diagnostic Services
• Thorough Gum Examination
• X-rays
• Arestin - An innovative antibiotic gel that is applied to the gums and helps to keep
  bacteria out
• Scaling and Root Planing
• Gum Surgery
• Implants
• Patient Education - important information about gum disease and prevention