Periodontal Disease and Gingivitis
Periodontal Disease and gingivitis are diseases usually do not hurt. By some estimates, over 90% of the population have some form of active periodontal disease and/or gingivitis. Simply put, gingivitis is a reversible infection of the gums. It can be eliminated with a professional cleaning and thorough home care. However, this infection will easily return without continued personal and professional care.
Periodontal disease involves bone loss around the teeth. It is an infectious disease – not a natural disease of aging for example – that should be treated for optimal health. Once you have periodontal disease you will always have the bone loss unless it has been surgically corrected. You can however eliminate active periodontal disease so that the bone loss does not continue.
Advanced periodontal disease and gingivitis or gum disease prior to treatment.
Advanced periodontal disease and gum disease or gingivitis after treatment.
Leaving these diseases untreated is like leaving oozing sores anywhere else on your body! In our office we are happy to help you successfully treat these infections with gentle, through cleanings and periodontal therapy to help you get as healthy as you would like to be. Please call our office to schedule an appointment today at (970)242-3635. Even though these diseases are not glamorous to treat they are probably some of the most useful services we provide!