For many, the early symptoms of gum disease may seem mild enough to go away on their own. It is true that gingivitis, the earliest stage of periodontal disease, can often be reversed with professional care and consistent brushing and flossing. However, once gum disease progresses into periodontitis, your condition does not simply disappear without […]
Read MoreIf you have advanced periodontal disease, you may have heard about “pocket reduction” as a treatment option. However, what does that treatment involve? Pocket reduction surgery, also called osseous surgery, is a periodontal procedure used to treat more advanced gum disease when deep pockets have formed between the teeth and gums. Those pockets can trap […]
Read MoreWhile it can be an effective method of addressing oral health issues, surgery is not the only way to treat periodontal disease. Non-surgical treatments are often the first step for gingivitis and mild to moderate periodontitis, with the goal of removing infection, reducing inflammation, and helping you keep your natural teeth as long as possible. […]
Read MoreIf gum disease runs in your family, you may wonder whether that makes you more likely to develop it yourself. Many patients ask, “Is periodontal disease hereditary or does gum disease run in families?” While not entirely caused by genetics alone, your genes and family history can contribute to the development of periodontal disease. Genetics […]
Read MoreWhether periodontal disease can be reversed depends on its stage and severity. Gingivitis, emerging as the start of periodontal disease, is generally self-reversible with proper treatment and consistent at-home care. This is why many patients search for ways to reverse gum disease in its earliest stage. Once the disease progresses to periodontitis, however, the damage […]
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