The ABCs of treating periodontal disease

How Serious is Periodontal Disease?

Nov. 22, 2017<br>If you’ve been diagnosed with gingivitis, a mild form of gum disease, you want to be sure it doesn’t progress into full-blown periodontal disease. Periodontitis is a more serious gum infection that damages the soft tissue in your gums and destroys the bone structure that supports your teeth. Periodontal disease can eventually cause teeth to loosen or even fall out<br>The good news is that periodontal disease, for the most part, is preventable. It’s most commonly caused by poor oral…

How is Periodontal Disease Treated?

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Your Guide to Periodontal Disease

Learn the Signs of Periodontal Disease

Periodontal (gum) diseases are sometimes called “silent” because those who have them may not experience painful symptoms. But certain signs point to the existence of these common diseases. If you are experiencing any of the symptoms below, it is time to visit our office so these problems

What is Periodontal Disease Therapy?

Suffering from gum disease? Periodontal disease, which is also referred to as gum disease, is an infection of the structures around the teeth. Once gum disease sets in, a dentist can treat it with periodontal disease therapy. Dr. Eric Eby at Eby Dental Care in Okemos, MI, offers a variety of gum dis

What is Periodontal Disease and How to Prevent it?

Periodontal disease, also known as gum disease, is comprised of two separate words: perio which means around and dontal, meaning teeth. Periodontal disease is an infection of the gum that surrounds the teeth. Periodontal disease is a progressive condition that can destroy soft tissue rapidly.The leading cause of gum disease or periodontal disease is poor oral hygiene. The early stage of periodontal disease is referred to…

What Is Periodontal Disease, And What Causes It?

We all know what happens if we don’t brush and floss our teeth regularly. Bacteria in the mouth, if not removed by brushing, forms plaque; this eventually hardens into tartar, which can’t be eliminated by brushing alone. Only your dentist can remove the tartar on your teeth.

Periodontal Disease: What you Need to Know

Periodontal disease is a very dangerous bacterial infection of the gums. If left untreated it can lead to permanent tooth loss, lung disease complications, heart issues, and plenty more.

Natural Ways to Help Prevent Periodontal Disease

When it comes to oral health, with proper dental hygiene there are natural steps you can take in between dentist visits to help prevent periodontal disease.

A Guide to Maintenance After Periodontal Disease Treatment

Periodontal disease is a condition that impacts your gums. It may cause symptoms like bleeding, halitosis, swelling, tenderness, and gum recession. Upon diagnosis, your d...

How genetics and epigenetics link to periodontal disease: Research paper

Biological sciences including genetics and epigenetics can be analyzed for how gene regulation affects the body's immune response to an inflammatory disease, including periodontal disease.

What Happens When You Have Periodontal Disease

Periodontal Disease is caused by Bacterial Infection Family dentists diagnose and treat periodontal disease to help you avoid losin...

What You Should Know About Periodontal Disease Before It's Too Late

Periodontal disease increases with age

Swollen, bleeding gums, bad breath or bad taste that won’t go away – these are the warning signs of periodontal disease.

Prevention and Treatment of Periodontal Disease

Despite the common belief that if we brush our teeth they can last a lifetime, there are some diseases that can affect even the most ca...

Periodontal Diseases and Pregnancy: What is the Link?

Pregnant women are usually well-aware of the importance of taking care of her well-being, the exception tends to be periodontal health. It should be noted that the European Federation of Periodontology (EEP) and the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) have emphasized the periodontal health of a pregnant woman.

Periodontal Disease—It’s More Than Just Sore Gums

And periodontal health is more than a dazzling smile. Maintaining healthy teeth and gums has become more important than ever. Periodontal disease is a chronic inflammation of the gums that not only can lead to tooth loss but can even interfere with other systems of the body. Periodontitis, aka gum disease, has been associated with …