Periodontal or gum disease happens when bacteria gets below the gum line and the attachment between the gum and tooth is lost. Three out of four Americans have some form of periodontal disease and only 3 out of 100 will ever get treated before it’s too late.
Gum disease is a silent, chronic, painless and communicable bacterial infection that often goes undetected or ignored until severe gum and bone destruction is unbearable and no longer able to be ignored. Left untreated gum disease can cause tooth loss and traditional treatment can hurt.
Our excellent dental hygienists attack gum disease with a variety of weapons. They routinely incorporate ultrasonic cleaning instruments which remove tartar buildup by using ultrasonic sound waves and flush out the debris with a gentle flow of water.
In addition, all of our hygienists are certified in using laser therapy in conjunction with periodontal cleanings, which enhances the treatment outcome tremendously.