Periodontal disease is most commonly known as gum disease. Gum disease typically has three stages. The first stage is Gingivitis. Plaque and the bacteria with it irritate the gums, making them tender, inflamed, and your gums tend to bleed easily.
Stage two is called periodontitis. The plaque on your teeth forms into tartar. As tartar and plaque continue to build up, the gums begin to recede from the teeth. Deeper pockets form between your gums and your teeth.
These pockets become filled with bacteria and even pus. The gums come to be very irritated, start to be inflamed, and will bleed very easily. You could experience slight or moderate bone loss at this stage.
Stage three is advanced periodontitis. At this stage, your teeth lose more and more support as the gums, bone, and periodontal ligaments continue to be destroyed.
Did you know it only takes twenty-four hours for the plaque that is not removed from your teeth to turn into tartar? Careful and thorough dental hygiene helps control plaque and tartar buildup, but those hard to reach areas will always need special attention from your dental professionals here at our office.
Gum treatment is the treatment of active gum and jaw bone disease. Gum disease treatment can slow or stop the progression of gum disease. Since there are different stages of gum disease (from gingivitis to advanced periodontitis), there are different levels of treatment. In some cases, the patient may be referred to a specialist.
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Our dental office has dentists approved by ADA. Our goal is to ensure confidence & trust while addressing our patients’ concerns and dental needs. We have easily the best teeth whitening, restorative, cosmetic and family dentistry services in Brooklyn Center, MN. Our team is dedicated to providing excellent & personalized dental care service to make your dental visits as comfortable & pleasant as possible.
