Periodontics & Gum Care

The gums, ligaments and bone around your teeth form the foundation for your smile — the periodontium. When it isn't healthy, it threatens your teeth just as a bad foundation threatens a house.

Signs of trouble include gums that are red and bleed easily, persistent bad breath, gums pulling away from the tooth, loose teeth, and changes in the position or bite of the teeth. At the first sign of any of these, come in and see us.

Treatment usually involves a deep cleaning or root planing performed under local anesthetic, along with local antibiotic agents. Treating gum disease early is the best way to avoid more involved surgical treatment or extraction later.