Seventy-five percent of adult tooth loss is caused by gum disease, and at least 80 percent of the population has some degree of gum disease. This disease is an infection of the gums and jawbones, and is caused by the colonization of bacteria underneath the tartar on your teeth. Often there are no noticeable symptoms for a long time. A dentist or hygienist must do a thorough and complete examination to detect gum disease, especially in its early stages.

Bacteria and the chemical by-products that the body uses to fight them can enter the blood stream and cause serious problems in other parts of the body. In fact, gum disease has been linked to heart disease, stroke, diabetes, premature births, and low birth weight.

We take a proactive and comprehensive approach to providing gum therapy with the following services:

• Charting and Diagnostic Services
• In-office Gum Therapy - scaling and root planing
• Deep Cleaning and Irrigation - to further combat bacteria, we use an anti-bacterial agent before, during, and after this procedure.

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