Periodontal Therapy
Periodontal disease is the leading cause of tooth loss in adults. In the United States, around 47% of people aged 30 years or older experience periodontal disease.
The risk factor of getting periodontal disease also increases in age. For example, 70% of adults aged 65 years or older have it.
What Is Periodontal Disease?
Periodontal disease occurs due to infections and inflammation of the gums and bones surrounding the teeth.
The early stages of periodontal disease are known as gingivitis, where the gums appear red and swollen, and sometimes the gums may also bleed.
Most people are more familiar with gingivitis than they are with periodontal disease, so what’s the difference between the two? The answer is simple: the severity of the symptoms.
While gingivitis has milder symptoms, they progress to periodontal disease (periodontitis) if left untreated.
This is where other symptoms present themselves due to inflammation-causing bacteria getting left to multiply, such as tooth pain or sensitivity and gums pulling away from teeth.
With periodontal disease, the bacteria will continue attacking spaces around the teeth affected by gingivitis until tooth loss ensues.
How To Tackle Periodontal Disease
Thankfully, it’s possible to put a stop to periodontal disease, and that’s by visiting a periodontist in Maine.
Mountain View Dentistry is a periodontist that offers a full suite of dentistry and hygienist services.
Our expert team uses state-of-the-art technology to quickly and efficiently remove plaque build-up and effectively stop periodontal disease from progressing.
Contact us today to schedule an appointment and arrange regular cleanings to stop the damage caused by periodontitis.
