Periodontal Disease: The Invisable Epidemic

April 28, 2023 by Dental Home Family Dentistry Phoenix
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Periodontal disease, also known as gum disease or periodontitis, is one of the most common maladies in the history of mankind. Unlike most other diseases, periodontal disease is typically not painful or symptomatic until its later stages. It’s caused by the buildup of harmful bacteria or plaque at or below the gum line. If left untreated, periodontal disease progresses in a subtle, insidious way. Its harmful effects include swelling and bleeding of the gums, looseness of teeth and ultimately, tooth loss.

Our future blogs on periodontal disease will discuss diagnosis, periodontal disease classification, treatments, prevention and the link between gum disease and other diseases including COVID-19. In closing, ignore your teeth and they’ll go away!

Dental Home Family Dentistry has a Board Certified Periodontist, Stephen Folson, DDS, MS, who joined our team in 2020. He collaborates with our dentists and dental hygienists to better help our patients maintain their teeth, create a healthy smile, and, if necessary, replace missing teeth with dental implants.