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Periodontal disease is an infection of the tissues that support your teeth. Your gum tissue is not attached to the teeth as high as it may seem. There is a very shallow v-shaped
crevice called a sulcus between the tooth and gums. Periodontal diseases attack just below the gum line in the sulcus, where they cause the attachment of the tooth and its supporting tissues
to break down. As the tissues are damaged, the sulcus develops into a pocket: generally, the more severe the disease, the greater the depth of the pocket.
Of course, the best method of treatment is preventative treatment; have regular checkups
and the dentist will catch many problems before they become big problems.
But nobody's perfect, and sometimes peridontal disease creeps in.
Periodontal gum disease can go on for months and years with no pain. Specific examination
procedures must be performed in order to detect it. In many cases, simple visual examination will not catch
it until in advanced stages. Much of the damage that is done cannot be reversed.
The procedure is simple, painless, and fast. Come in today if you have any of these symptoms:
- bleeding gums
- redness of gum
- swelling of gums
- bad breath
- receding gums
- mobility of teeth
The point is to catch it before peridontal disease really begins to do damage. After that, preventative
dentistry is the key!
For over 30 years, dentist Dr. Michael Potts D.D.S. has served Ventura County, California for dental implants, cosmetic dentistry, and general dentistry. Dr. Potts is a dentist who is excited about new cosmetic concepts in dentistry. He also places and restores dental implants in the same office. We have a great staff, the right equipment, and an on-site laboratory to serve you professionally and quickly!
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