| Commonly known as gum disease, periodontal disease is a family of related chronic inflammatory diseases that are all bacterial infections. The word “periodontal” means “around the tooth”. Each tooth is embedded in the gum, and attached by connective tissue to bone. Healthy gums are pale pink, smooth, and firm. Your bone and gum tissue should fit around your teeth like a turtleneck around your neck. Gum disease is caused by bacteria, which produce the sticky, soft, colorless substance known as plaque.
One of our highly trained hygienist will review with you that overall health of your mouth and determine the appropriate treatment to maintain your teeth for a lifetime.
Your smile is the result of consideration of not just your dental care, but also your overall health. The condition of the teeth and especially your gums has been linked to health issues in other parts of the body: diabetes, heart disease and premature births, to name a few. Dr. Sokolosky and her entire dental team are committed to helping you attain and preserve strong dental health. That extends into our cosmetic and restorative services as well, because we want the improvements to your smile to be healthy and beautiful. Our goal is to provide you with a pleasant dental experience and results that exceed your expectations.
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