Periodontal Disease Treatment to Make You Smile

Red, puffy, and bleeding gums can indicate gum disease, also called periodontal disease, but oftentimes patients aren't aware they have a problem. Gum disease can begin as a painless condition with few or no symptoms. At your dental checkups and hygiene visits, Dr. Levenson or our hygienist will assess your gums thoroughly and alert you if we find cause for concern.

Periodontal disease is the leading cause of tooth loss for adults in the United States, and ignoring the problem can lead to significant oral and overall health problems. Gum disease destroys bone and gum tissue, and it has also been linked to these and other diseases:

• Heart disease
• Stroke
• Respiratory problems
• Low-weight birth
• Diabetes complications
• Alzheimer's disease
• Dementia

When you visit Dr. Levenson, we will meticulously monitor changes in your gum health with computerized record keeping. In the past, delivering deep, effective cleaning to patients with gum disease involved invasive measures. We use innovative technology to make gum disease therapy more comfortable and effective than ever. We treat periodontal disease non-surgically with scaling, root planing, Arestin antibiotic, and soft tissue laser therapy. Our Piezo-Electric Ultrasonic Scalers and soft-tissue laser can reverse the effects of gum disease and deter recurrence.

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