Our preventive periodontal program combats gum disease, the leading cause of tooth loss. If gum disease is detected in its early stages, successful treatment is easier.

Healthy gums are vitally important to healthy teeth, but oral health is also important to your general health. Studies suggest that gum disease is related to serious diseases such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and preterm underweight babies. Periodontal (gum) disease is a bacterial infection, and all infections are cause for concern.

Periodontal bacteria can enter the blood stream and travel to major organs and begin new infections.

That is why it is important to prevent gum disease and to diagnose it early. Regular dental checkups and daily oral hygiene practices are the best defense against gum disease.