Periodontal Treatment

Pleasanton Family and Cosmetic Dentistry is dedicated to maintaining your overall oral health. This includes taking care of the tissues, gums, and bones that support your teeth. Our periodontal treatments are designed to help prevent and treatment periodontal (gum) disease. With your cooperation, we will help you achieve lasting oral health.

Periodontal Disease

When an excessive amount of tartar and plaque accumulate around the teeth, it can cause periodontal disease. This accumulation can cause the area surrounding your teeth (occasionally including your jawbone) to deteriorate. Periodontal disease is recognizable by swollen, red, and bleeding gums. If left untreated, this dangerous disease will begin to destroy your teeth, gums, and bone.

Symptoms and signs of developing periodontal disease include:

• Loose teeth
• Receding gums
• Red, bleeding, and inflamed gums
• Larger gaps between teeth
• Discomfort or tenderness
• Constant bad breath
• Pus near the teeth or gums

Periodontal disease not only causes tooth loss, it is also associated with many dangerous health risks. These include stroke and heart disease. Our team will make every effort to prevent periodontal disease in order to save you from all the unnecessary costs.

If you would like to avoid periodontal disease advancement, please eat a healthy, balanced diet, maintain a proper oral hygiene routine at home, and always attend your dental appointments. Please contact us immediately if you are experiencing any pain or discomfort in your gums or teeth.