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Gentle, thorough gum disease treatment that stops infection early and protects the bone and teeth supporting your smile.
The word periodontal means “around the tooth”. Periodontal disease attacks the gums and the bone that support the teeth. Plaque is a sticky film of food debris, bacteria, and saliva. If plaque is not removed, it turns into calculus (tartar). When plaque and calculus are not removed, they begin to destroy the gums and bone. Periodontal disease is characterized by red, swollen, and bleeding gums.
Four out of five people have periodontal disease and don’t know it! Most people are not aware of it because the disease is usually painless in the early stages.
Not only is it the number one reason for tooth loss, research suggests that there may be a link between periodontal disease and other diseases such as stroke, bacterial pneumonia, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and increased risk during pregnancy. Researchers are determining if inflammation and bacteria associated with periodontal disease affect these systemic diseases and conditions. Smoking also increases the risk of periodontal disease.
Good oral hygiene, a balanced diet, and regular dental visits can help reduce your risk of developing periodontal disease.
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A thorough periodontal exam reveals exactly how much bone and gum support you have left.
Learn More Step TwoDeep cleaning and targeted therapy remove the bacteria and calculus driving the infection.
Learn More Step ThreeOngoing periodontal cleanings keep disease from returning and protect your results long term.
Learn MoreTreating periodontal disease is about far more than calming sore gums for a week. When the infection is controlled early and managed consistently, the benefits reach your bite, your confidence, and your overall health.
Removing plaque and calculus below the gumline allows irritated tissue to heal and reattach, reducing looseness and protecting teeth from drifting or falling out prematurely.
As bacteria and inflammation subside, red and puffy gums return to a firm, pale pink appearance, and the bleeding that once showed up during brushing stops.
Because persistent bad breath is caused by bacteria trapped in infected pockets, clearing the infection removes the source rather than just masking the odor for a few hours.
Since periodontal disease is the leading cause of adult tooth loss, stopping bone destruction early preserves the natural teeth you have now instead of needing extractions later.
Because gum infection and inflammation are linked to conditions like cardiovascular disease and diabetes, treating your gums is a meaningful step toward protecting your overall well-being.
With pus, tenderness, and swelling resolved, everyday habits like eating, brushing, and smiling in photos become comfortable again instead of something to avoid or hide.
Periodontal disease rarely announces itself with pain in its early stages, which is exactly why so many people miss it. Reviewing these warning signs against what you notice in the mirror or when you brush can help you decide whether it is time for an evaluation.
Gums should never bleed, even when you brush vigorously or use dental floss.
Also caused by bone loss or weakened periodontal fibers (fibers that support the tooth to the bone).
Caused by bone loss.
Caused by bacteria in the mouth.
Sign that there is an infection present.
Loss of gum around a tooth.
Gums should never be red or swollen.
Plaque, calculus, and bacteria irritate the gums and teeth.
If any of these signs sound familiar, a complete periodontal evaluation is the only reliable way to know how far the disease has progressed and what it will take to bring your gums back to health. Waiting while symptoms are still mild gives us far more treatment options than waiting until bone loss becomes severe.
Periodontal disease rarely has a single cause. Most patients we see have a combination of the factors below building on one another over months or years before symptoms become obvious.
Plaque that is not brushed and flossed away daily hardens into calculus, which only a dental professional can remove and which continues to irritate the gums.
Smoking significantly increases the risk of periodontal disease and also makes it harder for treated gum tissue to heal properly.
Diabetes and cardiovascular disease are both linked to a higher risk of periodontal infection, and uncontrolled blood sugar can make gum disease harder to treat.
Some patients are simply more susceptible to gum disease regardless of hygiene habits, which is why family history matters during your evaluation.
Pregnancy, puberty, and menopause can all increase gum sensitivity and inflammation, raising the risk for periodontal problems during those stages of life.
Skipping routine cleanings allows plaque and calculus to accumulate in places a toothbrush and floss simply cannot reach.
Every patient's gum health history is different, so we build your treatment plan around what your exam and x-rays actually show, not a one-size-fits-all routine.
We measure pocket depths around every tooth, check for bleeding and recession, and review your medical history for risk factors like smoking or diabetes.
Digital imaging shows us how much bone support remains around your teeth, which helps us decide how aggressively treatment needs to proceed.
This deep cleaning removes plaque and calculus from below the gumline and smooths root surfaces so gum tissue can reattach and heal.
For deeper infection, we may recommend localized antimicrobial treatment or refer you for additional periodontal therapy depending on how your gums respond.
Periodontal maintenance cleanings, scheduled more frequently than a standard checkup, keep bacteria levels low and catch any recurring trouble spots early.
In its earliest stage, called gingivitis, periodontal disease causes little or no discomfort, so bleeding during brushing is often brushed off as normal instead of recognized as the first warning sign. Left unaddressed, bacteria continue working beneath the gumline, slowly breaking down the ligament and bone that anchor your teeth in place long before you notice looseness or spacing changes.
By the time pain, pus, or visibly receding gums appear, meaningful bone loss has usually already occurred, and the treatment needed becomes more involved. This is why we recommend periodontal screening as part of every routine visit rather than waiting for symptoms to force the issue, since catching inflammation at the gingivitis stage can often reverse the damage completely with professional cleaning and better home care.
Professional treatment does the heavy lifting against periodontal disease, but what you do at home every day determines whether your results last.
Angle your brush toward the gumline for two full minutes morning and night to disrupt plaque before it hardens into calculus.
Daily flossing removes bacteria from between teeth where a brush cannot reach, directly reducing bleeding and bad breath.
A rinse recommended by our team can reduce bacterial load between cleanings and support healing gum tissue.
Limiting sugary and starchy foods reduces the fuel bacteria need to produce the acids that irritate gum tissue.
Cutting back on tobacco lowers your risk of gum disease and improves how well treated tissue heals.
Routine and periodontal maintenance visits catch new trouble spots early, before they turn into bone loss.
These habits support the work we do in the chair, but they are not a substitute for a professional periodontal diagnosis. If you notice any of the warning signs we described above, please schedule an evaluation rather than waiting to see if it improves on its own.
Bleeding gums, bad breath, and loose teeth are signals worth acting on. Our Glendora team will give you a clear, honest picture of your gum health and a straightforward plan to get it back on track.
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Here are answers to the questions we hear most often from Glendora patients about gum health and periodontal treatment.
Gingivitis is the earliest, reversible stage of gum disease, involving inflammation of the gums without bone loss. Periodontal disease occurs when the infection progresses deeper, destroying the bone and connective tissue that hold teeth in place. Catching the problem at the gingivitis stage lets us typically reverse it with a professional cleaning and improved home care.
Common signs include bleeding gums, persistent bad breath, loose teeth, gum recession, and new spacing between teeth. Because early periodontal disease is usually painless, many patients only find out through a professional periodontal exam that measures pocket depth around each tooth. If you notice any of these symptoms, scheduling an evaluation is the
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