Acorn Dental – Periodontist in Marlton, NJ 08053
When plaque, the white sticky substance on your teeth, doesn’t get removed by brushing it starts to build up and harden along the gum line. This causes swelling, pain, and bleeding in the gums and continues to spread. In the earliest stage of gum disease, we diagnose the gum disease as gingivitis because it can be treated and removed fully. It is important to see a dental professional as soon as possible to prevent the disease from spreading.
In the advanced stages of periodontal disease, your gums start to recede and plaque build-up continues down to the root of the tooth under the gum line. Once the disease has spread past gingivitis, serious treatment measures have to be taken.
At Acorn Dental, we don’t take periodontal disease lightly due to all the damage it can cause to your oral health. If the disease continues to spread, it can deteriorate all soft tissue surrounding the teeth and could possibly cause teeth to fall out. Not only does this disease threaten your oral health, but also your overall bodily health too. If not taken care of you could suffer from a stroke, diabetes, and heart disease.
Our team encourages our patients to stay up to date with their in-office cleanings and examinations so we can help stop the disease from spreading once it occurs. If you have any questions please give us a call!
