Healthy Foundations
Your gums are the foundation of every tooth in your mouth. When they're sick, your teeth are at risk — and so is your overall health.
Periodontal (gum) disease is one of the most common chronic conditions in adults — and it's strongly linked to heart disease, diabetes, stroke, and pregnancy complications. Healthy gums aren't optional; they're essential.
The earliest stage (gingivitis) is fully reversible with professional cleaning and good home care. More advanced periodontitis isn't curable but can be controlled with treatment and maintenance.
Most periodontal maintenance patients are on a 3–4 month cleaning schedule, compared to every 6 months for healthy patients.
Scaling and root planing is done with local anesthetic to keep you comfortable. You may have some tenderness for a day or two afterward, but most patients tolerate it very well.
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