Periodontal disease, or gum disease, sounds like an adult problem. As long as kids can keep their mouths cavity-free, they're doing just fine, right? Not exactly. In fact, the American Academy of Periodontology said, "Epidemiologic studies indicate that gingivitis of varying severity is nearly universal in children and adolescents," although it usually is less serious [...]
When we think about keeping our mouths healthy, we most often focus on preventing cavities. Cavity prevention is important, but it's equally important to prevent gum disease. We provide education about gum disease, the treatment and causes during every patient visit. The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research describes gum disease like this: "Periodontal [...]
“Great Dental Advice to Keep Your Pearly Whites Healthy” Periodontal disease, or infection of the gums, is a “silent” disease that should be monitored by your dentist every three months once diagnosed, Dr. Marci Guthrie emphasized during her June 9, 2017 appearance on “Virginia This Morning,” televised on Channel 6. “Many people [...]
