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Periodontal Disease

Periodontal disease is diagnosed by your dentist or dental hygienist during a periodontal examination.  This type of exam should always be part of your regular dental check-up.

A periodontal probe (small dental instrument) is gently used to measure the sulcus (pocket or space) between the tooth and the gums.  The depth of a healthy sulcus measures three millimeters or less and does not bleed.  The periodontal probe helps indicate if pockets are deeper than three millimeters.  As periodontal disease progresses, the pockets usually get deeper.

Your dentist or hygienist will use pocket depths, amount of bleeding, inflammation, tooth mobility, etc., to make a diagnosis that will fall into a category below:
Gingivitis
Gingivitis is the first stage of periodontal disease.  Plaque and its toxin by-products irritate the gums, making them tender, inflamed, and likely to bleed.
Periodontitis
Plaque hardens into calculus (tartar).  As calculus and plaque continue to build up, the gums begin to recede from the teeth.  Deeper pockets form between the gums and teeth and become filled with bacteria and pus.  The gums become very irritated, inflamed, and bleed easily.  Slight to moderate bone loss may be present.
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Advanced Periodontitis
The teeth lose more support as the gums, bone, and periodontal ligament continue to be destroyed.  Unless treated, the affected teeth will become very loose and may be lost.  Generalized moderate to severe bone loss may be present.

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  • Home
  • Our Practice
    • Meet Dr. Ayad
    • Meet The Staff
    • Testimonials
  • Procedures
    • Cleanings & Prevention >
      • Dental Exams & Cleanings
      • Dental X-Rays
      • Home Care
      • How To Properly Brush & Floss
    • Periodontal Disease >
      • Diagnosis
      • Treatment
      • Maintenance
      • Causes of Periodontal Disease
      • Types of Periodontal Disease
      • Signs & Symptoms of Periodontal Disease
      • Mouth - Body Connection
      • Periodontal Disease, Heart Disease and Stroke
      • Periodontal Disease and Pregnancy
      • Periodontal Disease and Osteoporosis
      • Periodontal Disease and Respiratory Disease
      • What is Periodontal (Gum) Disease?
    • Periodontics >
      • What is a Periodontist?
      • When to See a Periodontist
      • Antibiotic Treatment
      • Bone Grafting
      • Bruxism
      • Crown Lengthening
      • Gum & Jawbone Corrective Treatments
      • Gum Grafting
      • Gum Recession
      • Oral Cancer Exam
      • Periodontal Scaling & Root Planing
      • Pocket Irrigation
      • Pocket Reduction Surgery
      • Prophylaxis (Teeth Cleaning)
      • Regenerative Procedures
      • Ridge Modification
      • Sinus Augmentation
      • Soft Tissue Grafting
    • Immediate Implant Replacement
    • Sedation
    • FAQs
  • Patient Login/ Forms
    • Patient Forms
  • payment
    • Financial Options
  • Events
  • Blog
  • Contact
  • COVID-19