GUM DISEASE IN HIGHLAND – WHAT ARE THE TREATMENT OPTIONS FOR GINGIVITIS?

Gingivitis and advanced gum disease afflict more than 80 percent of the population worldwide, more commonly in wealthier countries such as the United States due to our diets and lifestyles. A condition that starts as slight bleeding after brushing and flossing, or lingering bad breath, can, if left untreated, progress to devastating inflammation and deterioration of your jawbones and the gum tissue that helps anchor teeth into place. Dental professionals find gum disease to be a most frustrating condition because too often patients do not seek treatment until the disease is far advanced. At that stage, the treatment options available … Continue reading