Gum Disease

Long Term Care

How to care for gum disease

Gum disease damages the support structures around the teeth and often leaves pockets around the necks of teeth. Careful daily hygiene & regular dental visits to clean your pockets are required to keep the bacteria from returning. After the initial dental appointments to remove the bacteria, you will be placed on a regular appointment schedule called “periodontal maintenance” to keep your pockets free of bacteria.

Remember, it is always better to prevent disease than to treat disease.