Gum Disease

Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, is a serious condition in which the gums and bone around the teeth are infected caused by plaque and tartar. This in turn can eat away at the gums and bone and cause irreversible damage to your mouth. Dr. Mungcal at Downtown Dental provides excellent state-of-the-art laser treatment for gum disease, and can help you avoid serious damage to your smile from its after effects.

Gum disease starts with the formation of plaque. When you eat starchy or sugary foods, it mixes with your saliva and becomes food for bacterial plaque. When this bacterial plaque is not removed properly with regular and effective brushing and flossing, it gains strength as it accumulates around the gum line. This causes inflammation of the gums, also known as gingivitis. Eventually, it causes bone loss, which is known as periodontitis. The most serious ramifications of gum disease, if left untreated, is tooth loss. This is an irreversible result of extreme periodontal disease.

At Downtown Dental, we are able to help prevent this from happening. We use scaling and root planing therapy, laser therapy, antibiotic therapy, and perio protect in order to address periodontal disease that may occur.

During your first visit to Downtown Dental, we offer a thorough dental examination with both a doctor and a dental hygienist. We start with perio charting, which is done at every single dental visit with our practice. Our hygienists, who are laser certified, then offer treatment for our patients, as well as educate them about properly caring for their teeth and oral needs.

Gum disease is a serious issue if left undiagnosed and untreated. Dr. Mungcal at Downtown Dental is serious about providing individualized care for his patients. With an up-to-date facility and quality dentistry on staff, Downtown Dental can help you avoid gum disease and learn how to properly and thoroughly care for your teeth. Call and schedule a consultation appointment with Dr. Mungcal today!