by Rochester Hills Family Dentistry | Jun 1, 2013 | Gum Disease, Periodontal Disease
Gum disease (also called periodontal disease) is an infection of the tissues that support your teeth. It is a major cause of tooth loss in adults. Because gum disease is usually painless, you may not know you have it. At each regular checkup the dentist will measure...
by Rochester Hills Family Dentistry | Feb 27, 2012 | Gum Disease, Periodontal Disease
In the more advanced stages of gum disease, called periodontitis, the gums and bone that support the teeth become seriously damaged. The gums become inflamed. Inflammation causes a pocket to develop between the gums and the teeth, which fills with plaque and tartar....
by Rochester Hills Family Dentistry | Nov 6, 2011 | Gum Disease, Periodontal Disease
Gum disease (also called periodontal disease) is an infection of the tissues that support your teeth. It is a major cause of tooth loss in adults. Because gum disease is usually painless, you may not know you have it. At each regular checkup the dentist will measure...
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