Are you suffering from periodontal disease and you’re concerned about what treatment would be like? Exact treatment would depend upon your individual diagnosis, but the possible types of treatment are explained below. Nonsurgical Treatment Generally, the first step would be scaling and root planing. During this treatment, plaque and tartar are scraped off your teeth and root surfaces and then... read more »

Your gums play a vital role in the overall health and function of your mouth. They help bond your teeth to the underlying bone structure of your mouth while also influencing your general and oral health. Poor oral hygiene habits or failing to attend your regularly scheduled dental checkups can lead to problems with tooth decay and gum disease. In... read more »

Your daily routine needs to include thoroughly brushing your teeth each morning and night as well as making a conscious effort to floss at least once per day. This is essential for removing plaque and unwanted food material before it can harden into tartar at the base of your teeth. As this plaque starts to accumulate near the gumline it... read more »

"I love chomping away at sugary foods, but I don't like flossing my chompers: how can I prevent gum disease?" Short answer: you can't. Unfortunately, gum disease is regularly a condition of our own makings. By eating and drinking sugary compounds, we put ourselves at risk of developing periodontal disease. To avoid it, you need to be brushing twice and... read more »

Perhaps the most widespread disease we have noticed at Dr. Seth Rush is gum disease, an infection of the gums. Gum disease affects a huge percentage of the population, but with suitable brushing and flossing, you can defend yourself from it. Learn more about gum disease by reading on. A few of the first effects of gum disease include bloody... read more »