The gums, ligaments, and bone around the teeth form the foundation for ones teeth. All structures are also referred to as the periodontium. When the periodontium is not healthy, it jeopardizes the teeth just as a bad foundation would threaten the stability of a house. Signs of unhealthy periodontium include: gums that are red and bleed easily, persistent bad breath, gums that are pulled away from the tooth, loose teeth, and changes in the position or bite of the teeth. Any of these may be a sign of problem. With proper gum treatments, however, it may be possible to return gum tissue to a healthy state. If you're having a problem, come in and see us so we may treat it right away. The treatment usually involves a deep cleaning or root planing done under a local anesthetic, along with local antibiotic agents. If the gum disease gets too severe it may need to be treated through surgery or extraction. This is why it is important to have it treated at the first sign of a problem.
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No Referrals Needed
From routine cleanings to same-day crowns to full implants, it’s all handled in-house, no bouncing between specialists for standard cases.
Same-Day Emergency Care
We’re ready to help right when you need us, with same-day emergency appointments available at all three offices.
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Cherry, CareCredit, and our own in-house membership plan with same-day approval, built especially for patients without insurance, not just those who have it.
Family Care for Every Generation
From a first checkup at age three to your grandparents’ next crown, every generation gets the same chair and the same care.
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