Blog - Periodontal Disease Treatment

Getting gingivitis isn’t the end of the world. However, you want to treat your gingivitis before it has the chance to progress into a nastier form of periodontitis. Gingivitis is reversible when you proactively treat it, and one trip to the dentist simply won’t cut it. 

At Texas Periodontal Associates, we specialize in treating and preventing periodontal disease, including gingivitis. Here ...

Periodontal disease, or simply gum disease, is one of the most common issues people encounter with their teeth. The good news is that when it’s caught early and treated, you can work your way back to healthy gums. The bad news is that if you ignore periodontal disease, it can become irreversible and lead to more severe health problems or ...

You want to feel confident when you smile, not worried about your gums being red. And there’s nothing quite as annoying as having sensitive gums. 

Healthy gums are pink, firm, and don’t hurt to touch. Having red, swollen, and tender gums is normal every once in a while, but ...

I am sure you’ve heard about gum disease. But what do you really know about it? While gum disease may be an unmentionable topic, it's not something to be ignored.

This bite-size article will explain everything you need to know about gum disease; from its basics, its symptoms, to its most effective treatments. 

 

Gum disease is the general term for any type of periodontal disease from gingivitis to periodontitis. Gingivitis is the earliest form of gum disease and is extremely common in both children and adults. With treatment, gingivitis can go away; the disease can advance into more severe forms of periodontitis when left untreated.

Since gingivitis is ...

You’ve probably lied to your dentist about how often you floss. We get it. It’s not exactly the most glamorous aspect of oral hygiene, and you probably don’t see the point for it.

This may seem like dentist propaganda, but it is actually essential to maintain a flossing routine to reduce plaque buildup at the ...

Have you experienced bleeding or tender gums and wondered, what's going on? You may be suffering from periodontal disease. Periodontal means around the tooth, or in other words, your gums. 

Periodontal disease, otherwise called gum disease, appears when the ligaments, gums, and bones around your teeth get inflamed and infected. It's best that you know the ...

During gum recession, your gums will pull away from your teeth causing pain and your teeth to become weaker. Gum recession does not just happen at old age like you would think, it can happen to people of all ages. It could even happen to a person who has extremely good dental hygiene. 

For obvious reasons, gum ...