Gum disease,
caught and treated.
Periodontal disease is the leading cause of tooth loss in adults — and the most common dental problem people do not know they have. Sarasota Dental Arts screens every patient for it and treats it directly when we find it.
Gum disease (periodontal disease) is a bacterial infection of the tissues supporting the teeth. It begins quietly, often without pain, and progresses to bone loss and tooth mobility if untreated. Sarasota Dental Arts screens every patient at every comprehensive exam, treats early disease directly, and coordinates with a trusted periodontist for advanced cases.
Gum disease,
explained.
The questions we get most often, answered plainly.
Gum disease (periodontal disease) is a bacterial infection of the tissues that support the teeth. It begins as gingivitis — inflammation of the gums, often with bleeding when brushing — and can progress to periodontitis, where the supporting bone is destroyed and teeth can become loose. Periodontal disease is the leading cause of tooth loss in adults.