Gingivitis is one of the most common human diseases. It can be identified by puffy, red bleeding gums. If it is allowed to progress without regular dental cleanings, it may become so severe that the bone around the teeth is eaten away. Once this process begins, the condition is renamed periodontal disease, or periodontitis. Things that contribute to this are poor home care (inadequate brushing and flossing), infrequent professional dental cleanings, smoking, and diabetes. This requires professional dental intervention. At Dehnert Dental, we do a full periodontal screening as a part of each comprehensive dental examination.
