Of all health complications, oral diseases and gum disease in particular are the ones most ignored.  Since we don’t tend to look inside our mouths everyday, it is common to have an oral condition go untreated for long periods of time. Extensive treatments are usually indicated when the oral conditions get advanced enough to become bothersome.

The most common oral infection is gum disease. Gum disease or periodontal disease is the infection of the soft tissue surrounding the teeth and it’s caused by plaque build up.

Most common signs of gum disease are bad breath and bleeding gums. Oral infections such as gum disease, if left untreated, will affect the systemic health in many ways.

The infections associated with gum disease have been linked to hypertension, diabetes, certain types of cancer and Alzheimer’s. Many different treatment options are available in modern dentistry today including laser periodontal therapy which is non-surgical.

Please contact us for your professional periodontal evaluation. (310)481-0111

Healthy food habits, regular brushing and flossing and visiting the dentist every six months are key components to having good oral health and good oral health promotes good overall health.

Our office is conveniently located in Brentwood, California-providing sedation, cosmetic and Implant dentistry to West Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Westwood and Santa Monica.