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| • | Poor oral hygiene. Even occasionally skipping out on brushing, flossing, or dental visits can significantly increase your risk. |
| • | Crooked teeth. When your teeth are crooked, bacteria have an easier time hiding. |
| • | Tobacco products. Tobacco products increase the stickiness of plaque. They also interfere with the immune system, making it more difficult for the body to fight infections. |
| • | Dry mouth. Dry mouth creates an environment perfect for fostering bacterial growth. |
| • | Poor nutrition. Poor nutrition affects the ability of your body to heal and fight infections. |
| • | Hormonal changes. Changes such as pregnancy change how your gums react to plaque and bacteria. |
| • | Gums that are red and swollen. |
| • | Bleeding gums when you brush and floss. |
| • | Bad breath that just does not seem to go away. |
| • | Gum recession. When your gums recede, your teeth begin to look longer as more surface area is exposed. You may also begin to notice small spaces between your teeth as well as tooth sensitivity. |
| • | Loose teeth. As the supporting structures of your teeth are weakened, the stability of your teeth becomes compromised. This results in loose, unstable teeth. When your teeth are loose, you may begin to notice changes in your bite. |
| • | Tooth loss. |
| • | Scaling and root planing. This set of treatments is a type of deep cleaning for your teeth during which all surfaces above and below the gum line are cleaned. |
| • | Periodontal Disease Maintenance. This series of treatments is done to help slow and stop the progression of periodontal disease, and to help your mouth to heal. |
| • | Pocket reduction surgery. This surgical procedure is performed when your periodontal pockets are too deep for scaling and root planing. |
| • | Osseous surgery. Osseous surgery is performed to smooth jawbone affected by bacteria as well as to clean your teeth. |
| • | Soft tissue and bone grafting. These regenerative procedures help to restore soft tissue and bone loss as a result of periodontal disease. |
| • | What Is Periodontal or Gum Disease
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| • | Symptoms of Periodontal Disease
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| • | Periodontal Disease Treatment
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| • | Periodontal Disease Maintenance |
Serving Salem Keizer Community since 1987
We provide dental services for the entire family from children to older adults. Our entire team of caring Doctors, hygienists and support staff pride ourselves on a high level of patient care.
Using the latest in modern dental technology our services range from sealants to complex implant surgery. Our goal is a comfortable experience for our patients with beautiful results. Smile more :-) Call today (971) 600-0211 |
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Periodontal disease is also commonly referred to as gum disease. It develops as a result of a bacterial infection in your mouth. A buildup of bacteria irritate your gums, which then causes them to swell. Without treatment, periodontal disease only grows worse. In addition to affecting your gums, it affects your teeth, the supporting structures of your teeth, and your overall health. At Oak Park Dental, we can diagnose and treat periodontal disease, stopping its progression and restoring your oral, and overall, health.
