PERIODONTAL DISEASE
Periodontitis is very common, and is widely regarded as the second most common disease worldwide, after dental decay, and in the United States has a prevalence  50 to 70% of the population.
Do you know your numbers?  The only way to diagnose periodontal disease is to use a special ruler to measure pockets around your teeth.  We check your numbers at every hygiene visit. 
Periodontal disease is silent, usually there is no pain and can strike at anytime.  It is not normal to bleed from your gums.  If you do, you need to be examined.

Periodontitis is a lifetime chronic disease. It has been shown in recent studies to be associated with an increased risk for stroke and heart attack.  There has been a recent discovery of a genetic link between Periodontitis and heart disease.  Diabetics with periodontal disease have more difficulty controlling their insulin/glucose level.  A Harvard study in 2007 demonstrated a worrisome association with pancreatic cancer.
Let us help you manage your disease. Call our office at 401-822-3390 for an exam to stay healthy!

We can provide you with the tools you need to keep your teeth and stay healthy.