{"id":25,"date":"2014-05-14T20:43:51","date_gmt":"2014-05-14T20:43:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.the611dentist.com\/blog\/?p=25"},"modified":"2025-05-05T19:58:06","modified_gmt":"2025-05-05T19:58:06","slug":"periodontal-disease-therapy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.centresmilesdental.com\/blog\/periodontal-disease-therapy\/","title":{"rendered":"Give Your Gums the Star Treatment with Periodontal Disease Therapy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-26\" style=\"margin: 10px;\" alt=\"shutterstock_111358292\" src=\"https:\/\/www.the611dentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/shutterstock_111358292-300x300.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.centresmilesdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/shutterstock_111358292-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.centresmilesdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/shutterstock_111358292-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.centresmilesdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/shutterstock_111358292.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>People often forget that to have a healthy result, one must have a healthy foundation. Many people believe that as long as your teeth are straight and white, they are healthy. Unfortunately, not much attention is paid to the gums, which are the most crucial contributors to a healthy smile. <b>Gum (periodontal) disease<\/b> is when your gums are under attack, and it can result in unhealthy teeth. Our experienced <b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.centresmilesdental.com\/meet-the-team.html\">doctors<\/a><\/b> are dedicated to making sure your gums are as healthy as they can be, which is why they offer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.the611dentist.com\/periodontal-care.html\"><b>periodontal therapy<\/b><\/a> to their patients.<\/p>\n<p><b>Periodontal disease<\/b> affects over 80% of the population, which makes it one of the more common diseases out there. One point that may be shocking is the fact that many people may not even be aware that they are suffering from <b>periodontal disease<\/b>, leaving their mouths to ongoing infection and deterioration. Some of the most common signs of <b>periodontal disease<\/b> are swollen gums, gums that bleed when you brush or floss, tenderness, and loose teeth. If left untreated, <b>periodontal disease<\/b> can lead to an increased risk in heart disease, stroke, dementia, and much, much more.<\/p>\n<p>When you come in for your appointment, we will tackle your <b>periodontal disease<\/b> with scaling and root planing. These procedures allow us to remove plaque and tartar from below the gum line. This way, we are able to remove all of the harmful bacteria in areas that your toothbrush and flossing cannot reach, giving you a clear mouth! We will also be able to smooth the root surfaces, making it more difficult for tartar to build. We will give you antibiotics for your gum disease, helping your mouth heal, then close the appointment with instructions on how to better take care of your gums. If you\u2019re interested in how <b>Dr. Marks <\/b>and <b>Dr. Martin<\/b> are able to help you with your <b>periodontal disease<\/b>, make an appointment at our office, and we\u2019d be more than happy to help.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.centresmilesdental.com\/contact.html\">Call<\/a> our <b>State College dental office<\/b> for an appointment. We serve patients from <b>Park Forest Village<\/b>, <b>Spring Mills<\/b>, <b>Centre Hall<\/b>, <b>Huntingdon<\/b>, <b>Altoona<\/b>, <b>Penns Valley<\/b>, <b>Boalsburg<\/b>, <b>Lemont<\/b>, <b>Bellefonte<\/b>, <b>Lewiston<\/b>, <b>Philipsburg<\/b>, <b>Port Matilda<\/b>, <b>University Park<\/b>, <b>Pleasant Gap<\/b>, and <b>Hollidaysburg<\/b>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>People often forget that to have a healthy result, one must have a healthy foundation. Many people believe that as long as your teeth are straight and white, they are healthy. 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