{"id":94,"date":"2015-04-07T20:56:47","date_gmt":"2015-04-07T20:56:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.the611dentist.com\/blog\/?p=94"},"modified":"2025-05-05T19:58:09","modified_gmt":"2025-05-05T19:58:09","slug":"periodontal-disease-treatment-state-college","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.centresmilesdental.com\/blog\/periodontal-disease-treatment-state-college\/","title":{"rendered":"Effective Periodontal Disease Treatment in State College, PA"},"content":{"rendered":"

Brushing, flossing, and rinsing are essential to keep your oral health in tip-top shape and stave off serious oral problems. Proper oral hygiene and regular dental appointments will prevent issues that can potentially build-up. Without routine brushing and flossing, or infrequent dental appointments, plaque, bacteria, and tartar form in pockets in the mouth, which can lead to periodontal (gum) disease. The disease affects thousands of Americans every year, and without proper treatment, the condition can lead to serious oral and health problems. The office of Donald M. Marks, DMD<\/a> offers a comprehensive, effective treatment to combat periodontal disease.<\/p>\n

How Do I Know if I Have Periodontal Disease?<\/h2>\n

\"periodontal<\/a>Every mouth is full of bacteria. Bacteria, along with food and other particles, will build sticky plaque on your teeth. Regular brushing and flossing will get rid of plaque. If the plaque is not removed, it will harden and turn into tartar, which can only be removed by professional cleaning. The longer tartar stays on the teeth, the more damage it goes to the teeth and gums. Some warning signs for periodontal disease include:<\/p>\n