Addressing Periodontal Disease
What is Periodontal Disease?
Periodontal disease is an infection and inflammatory condition of the gums and supporting tissues around the teeth, most often caused by harmful bacterial buildup along and below the gumline. Over time, this can lead to bleeding, swelling, gum recession, bone loss, and eventually tooth loss if left untreated.
Prevention
Prevention starts with consistent:
Brushing
Flossing
Professional cleanings
Regular monitoring of gum health.
Treatment
When periodontal disease is present, treatment may include:
Professional cleaning below the gumline along with additional therapies.
Custom-made periodontal trays that deliver a hydrogen peroxide–based gel gently under the gums, helping reduce harmful bacteria in areas that are difficult to reach with brushing and flossing alone. These trays are used as an adjunct to professional periodontal care and an ongoing home-care routine.
Gum Health You Can Measure!
BEFORE — July 2023
Deepest recorded pocket: 8 mm
Multiple sites measured 4–8 mm
FOLLOW-UP — July 2026
Deepest recorded pocket: 4 mm
Measurements predominantly 1–3 mm
Discover How Arch Development at The Airway Center is Changing Lives
Katie Guidotti
"My sleep and breathing have already improved so I really feel the benefit already which is rewarding."
Anonymous
" We saw a lot of crowding and assumed braces were the only way to go, we had two or three consultations and most of them wanted to pull teeth before braces, my mother bear instinct didn't want that to happen his teeth were healthy there was no reason to pull them out....we didn't need to pull anything! "
Al Borromeo ( Dentist)
" Dentists need to know that there are other options out there as opposed to pulling teeth."
Grateful Patient
" My smile is so much wider and I have more definition in my jaw line that others are noticing, but most importantly my daily headaches are gone because my jaw is relaxed!"
*Individual results vary and are not typical. Patient statements reflect personal experience and are not a promise of outcomes. Orthodontic appliances are used for orthodontic purposes. Sleep and breathing concerns should be evaluated by the appropriate medical provider.
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*Information on this site is general and educational and is not a diagnosis, treatment recommendation, or guarantee of results. Orthodontic appliances described here are used for orthodontic purposes. Obstructive sleep apnea is a medical condition that requires diagnosis by a qualified provider. Oral appliance therapy for obstructive sleep apnea is provided using FDA cleared devices in coordination with the treating physician.
