Periodontal disease

Periodontal disease is a disease of the supporting structures around your teeth including the gums, ligaments and bone. There are many factors that can lead to periodontal disease, but most can be controlled with proper oral hygiene and routine dental care. Dr. Jake Tall, the team at Ski Hill Dental and a team of trusted specialists can help identify and manage your periodontal disease. Schedule an appointment today to learn if you have periodontal disease and learn how it can be managed. Contact us.

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Your teeth are held in place by three supporting structures; bone, periodontal ligaments and gums. Bone is the main support. Between the tooth root and the bone is a ligament called the periodontal ligament. This ligament holds your tooth onto the bone and also acts as a “shock absorber” to everyday forces. Finally, the gums surround the bone and teeth to provide support to the teeth and protection to the bone and ligaments.

Frequent cleanings with a dental professional are crucial to maintaining harmful bacterial levels that lead to periodontal disease. There are certain bacteria that irritate the gums and cause them to recede (dissolve/go away).Your teeth may appear perfectly clean, but if the right flora or harmful bacteria are present, you may have periodontal disease. Plaque and tarter build up from food debris can also lead to an environment or harmful bacteria that cause the gums to recede. As your gums recede, the ligaments and bone supporting the teeth also recede; leaving your teeth with little to no support.

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