TOP Dental implants are a unique, reconstructive procedure to restore your natural smile. Your new teeth will look, feel and function as close as possible to your natural teeth. For specific case planning, please give us a call. The most prevalent information on gum disease involves gingivitis. This is the earliest stage of periodontal involvement.
Most people have some form of gingivitis in their lifetime.
Early periodontal disease is the next level from gingivitis. The difference in the phases is the degree of bone loss, from early to advanced. Careful measurements will determine what treatment is warranted. There are several types of periodontal disease that are relatively rare, including localized juvenile periodontal disease that generally strikes in late adolescence and is noted by the very specific sites the bacteria targets. Rapidly progressive or refractory periodontal disease is a form that is very difficult to treat due to the immediate and severe response the patient makes to any level of the bacteria in tissue.