Hamden Journal Article January 2011

The good news about periodontal disease is that it is treatable and can be maintained. Your first line of defense is your dentist. At your dental visit periodontal disease can be diagnosed by probe readings and X-Rays, along with an oral exam. These are done to determine tissue attachment and bone loss. Periodontal disease can be treated comfortably by many methods, some of which are performed by your general dentist or by a periodontist. These procedures may include; medications, surgical and non-surgical procedures, orthodontics, and laser. There are many stages of periodontal disease and your dentist or periodontist will know the best treatment for you. After treating your gums, the most important step is maintaining the disease.