Diagnosing periodontal disease begins with a thorough evaluation of your gums, teeth, and supporting structures. This helps identify inflammation, gum pocket depth, bone loss, and early signs of gum disease before more serious damage occurs.
Early diagnosis allows for timely treatment and helps protect the gums, bone, and tissues that support your teeth.
Early gum inflammation may include tenderness, bleeding, and plaque buildup.
Pockets deepen, tartar forms, gums recede, and bone loss may begin.
Advanced disease may lead to loose teeth, tissue destruction, and tooth loss.
