Periodontic Dentistry

Diagnosing Periodontal Disease

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.

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Early Gum Disease Detection

Understand your gum health before it progresses.

Early diagnosis allows for timely treatment and helps protect the gums, bone, and tissues that support your teeth.

Visual inspection for inflammation, tenderness, or bleeding.
Measurement of periodontal pocket depths.
X-rays may be used to evaluate bone support.

Gingivitis

Early gum inflammation may include tenderness, bleeding, and plaque buildup.

Periodontitis

Pockets deepen, tartar forms, gums recede, and bone loss may begin.

Advanced

Advanced disease may lead to loose teeth, tissue destruction, and tooth loss.