Gum Disease or Gingivitis

Gum disease originates in the gums, where infections form from harmful bacteria that are ever present in the mouth. Early warning signs include chronic bad breath, tender or painful swollen gums and minor bleeding after brushing or flossing. In many cases, however, gingivitis can go unnoticed. The infections can eventually cause the gums to separate from the teeth, creating even greater opportunities for infection and decay.

Laser gum treatment
The only FDA approved laser, the Waterlase laser has been a miracle in gum treatment. Use of the laser in the pocket will eliminate much of the diseased tissue and allow better shrinkage of the swollen gums and faster healing. It is quick and painless. We have never seen anything work so well.

No need for needles, we have found a newly developed liquid gel, called Oraqix. It is squirted between the gums and teeth. It numbs the gums and teeth instantly! The laser sprays out a computer-controlled spray of air and water as it activates the water droplets to comfortably remove hard deposits (calculus) and sterilize infected pockets. This is very important because bacterial contamination is the main reason gum disease starts up again.

Have you been told you need gum surgery? Maybe not! Dr. Cashion and Dr. Cody have an entire Non-surgical Gum Treatment protocol that has been super successful. Link to Laser treatment page

Progression of Gum Disease and Bone Disease
The biggest problem with gum disease is there are usually no obvious symptoms like pain around the teeth. So, many people are unaware they have a problem.
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This picture shows healthy gums and bone versus infected. As you can see, the biggest problem is you lose bone around the teeth. Bone loss is the #1 reason someone loses a tooth. Unfortunately, this usually does not hurt at all. I'm not trying to be funny. I mean it. It is unfortunate gum disease does not hurt because people don't even know anything is wrong. There are other symptoms than pain and these are listed below.
Some signs and symptoms include:
- Loose teeth
- Bad breath
- Bleeding gums when brushing or flossing
- Tender, swollen or red gums
- Hard deposits on teeth (especially lower front teeth)

Did you ever wonder what the hygienist was doing with that probe?
Here are a few pictures explaining what we are looking for. Funny thing, we call it gum disease but really it is bone disease because under those gums the bone is shriveling away. Bone disappears trying to escape the infection.

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Don't let your bone disappear when non-surgical, non-painful laser solution is available. link