Blog - Periodontal Treatment

Periodontal disease, also called gum disease, is a severe condition of the tissues and ligaments that support your teeth.

Your Katoomba dentist recommends prevention to lower your risks for gum disease, but if you do develop it, we can help with treatments.

How Gum Disease Starts

Gum disease starts as gingivitis. If you have gingivitis, you may notice bleeding gums, tooth pain, and ...

Periodontal disease is a preventable condition of the gums and periodontal ligaments—the very tissues that support your teeth.

In the early stages, periodontal disease may have few or no symptoms at all, which is why it is imperative to visit your dentist regularly for dental exams and teeth cleans. Dental exams spot periodontal disease in the early or gingivitis stage. In ...

When gums bleed, it’s time to take notice. Bleeding when eating, brushing or flossing is often an early warning sign of gum disease. When caught in the very early stages, gingivitis (early gum disease) can often be reversed with the proper professional and at-home care.

At Katoomba Dental Centre, we screen the gum health of every patient to identify the presence ...