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At Mid Peninsula Dental Specialists in Los Altos CA Palo Alto and Mountain View, one of our specialties is gum disease treatment and periodontics. And one of the main reasons why we choose to focus on this area of dentistry is the potential for gum disease to beget worse dental conditions. If left unchecked, this ubiquitous conditions can lead to a rocky dental future filled with pain and discomfort. So, while gum disease might not be a game ender, the things that follow it might.

In order to keep our patients informed, our team has put together a list of conditions that are caused or aggravated by advanced gum disease. Check it out below and remember that this list is not all-inclusive. If you feel that the symptoms of your dental ailment are linked to gum disease, don’t hesitate and visit our office immediately.

Problems Caused Or Aggravated By Gum Disease

  • Bleeding gums
  • Tooth swelling
  • Tooth infections
  • Cavities
  • Plaque
  • Dental abscesses
  • Tooth loosening
  • Tooth loss

At Mid Peninsula Dental Specialists in Los Altos CA Palo Alto and Mountain View, we want all our patients to have the healthiest gums possible. If you see blood in your sink, or in any way suspect you might be suffering from gum disease, don’t wait! Visit us for gum disease treatment. Contact us today!

Contact Mid-Peninsula Dental Specialists:

650-941-7300

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):

20 1st St, Ste 200
Los Altos, California
94022

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