Periodontal Dentistry | Reston, VA

Periodontal gum disease is a silent disease where many people do not know if they have it, but 50% of Americans suffer from gum disease. There is a genetic component that predisposes some people to gum disease, however, lack of professional dental cleaning and home dental care to remove bacterial accumulation below the gum line causes damage to the gums and bones that support the teeth. It is not hard to treat gum disease at an early stage, and early treatment is very important to prevent further bone loss from occurring.