When we’re talking about gum disease, it’s always better to catch it sooner than later. Gum disease, which is also known as periodontal disease and which can come in many different severities, is actually reversible in its early phases. Read below to learn a little more about gingivitis, the first... Read more » If you have chronic gum disease, your periodontist will likely first recommend a treatment called scaling and root planing. According to the Journal of Evidenced-Based Dental Practice, this procedure is the “gold standard” for patients with periodontitis. Essentially, it’s like a deep dental cleaning for your gums. As you may... Read more » Wondering if you have periodontal (gum) disease? The milder form of periodontal disease, known as gingivitis, causes gums to swell and bleed. Fortunately, gingivitis is curable with treatment from a dentist. Gingivitis may progress to periodontitis if tartar is not removed from the gums over time. When tartar spreads beneath... Read more »