Researchers have found that people with gum disease are almost twice as likely to suffer from coronary artery disease.

Pregnant women who have periodontal disease may be seven times more likely to have a baby that is born too early and too small.

Diabetic patients are more likely to develop periodontal disease, which in turn can increase blood sugar and diabetic complications.

Bacteria in your mouth can be aspirated into the lungs to cause respiratory diseases such as pneumonia, especially in people with gum disease.

At Setty Dental we evaluate all our new and Recare patients for periodontal (gum) problems thoroughly and offer wide range of services to control and prevent further progression of the gum disease. Some signs of gum disease include Persistent swollen, red or bleeding gums, tooth sensitivity, and bad breath are among the warning signs of periodontal (gum) disease. Untreated gingivitis can advance to periodontitis and eventually lead to tooth loss and other health problems. Our dentists at Setty Dental believe that periodontal health should be achieved in the least invasive manner. This is often accomplished through non-surgical periodontal treatment, including scaling and root planing (a careful cleaning of the root surfaces to remove plaque and calculus [tartar] from deep periodontal pockets and to smooth the tooth root to remove bacterial toxins, followed by adjunctive therapy such as local delivery antimicrobials and host modulation, as needed on a case-by-case basis and severity of the disease.. If you are interested in knowing more about these services please make an appointment to visit Setty Dental.