Dr. Don S. Moore is an experienced dentist who co-owns Dash Point
Family Dental Inc. along with his wife Felicia Moore, who is a dental
hygienist by profession. They have owned and operated Dash Point since
2002 and provide quality dental services to children and adults in
Tacoma, Seattle, and Federal Way. One of the many dental health issues
they commonly see is periodontal disease.
Periodontal disease is a disease in the gums. It is fairly prevalent in the United States and according to the CDC over half of adults aged 30 and older have periodontitis. Here are a few facts about the cause and treatment of periodontal disease.
Periodontal disease causes inflammation in the soft and hard gum structures that support the teeth. Gingivitis is the early stage of periodontal disease and the most serious form is known as periodontitis. Symptoms of both periodontitis and gingivitis are usually simply inflammation in the gums. Both are caused by bacterial infections and variable such as family medical history, smoking, diet, age, and medication can influence the severity of periodontal disease.
There is a wide variety of treatments available to patients suffering from periodontal disease. Scaling and root planning are when the infected gum surface is thoroughly cleaned. There are also surgical options available that are appropriate for treating serious cases of periodontal disease. These surgical procedures will also be performed for cosmetic purposes due to damage cause by periodontal disease.
Dr Don S Moore previously was an Associate Professor with the Department of Stomatology at Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry. He received his Doctor of Dental Surgery from Meharry in 1992.
Periodontal disease is a disease in the gums. It is fairly prevalent in the United States and according to the CDC over half of adults aged 30 and older have periodontitis. Here are a few facts about the cause and treatment of periodontal disease.
Periodontal disease causes inflammation in the soft and hard gum structures that support the teeth. Gingivitis is the early stage of periodontal disease and the most serious form is known as periodontitis. Symptoms of both periodontitis and gingivitis are usually simply inflammation in the gums. Both are caused by bacterial infections and variable such as family medical history, smoking, diet, age, and medication can influence the severity of periodontal disease.
There is a wide variety of treatments available to patients suffering from periodontal disease. Scaling and root planning are when the infected gum surface is thoroughly cleaned. There are also surgical options available that are appropriate for treating serious cases of periodontal disease. These surgical procedures will also be performed for cosmetic purposes due to damage cause by periodontal disease.
Dr Don S Moore previously was an Associate Professor with the Department of Stomatology at Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry. He received his Doctor of Dental Surgery from Meharry in 1992.
