Periodontal Disease

    Illustration of receding gums and tartar build-up along the gum line

    Your Path to Healthier Gums: Understanding Pocket Reduction Surgery

    Gum disease affects more than a billion people worldwide, often progressing silently until it causes significant damage to the teeth’s supporting structures.

    A model of a DNA double helix, illustrating hereditary risk for periodontal disease

    Genetic Factors in Periodontal Disease: Is Gum Health Hereditary?

    When we think about hereditary health conditions, our minds often jump to heart disease, diabetes, or cancer. However, the health of our gums and our teeth’s supporting structures also have genetic components. Periodontal disease, commonly known as gum disease, affects millions of people worldwide.