If you have gum disease (also known as periodontal disease), you are vulnerable to many other health conditions, which make the disease even more serious and dangerous. If your gums have fallen victim to the disease, we recommend meeting with Dr. Anne Nicholas and her team of specialists to discuss the possibilities of the following health complications: Respiratory Disease If... read more »
Periodontal disease is gum disease. It is an infection of the tissues that surround and support your teeth. Periodontal disease is the most common cause of tooth loss among adults, according to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research. Periodontal disease is remarkably pervasive worldwide, even in the United States. In fact, the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) reports... read more »
Attending your regularly scheduled dental checkups is vitally important to your well-being. Did you know that when you visit Dr. Nicholas and her team of specialists, they are not only watching for cavities and gum disease, they are examining the soft tissues of your mouth? A person's oral health can reveal important and even early insights about other aspects of... read more »
Deteriorating oral health can be a vicious cycle. And once you're stuck in that cyclical pattern, it's difficult to escape without the help of a trained professional like Dr. Anne Nicholas. Here's how the cycle of gum disease progresses toward bone loss and the need for osseous surgery: Poor oral hygiene results in the formation of plaque, which soon hardens... read more »
The definition of the word "insidious" can also double as an apt description for gum disease: causing harm in a way that is gradual or not easily noticed. Gum disease is indeed insidious. Also known as "periodontal disease," gum disease is an infection of the tissues that surround and support your teeth. Your caring dentist and periodontist, Dr. Anne Nicholas,... read more »
Periodontal disease is an inflammatory disease that can become progressively worse and eventually destroy the gums and other structures that support the teeth. This disease is dangerous to your oral health because it is a painless infection that stealthily attacks — like a silent saboteur — unless you seek proper treatment. A periodontist specializes in the successful treatment of periodontal... read more »