Gum Disease

Symptoms and Treatment

If you’ve recently experienced swollen or bleeding gums or loose teeth, you may have periodontal (aka gum) disease. The good news: Dr. Rothenberg can detect and treat periodontal disease in its earliest stages, before it progresses, helping to prevent unnecessary tooth and bone loss.

What Exactly Is Gum Disease?

destroys the soft tissue (gums) and bone support of your teeth. It begins when plaque and tartar become trapped between your teeth and gums. Periodontal disease is remarkably widespread—clinical findings demonstrate that at some point, 75% of adults will be affected. Early stages can also be present in children. Common symptoms include:

1. Bleeding gums
2. Bad breath and bad taste
3. Loose or shifting teeth
4. Red and swollen gums
5. Receded gums
6. Heavy tartar deposits on teeth
7. White fluid from gums when pressed

How Dr. Rothenberg Can Help Your Gum Disease

If you or your family suffers from any of the above symptoms, it is urgent that you schedule a visit with Dr. Rothenberg at 973 301 0011 . Over several generations, the Rothenberg Dental Group have gained one of a kind experience in successfully detecting and stopping periodontal disease before it spreads. They can conduct a thorough oral examination to look for symptoms, and eliminate possible early-warning signs by:

If you or your family suffers from any of the above symptoms, it is important that you schedule a dental exam. Over several generations, since the early 1900’s, the Rothenberg Dental Group has been successfully detecting and treating periodontal disease in all stages. Most importantly, a thorough oral examination and early detection enables optimal treatment results, many times without the loss of natural teeth. Our experience allows us to create a customized treatment plan for your individual needs with the various forms and factors that influence periodontal disease and its development.