Had you been told you have Periodontal or Gum Disease? Well, youre not alone. Many adults have some form of gum disease which can range from simple gum inflammation to major damage in soft tissue or bones that support the teeth. You can lose teeth the cause of periodontal disease. The good news is that gum disease can be stopped slowed, and the bad news is it can get worse depending on how you care for your teeth and gums regularly from here on out.
While many people ignore good dental health totally, some people occasionally brush, however, you can get gum disease if you brush daily but dont pay special attention to the gums. The gums and the tongue collect bacteria and need to be brushed just as much as the teeth. Brushing and flossing help rid the mouth of plaque which is made up of mucus and other particles that contain bacteria. Plaque can harden and form tartar that hardens on the teeth and cannot be removed by brushing. Teeth cleaning by a professional dental hygienist is the only way of removing tartar.
Gingivitis is the inflammation of the gums caused by bacteria. You know you have gingivitis when the gums bullied easily and are red and swollen. Regular brushing and flossing of teeth and gums will reverse gingivitis and prevent periodontitis which can lead to bone and tooth loss.
Gingivitis will advance to periodontitis if not treated. Periodontitis is when there is inflammation around that if and the gums pull away from the teeth to form spaces (called pockets) which can become infected. The bodys natural response to infection and bacterial toxins break down the bone and connective tissue placing the teeth in jeopardy. The bonds, gums, and tissue that support the teeth will be destroyed if periodontitis is not treated. Loose teeth may have to be removed.
Dr. KirkKimmerling is an expert dentist when it comes to dental materials. He is the Founder and Chief Architect of FiteBac Dental, a company incorporating antimicrobial technology and material science into dental products.
Dr. Kirk Kimmerlinggraduated from our local McEachern High School. He completed an undergraduate degree at Emory University in chemistry, and continued at Emory for his dental degree, graduating in 1982. Dr. Kirk Kimmerling is an adjunct professor at the Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University and is currently researching dental materials with universities, researchers and corporations to improve the quality of dental care.Dr. Kirk Kimmerling won the prestigious oral and pathology award, demonstrating a passion for dental care. Dr. Kirk is a Marietta cosmetic dentist, general dentist and emergency dentist that is an active member of the American Dental Association, Georgia Dental Association, North West District Dental Society and Mercer Mastery Program.
Dr. Garrick McGrath grew up in Marietta, Georgia and attended Lassiter High School. He was awarded a collegiate baseball scholarship at Augusta State University where he received a Bachelor's of Science degree in Biology with a minor in chemistry. His passion for the art of dentistry developed soon after graduation when he accompanied his brother on a mission trip to the Atacama Desert of Northern Chile. It was then he decided to pursue a career in dentistry and received a Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from Georgia Health Sciences University.
Dr. Garrick McGrath became interested in dentistry because he liked science and he liked solving problems. Now, he loves his career as a dentist because he gets to help people every day. He enjoys developing relationships with his patients and making them feel comfortable in the dental chair.
Dr. Spencer Harden was born in Woodstock, GA and is a graduate of The Walker School inMarietta, GA. Dr. Hardenattended Auburn University graduating magna cum laude in Biomedical Sciences with a minor in Business. He attended the distinguished University of Michigan School of Dentistry.
Dr. Spencer was inspired by his father, Dr. Scott Harden, a retired well renowned dentist of 30 years practicing in Woodstock, GA. 'My father was the perfect example of what every dentist should be, as he treated every patient with thebest dentistry, the best materials, the latest and best techniques while respecting people and their personal circumstances. So, it it is with great honor that Ijoin, Dr. Kirk Kimmerling, the inventor of the FiteBacAntimicrobial Dentistry, andVerde Pointe Dental Associates, the premiere dental practice in Marietta, GA.'