Dr. Emilie Discusses Gum Disease, Why to Treat It and Effective Non-surgical Treatment

Gum Disease (periodontal disease) can be very confusing and frightening. Join me, Dr. K. Emilie Mortensen, a gum disease specialist (periodontist) as I explain gum disease, why to treat it and effective non-surgical treatment. I have over 25 years experience and I know what questions you have! My own patients have told me! What's more, there are lots of confusing websites about gum (periodontal) disease that are hard to understand and from people where you don't know their background. Many dental offices just tell you that you have gum disease without explaining it. I will answer these questions: WHAT is gum (periodontal) disease? WHAT causes gum (periodontal) disease? WHAT is Plaque (Biofilm)? WHAT is Tartar(Calculus)? HOW does Plaque (Biofilm) Affect our Gums? HOW Does Plaque (Biofilm) Affect the Human Body? What are Gum "Pockets" (Probings)? WHY do I need my gums measured? DOES Gum Measuring (Probing) Hurt? HOW can the Gum Measuring (Probing) Discomfort be Reduced?WHAT Else does Your Dentist Need to Diagnose Gum (Periodontal) Disease? WHAT Do All of the Gum Measurements (Probings) and X-Rays Mean? WHAT are the Four Stages of Gum Disease (Periodontitis)? WHAT should I do if my Dentist or Dental Hygienist tells me I have Gum(Periodontal) Disease? WHY should you see a Periodontist? WHAT Four Things Should Your Periodontist Collect in order to Properly Diagnose and Treat Your Gum (Periodontitis)Disease? WHY Should Your Periodontist Review the Diagnostic Aids Together? WHAT Does the Microbial (Bacterial) Sample Tell You? WHAT Types of Treatments Are Available From Periodontists? HOW Does the Medical Community Treat Chronic Infection? WHAT Are the Benefits of Having Non-Surgical Chronic Infectious Disease Control On Your Gums? How Can I Find a Gum Specialist (Periodontist) That Will Do Non-Surgical Infectious Disease Control? WHAT are the steps in treatment for gum disease? If I get treatment, HOW LONG before my gum disease is cured? WHAT is a deep cleaning (scaling and root planing)? WHAT if my regular dentist wants to do a deep cleaning (scaling and root planing)? WILL a deep cleaning (scaling and root planing) HURT? WILL I be "put under" for a deep cleaning (scaling and root planing)? WILL I be able to EAT after a deep cleaning (scaling and root planing)? WILL I be able to go back to work after a deep cleaning (scaling and root planing)? Am I DONE with gum disease treatment after a deep cleaning (scaling and root planing)?