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Dr. Elyassian is very knowledgeable on periodontal therapy. Periodontal simply means “the tissue around the teeth,” and as a periodontist, he has specialized in the treatment and surgery of the gums. Gum disease is typically the number one disease that needs to be treated by a periodontist, and plaque is the most common cause.
Usually periodontal-related problems are often discovered after they have been present for an extended period of time. With proper daily brushing and flossing and regular dental check-ups with Dr. Elyassian, you can decrease your risk of gum disease.
Gum disease has many stages of severity, ranging from mild (gingivitis) to moderate (periodintitis) to the severe (periodontitis). Treatments are available for every case of gum disease, but it is always best to catch it early during the gingivitis stage.
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Common problems associated with gum disease:
- “Long” teeth (receding gum lines expose the root portions of your teeth)
- Discolored or deteriorating tooth structure
- Gum depressions (holes in between the teeth in the gum tissue)
- Infected gum line (discoloration or inflammation of the gum tissue)
- Tooth loss or tooth movement
If you feel you have any of these symptoms of gum disease, please contact our office for a periodontal evaluation. Dr. Elyassian and his staff want you to have the best periodontal health possible!