How Do Dentists Treat Gum Disease?
Gum disease is very hard to see in its early stages and you may not even know that there is a problem. However, every time you undergo a dental exam, your dentist will look for signs of gum disease. To measure where your gums attach to your teeth, your dentist may use a dental tool called a "periodontal probe". Healthy gums attach to teeth just below the edge of the gum, but it is a sign of gum disease if your gums attach to your teeth below this point. X-rays show how much bone is around your teeth, and getting rid of plaque and tartar gives your gums a chance to get better if you have gum disease.
