What is Periodontal Disease?

What is Periodontal Disease?

Licensed to practice in New Jersey, Dr. Anup Muduli specializes in oral and maxillofacial surgery. Dr. Anup Muduli sees patients at his private practice Ramapo Valley Oral Surgery in Oakland, where he offers services ranging from cosmetic to periodontal disease procedures.

What is Periodontal Disease?

In a study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, mild to severe cases of periodontal disease occurs in nearly 50 percent of the American population ages 30 and over. In seniors who are 65 and older, the rate takes a dramatic hike to 70.1 percent, as of 2010.

What is Periodontal Disease?

An inflammatory condition that targets the soft tissues surrounding the tooth, periodontal disease can spread to the jawbone if not treated. It typically derives from gingivitis, which gradually causes inflammation below the gum line. Depending on the progression of the disease, a person may experience receding gums, chronic bone destruction, or loss of teeth.

What is Periodontal Disease?

An inflammatory condition that targets the soft tissues surrounding the tooth, periodontal disease can spread to the jawbone if not treated. It typically derives from gingivitis, which gradually causes inflammation below the gum line. Depending on the progression of the disease, a person may experience receding gums, chronic bone destruction, or loss of teeth.