small boy in white shirt holding right cheek to show dental pain

GUM DISEASE IN YOUNGER PATIENTS

Gum Disease in Younger Patients   Last week a new patient, in his early 20s came in for assessment and treatment.  After x-rays and periodontal charting, I determined that he had periodontal disease, in its early stages. Deep cleanings can go far in resolving such a situation and this is what I recommended.  His pocketing is 5 mm in the…