Q: What are the factors that could give me a periodontal disease?

A: A person can get a periodontal disease when he or she smokes (particularly tobacco) regularly, or when that person takes medications that have side effects in terms of reducing saliva that causes dry mouth. Changes in hormone levels, having systemic disease and even genetics are also factors in acquiring a periodontal disease.

Q: I have heard about patient education from an Oxnard DDS. How will I know if I have a gum disease?

A: Since most patients do not know that some of them might already have a periodontal disease, we inform our patients about this kind of problem. It is important to have regular dental examinations and check-ups because gum disease is painless during its early stage. It also doesn’t have any noticeable symptoms. This is why it is highly advised for you to see your dentist and practice proper oral hygiene to avoid inflammation of the gums that causes severe periodontal disease.