Periodontal Health

Periodontal Health

Here at Orland Dental Wellness Center, we take our patient’s periodontal health very seriously. Oral health and proper hygiene practices are necessary to maintain healthy teeth and gums.

However, patients with gum disease are at risk of periodontal disease, which causes the loss of bone density and many other issues. For this reason, we offer dental services to help protect and maintain good periodontal health. It is important to understand the causes of periodontal disease which include:

• Family history of periodontal disease


• Poor oral hygiene


• Smoking and other bad habits


• Taking certain medications that affect the teeth and gums


• Illnesses and diseases like diabetes, cancer, and HIV


• Lack of treatment for gum disease

Some of the periodontal health procedures Dr. Wook Kim offers in our Orland office include deep cleanings, root planing and scaling, gross debridement and gum grafting. With continued periodontal treatment, patients are able to protect and save more of their natural teeth and prevent more serious complications. To have Dr. Wook Kim assess your current periodontal health, call us at 708-460-6666.