Periodontal Evaluation in Katy, TX

Why Gum Health Matters

Gum disease is the leading cause of adult tooth loss, and its early stages are typically painless — which is exactly why it goes unnoticed until damage is done.

There's also a well-documented link between gum disease and systemic conditions including heart disease and diabetes, so this is about more than just your teeth.

What the Evaluation Involves

• Measuring the pocket depth around each tooth
• Checking for bleeding, recession and inflammation
• Reviewing X-rays for bone loss
• Assessing tooth mobility
• Discussing risk factors like smoking, diabetes and genetics

If We Find Gum Disease

Early-stage gingivitis is usually reversible with a thorough cleaning and improved home care. More advanced periodontitis calls for scaling and root planing — a deep cleaning below the gum line — followed by more frequent maintenance visits.

Caught early, gum disease is very manageable. That's the entire argument for regular evaluation.