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| • | Poor oral hygiene. Whether you skip a few brushings here and there, avoid dental visits, or ignore your oral hygiene altogether, poor oral hygiene quickly leads to the buildup of plaque and bacteria. |
| • | Alignment issues. Crooked teeth are harder to keep clean. |
| • | Smoking. Smoking slows the blood flow and decreases the amount of oxygen in the blood. This prevents your body from effectively fighting infection. |
| • | Drinking. Alcohol causes dry mouth, an ideal environment to support the growth of bacteria. |
| • | Medications. Certain medications can cause dry mouth. |
| • | Nutritional deficiencies. A well-balanced diet is important for maintaining good health, including the health of your teeth and gums. |
| • | Red, swollen gums. |
| • | Gum recession, which can lead to root exposure and tooth sensitivity. |
| • | Spaces between the teeth. |
| • | Chronic bad breath, caused by the bacteria and debris stuck below the gumline. |
| • | Loose teeth, which can shift out of their natural alignment. |
| • | Tooth loss. |
| • | Scaling and root planing. A deep cleaning of the teeth above the gumline as well as along the root surfaces. |
| • | Laser treatment. If the gums are too swollen to complete a thorough scaling and root planing, a laser is used to remove the infected tissue, making treatment possible. |
| • | Pocket reduction surgery. If periodontal pockets are too deep to be cleaned with scaling and root planing, this procedure exposes the entire root surface to make sure every area is cleaned. |
| • | Grafting. Soft tissue grafts restore the damage done by gum recession. Bone grafts are often used to restore the bone loss caused by periodontal disease, as well as strengthen the jawbone for dental implants. |
Benefits of
Oregon Periodontics PC
Comfortable operatory experience
Excellent results due to enhanced vision & precision
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 Office Hours
Tuesday–Thursday 8:00 AM–3:00 PM Friday 8:00 AM–12:00 PM Location
11786 Southwest Barnes Rd Suite 210 Portland, OR 97225-5925 Contact Office: (503) 575-7750 Fax: (503) 531-3560 
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A good oral care routine at home, including regular brushing and flossing, is essential for maintaining the health of your mouth. Along with care at home, it is also important to have your mouth professionally cleaned and examined to prevent issues, as well as spot, and treat, issues in their earliest stages. If you regularly skip any part of your oral care routine, your risk of developing periodontal, or gum, disease increases greatly. At Oregon Periodontics, P.C., we can help to treat periodontal disease and restore the health of your mouth.