Pyorrhea is the old name for periodontal disease. The word comes from the Greek word pyron meaning pus and rhea meaning a flow. At the later stages of this disease there's a serious infection with pus and blood coming out of the gums. It's preventable with good daily oral home care and regular professional dental visits.

        Pyorrhea is an inflammation and break down of the gums and bone around the teeth. It starts with bleeding gums and usually takes years to destroy a patient's teeth and gums. The best time to treat this problem is early using scaling and root planing. There are many other treatment options based on the patient's specific condition and personal philosophy. Several antibiotics have been developed to assist patients in fighting this disease.

        As pyorrhea progresses, a patient sees receding gums, loose teeth, red inflamed gums and pus. This condition is an infection in the gums and most of the available treatment is aimed at getting rid of the infection. It can get significantly worse with increased stress, poor nutrition, poor oral hygiene, and loose poor fitting dentures.

        The dentists at the Atlanta Dental Group PC are dedicated to their patients' good health and well being. You are welcome to join our family of patients. They offer periodontal treatment to fight or prevent pyorrhea. If you would like to schedule a free dental consultation with Atlanta Cosmetic Dentist, Dr. Mark Allan Padolsky or Dr. Jeffrey Stephen Smith, make an appointment at 404-874-7428. It's an important step in taking good care of yourself.