What Is Periodontal Disease?

In this video, Dr. Robert Harvey discusses the serious nature of periodontal disease and emphasizes the importance of diligent oral hygiene.

I’m Dr. Bob Harvey from Aspire Dental Group. Many people often inquire about periodontal disease and its implications. Periodontal disease is particularly alarming to me, largely because it is often driven by genetics. Individuals may inherit genes that predispose them to this condition.

Periodontal disease involves the accumulation of bacteria in the mouth, which can damage the bone and gum support surrounding the teeth. There are thousands of types of bacteria in the mouth, but the ones associated with periodontal disease specifically target and can destroy the structural support of the teeth. This makes the disease very serious.

To manage and prevent the progression of periodontal disease, it’s crucial to maintain diligent oral hygiene. Regular brushing and flossing are essential, especially if you have a genetic predisposition to this disease. Without proper care, there is a real risk of losing your teeth. Remember, if you take good care of your oral health, you have a better chance of keeping your teeth for life. This underscores the importance of good oral hygiene practices.

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Dr. Robert Harvey & Dr. Rameek McNair

At Aspire Dental Group, our experience, unrivaled technology, and caring service provide a comforting experience to our patients that is hard to find in other dental offices. Dr. Robert Harvey and Dr. Rameek Mcnair combined have over 45 years of experience in dentistry. Our goal is to always deliver extraordinary care to every patient. We will go the extra mile for you 6 days a week!

Very few dental offices around the country have an in-house crown and bridge laboratory. This means that Aspire Dental Group has a full-time ceramist that allows us full control over the fit between our lab products and your existing teeth. You can count on not only a more streamlined and faster production schedule, but overall savings for our patients who utilize dental components built by the lab. Our highly skilled ceramist will craft custom dental restorations that are perfect for your teeth, ensuring you a smile that you will love.

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Our doctors have over 45 years of combined dental experience ensuring our patients are always in good hands.

Laser Dentistry

Our patients’ comfort is always top of mind. Our laser allows us to provide more effective and comfortable treatments.

Buffered Anesthetics

Only seven percent of dental offices buffer their anesthetics. This is less painful compared to traditional acidic injections.

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Coverage is available to nearly all of our patients. We accept most major insurances and have flexible financing options.


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