Dental Blogs in Scottsdale

Periodontal disease, also called gum disease, is an infection and inflammation of the gums and supporting structures around the teeth. It often starts quietly, with symptoms like bleeding gums, tenderness, swelling, or persistent bad breath. Without treatment, it can progress from gingivitis into periodontitis, a more serious form of gum disease that may affect the bone that supports your teeth. At American Family Dentistry in Scottsdale, AZ, Dr. Jake Kent and our team believ