Melanie D. Robinson, DDS, MS
Austin, TX
512-377-5656
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  • Periodontal Care
  • About Periodontal Disease
  • Preventing Gum Disease
  • Oral Hygiene
  • Treatment Methods
  • Scaling and Root Planing
  • Osseous Surgery
  • Oral Pathology


Melanie D. Robinson, DDS, MS

3305 Northland Drive, Suite 204
Austin, TX 78731

Phone: 512-377-5656
Fax: 512-377-5657

Periodontal Disease

Periodontal diseases are infections of the gums that gradually destroy the support of your natural teeth. Dental plaque is the primary cause of gum disease in genetically-susceptible individuals. Bacteria found in plaque produce toxins or poisons that irritate the gums. They may cause them to turn red, swell, and bleed easily. If this irritation is prolonged, the gums separate from the teeth causing pockets (spaces) to form. Plaque can also harden into a rough, porous substance known as calculus (or tartar). This can occur both above and below the gum line.

As periodontal diseases progress, the supporting gum tissue and bone that holds teeth in place deteriorate. If left untreated, this leads to tooth loss.

However, dont be fooled. With periodontal disease, bleeding, redness, and swelling do not have to be present. Further, pain is usually not associated with periodontal disease. This disease damages the teeth, gum, and jawbone of more than 80 percent of Americans by age 45.

Periodontics Presentation

To provide you with a better understanding of periodontics, we have provided the following multimedia presentation. Many common questions pertaining to periodontics are discussed.

Periodontics Presentation

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