Gum Disease Treatment in Oneonta, NY

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Dr. Zaman & Team diagnose and treat gum disease in Oneonta, NY to help protect your teeth, gums, and overall oral health.

What is gum disease?

Gum disease (periodontal disease) is an infection of the gums and bone that support your teeth.
It usually starts as gingivitis (red, swollen, or bleeding gums) and can progress to periodontitis, where the bone around your teeth is damaged.
You may notice:

  • Gums that bleed when you brush or floss
  • Bad breath that doesn’t go away
  • Gums pulling away from teeth
  • Loose or shifting teeth
  • A change in how your teeth fit together when you bite

Many people feel little or no pain until the disease is advanced, which is why regular checkups are so important.

Dental Exams

Dental Cleanings

Why treating gum disease matters

Untreated gum disease can lead to:

  • Tooth loss
  • Difficulty chewing and eating
  • Ongoing infection and bad breath

Research has also linked periodontal disease to other health conditions such as diabetes and heart disease. Treating your gums is about more than just your smile, it supports your overall health.

Gingivitis (early gum disease) can often be reversed with professional cleanings and good home care. More advanced periodontitis can’t be fully reversed, but treatment can stop it from getting worse and help keep your teeth longer.

We use local anesthetic (numbing) during deep cleanings so you should feel a little pressure, but not sharp pain. Some soreness afterward is normal and usually mild; we’ll give you simple tips to make recovery easier.

Most periodontal patients do best with maintenance visits every 3-4 months. We’ll recommend a schedule based on how your gums respond and your overall health.

Yes, if we’ve diagnosed gum disease. Gum problems are often silent until they’re advanced. Treating now helps prevent tooth loss, infections, and more complicated (and expensive) procedures later.

Concerned about bleeding gums or bad breath?

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