Healthy Gums Brentwood CA - Gum Disease Cure

How can Brentwood, CA area patients achieve and maintain healthy gums?

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Posted By Dr. Jamil Alkhoury

Healthy gums are the foundation for a beautiful smile and better oral health. Dr. Jamil Alkhoury and the team at Brentwood Family Dental work closely with patients to help them achieve the smile they’ve always wanted, and enjoy it for a lifetime! Brentwood, CA area patients who are interested in learning about conditions that can affect their dental health, such as gum disease, are encouraged to visit the practice.

What is gum disease?

Gum disease is one of many conditions that can negatively impact the smile. Gum disease, which dentists often refer to as periodontal disease, is a condition that can greatly damage the gum tissues as well as the teeth and bone. It begins as gingivitis, the earliest stage. Gingivitis is characterized by symptoms such as:

Persistent halitosis (bad breath)
Bleeding when flossing
Bleeding when brushing
Red and swollen gums
Presence of bacteria on the gum tissue

When patients notice the symptoms above, they need to act fast to reverse the condition. Otherwise, it can progress into periodontal disease, which can ruin the smile quickly. Gum disease itself is known for causing bone loss, tooth loss, and shrinking gum tissues. It affects more than just the gums. Once it has developed to the later stages of periodontal disease, it cannot be cured—it can only be treated and maintained, meaning patients will have a lifelong struggle with the condition due to poor oral health care. Brushing, flossing, and regular dental visits are vital to oral health and wellness—for life!

Achieve a healthy smile with your dentist!

Contact Dr. Jamil Alkhoury of Brentwood Family Dental to talk about the benefits of maintain healthy teeth and gums! Call 925-344-5296 to schedule an appointment at 4411 Balfour Road, Suite C in Brentwood, CA. Our practice welcomes patients of all ages.

Dr. Jamil Alkhoury

Dr Jamil Alkhoury believes dentists to be artists. Taking care of another person’s teeth is definitely an art in which Dr Jamil Alkhoury is an expert. Having graduated from University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) with a degree in Advanced Education in General Dentistry, he has always focused on the well-being of his patients. Brentwood family dental headed by Dr Jamil Alkhoury offers a wide range of services. He always keeps in touch with the developments in the field, to serve his purpose to the best of his abilities.

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