Gum (Periodontal) Disease Video Library
Healthy gums are the foundation of a healthy smile. In this playlist, our periodontists explain everything you need to know about gum disease—what it is, how to recognize the early signs, and how to keep it from progressing.
Learn how to spot symptoms like bleeding gums, bad breath, and gum recession, and discover what causes inflammation in the first place. We’ll also walk you through proven ways to prevent gum disease with proper home care, professional cleanings, and advanced periodontal treatments. Whether you’re curious about gingivitis, periodontitis, or how gum health connects to your overall wellness, these videos will help you protect your smile for life.
What is Gingivitis?
Do your gums bleed when you brush your teeth? Bleeding gums are often one of the earliest signs of gingivitis. In this video, learn the causes and how to stop it.
How to Reverse and Stop Gingivitis
How to stop and reverse gingivitis. Learn what causes bleeding gums and how proper brushing and plaque removal can restore gum health.
Pimple in Your Mouth? It’s a Periodontal Abscess
Think you have a pimple on your gums? It could be a periodontal abscess caused by infection and bacteria. Learn the signs, causes, and why prompt treatment matters.
Your Oral Health Directly Impacts Your Overall Health
Your oral health impacts your overall health. Learn how gum disease and oral bacteria are linked to heart disease, diabetes, and more.
What Does Bone Loss Look Like In The Mouth?
Noticing black triangles between your teeth? Learn how bone loss causes these gaps and what treatments are available.
Composite Bonding For Black Triangles (Bone Loss)?
Composite bonding for black triangles? Learn why bonding may worsen plaque buildup with bone loss and how we treat the root cause to protect your gums.
Will Gum Grafting Help with Sensitivity If There’s Bone Loss?
Will gum grafting help with sensitivity if there’s bone loss? Learn when gum grafts can cover exposed roots and when treatment focuses on protecting gums, not sensitivity.
Deep Cleaning to Remove Bacteria on Gums
Learn how deep cleaning (scaling and root planing) removes plaque and bacteria below the gumline to treat gum disease and prevent bone loss.
What is a Deep Cleaning?
What is a deep cleaning and do you need one? Dr. Raha Yousefi explains how scaling and root planing removes plaque and calculus below the gumline to treat gum disease and prevent bone loss.
What to Eat After Gum (Periodontal) Surgery?
What should you eat after gum surgery? Learn the best foods to support healing after periodontal procedures like dental implants, gum grafting, crown lengthening, extractions, and more. This guide breaks down what to eat—and what to avoid—day by day to protect the surgical site, reduce discomfort, and ensure a smooth recovery.
Can You Perform a Bone Graft with a Gum Graft? Yes, with SFOT!
Can you do a bone graft with a gum graft? Learn how SFOT combines bone grafting, gum grafting, and orthodontics to rebuild support for your teeth. Find out who qualifies and why it wasn’t the right option for this case.
What is Osseous Surgery?
If brushing and flossing aren’t enough… There may be something deeper going on. In this video, Dr. Syeda Mahbub explains why this is happening and how we can treat it with Osseous Surgery.
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Why Choose District Dental Surgery?
At District Dental Surgery, our board-certified periodontists specialize in advanced gum procedures using the latest technology. Patients from Washington, DC and Bethesda, MD choose us for our precision, expertise, and compassionate care. We focus on protecting your natural teeth, restoring gum health and aesthetics, minimizing discomfort with modern techniques, and creating long-term, natural-looking results.
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