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.
Do your gums bleed when you brush or floss? 🚨 That’s not normal and you shouldn’t ignore it— it’s a sign of gingivitis, the earliest stage of gum disease. Gingivitis occurs when bacterial plaque accumulates around your teeth, resulting in inflammation, redness, and bleeding.
The good news? It’s completely reversible with proper care!
- Brush twice a day
- Floss daily
- See your dentist at least twice a year
Healthy gums = a healthy smile. Watch to learn how to keep your gums clean and inflammation-free.
In this video, Dr. Raha Yousefi explains what a deep cleaning is and why you might need one.
A deep cleaning isn’t just a “thorough cleaning”; it’s a powerful way to remove hardened calculus (that’s plaque that’s been hanging around way too long), hiding under the gumline. If left untreated, this bacterial buildup can lead to gum disease and even bone loss.
Ever noticed little black gaps between your teeth? They’re called black triangles, and Dr. Raha Yousefi is here to explain what they are and how they are caused. They can make teeth appear aged or uneven, and even trap food more easily. But the good news? There are treatments available.
Black triangles between your teeth can be frustrating, but they’re often a sign of something deeper — bone loss. While it might seem like composite bonding is a quick fix, it can actually make things worse over time. Once bonding is added, it can trap plaque and bacteria, making it harder to keep the area clean and potentially leading to more bone loss.
In this case, our focus wasn’t on filling the space — it was on protecting the foundation. By thickening the gum tissue, we help prevent future bone loss and preserve your natural teeth. The goal isn’t just cosmetic; it’s about long-term stability and health.
Say goodbye to hardened plaque and hello to healthy gums! A deep cleaning isn’t just a “thorough cleaning”—it’s a powerful way to remove hardened calculus (that’s plaque that’s been hanging around way too long), hiding under the gumline. This bacterial buildup can lead to gum disease and even bone loss if left untreated.
Your smile deserves a fresh start—let’s clean things up where it really counts.
The short answer: no. Gum grafts can help with sensitivity only when we’re able to cover the exposed roots. In this patient’s case, there was significant bone loss — meaning the gum tissue had already dropped away from the bone, making full root coverage impossible.
Instead, our goal was to thicken and strengthen the gum tissue to help prevent additional bone loss in the future, not to treat sensitivity. Fortunately, this patient had no sensitivity symptoms.
When bone loss is severe, root coverage isn’t possible, but there are still ways to manage sensitivity with the right products and care. Always talk to your periodontist about what’s best for your situation.
If a patient has enough bone remaining, root coverage can often be achieved with a connective tissue graft, addressing both gum health and sensitivity.
We all get pimples… but one place you definitely don’t want one is in your mouth! It’s not a zit — it’s a periodontal abscess. When bacteria sneak under your gums and get trapped near the bone, it can cause swelling, infection, and even bone loss if left untreated. Moral of the story: don’t pop it — call us!
A periodontal abscess is a pocket of pus in the tissues of the gum. It looks like a small red ball pushing out of the swollen gum. An abscess can occur with serious gum disease (periodontitis), which causes the gums to pull away from the teeth. This leaves deep pockets where bacteria can grow.
Did you know your oral health is directly connected to your overall health? Even without obvious symptoms, harmful bacteria can quietly affect your body, increasing your risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, dementia, pregnancy complications, and more!
Gum disease often starts silently, long before you feel pain or notice bleeding… causing bad breath, tooth decay, bone disease, and even tooth loss. Bacteria from your gums can enter your bloodstream, fueling inflammation throughout your body and contributing to serious health conditions.
And did you know? These harmful bacteria can also be shared between partners, parents, and children, and close contacts. Protecting your oral health helps protect the people you care about most.
Routine professional dental cleanings are essential because they break up the bacterial biofilm that you cannot remove at home — the sticky matrix where harmful bacteria grow and thrive. Disturbing this biofilm through cleaning stops its growth, protects your gums, and keeps your whole body healthier.
For expecting mothers, keeping gums healthy is even more important — gum disease has been linked to low birth weight and premature births. Let’s not forget that the mother introduces the first bacteria to their baby.
At District Dental Surgery, we don’t just treat disease — we help you to prevent it. Our personalized care focuses on early detection, prevention, and protection of your oral and systemic health for life.
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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.