What is Gum Disease?

Watch this video to learn more about periodontal disease and what symptoms can indicate an infection.

So one of the first questions that most patients have when they come in for a cleaning, because most don’t know, is what is gum disease? So gum disease is usually present if you have bleeding gums, irritation, swollen gums. Most people brush their teeth and see bleeding and think it’s just normal. But healthy gums do not bleed. And so that is the main attributor to gum disease. So if you notice at home that your gums are bleeding while brushing or flossing, it’s probably time for your next dental cleaning. So contact us today and we can get you in for a consultation.

About John Hopkins, DDS

After attending Tulane University and receiving his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Mississippi in 1977, Dr. Hopkins graduated from the prestigious Emory University School of Dentistry in Atlanta, Georgia.

At Emory, Dr. Hopkins studied directly under Dr. Ronald Goldstein, considered the father of modern aesthetic dentistry.

Following graduation from Emory in 1981, Dr. Hopkins joined an esteemed multi-specialty practice in Palm Beach, Florida, where he honed his skills in numerous dental specialties: endodontics, periodontics, oral surgery and aesthetics.

While in Florida, Dr. Hopkins also completed the continuum at the Pankey Institute, the most renowned dental education institute in the world.

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