Patient Education Information

Do you Have Periodontal Disease? - Take this quiz, from the American Academy of Periodontology, to find out if you have periodontal disease.

Facts and Fallacies about Periodontal Disease - The American Academy of Periodontology provides this handy reference.

Fighting Gum Disease: How To Keep Your Teeth - The FDA has prepared this guide.

Parts of Your Teeth and Gums - Want to know what your teeth look like?  If so, click on this site from the Columbia University College of Dental Medicine.

Cleaning Your Teeth and Gums - The American Dental Association provides this advice.

Dental Treatments - Columbia University College of Dental Medicine offers explanations of many different gum treatments.

Frequently Asked Questions: Gum Disease (Periodontal Disease) FAQ - The American Dental Association provides a clear explanation of all aspects of periodontal disease, including illustrations, causes, symptoms, and treatment.

MEDLINEPlus Medical Encyclopedia - The Health Illustrated Encyclopedia from MedlinePlus includes over 4,000 articles about diseases, tests, symptoms, injuries, and surgeries. It also contains an extensive library of medical photographs and illustrations. Please check the alphabetic listing for the topic you want.

Oral Health: Preventing Cavities, Gum Disease and Tooth Loss - The CDC provides this information.

Periodontal Disease - This handout comes from the Journal of the American Medical Association.

Prevent Diabetes Problems:Keep Your Teeth and Gums Healthy - This information is provided by The National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse.  

Taking Care of Your Gums -The American Medical Associations patient handout.

Women and Periodontal Disease - Learn more about women and their gum problems.