Philadelphia, PA -- (SBWire) -- 05/21/2015 --When patients visit the dentist for a routine cleaning and checkup, they are examined for any teeth issues or oral diseases. Without a routine checkup every few months, the undetected problems that are in the mouth can become worse and cause a serious health issue. One illness that affects the gums is called periodontal disease, and can be diagnosed by a professional dentist. The premium dental care facility of Philadelphia, Absolute Smile, inspects their patients for periodontal disease as part of their preventative service using a periodontal probe. Patients are invited to visit the Absolute Smile dentist in the Northeast Philadelphia region to receive a checkup for periodontal disease.

Periodontal disease is not curable and develops from plaque and calculus that cause the gums to inflame. The condition can be avoided if the teeth are regularly cleaned. The dental hygienists of Absolute Smile professionally clean the teeth to remove all of the plaque on the surface so that periodontal disease does not occur. Using the periodontal probe, the dentist checks the crevice between the tooth and surrounding gum, which is called a sulcus. If the sulcus is more than three millimeters deep, it is susceptible to getting periodontal disease.

The dentists of Absolute Smile also examine the shape, color and overall condition of the gums to make sure the mouth is healthy. Some effects of periodontal disease include swollen gums, bleeding and deep pockets. When patients schedule a checkup at Absolute Smile, they are given an X-ray, which helps the dentists inspect the bone levels to make sure they aren't uneven or low, a sign of advanced periodontal disease. To schedule a free consultation at Absolute Smile, contact the dentistry online or by calling 1-800-764-5347.

For more information on the services of Absolute Smile, please visit their website. In addition, the dentistry also conducts dental implants for patients in the area of Bucks County, PA.

About Absolute Smile
Absolute Smile is dedicated to helping people create and maintain an unforgettable, radiant and healthy smile. The dentists are skilled in all the latest techniques of family, cosmetic and implant dentistry. For over 10 years, the dentists of Absolute Smile have been providing patients with high-quality, pain-free dentistry. The doctors of Absolute Smile combine innovative technology with gentle and skilled techniques in order to provide their patients with comfortable, safe and effective dental care. Absolute Smile proves that quality can be affordable. Each location in Pennsylvania provides patients with spacious waiting rooms, professional front-desk coordinators and comfortable treatment rooms with state-of-the-art equipment.

For more information, please visit http://www.myabsolutesmile.com/.