555 Kinderkamack Road, Suite 100, Oradell, NJ 07649
555 Kinderkamack Road, Suite 100, Oradell, NJ 07649
Your gums are the tissue that surrounds your teeth and holds them in place. When this tissue becomes infected with bacteria, it’s called gum disease. You don’t typically experience symptoms of gum disease until the condition becomes advanced. As with many other health conditions, gum disease can be mild, moderate, or severe.
Gum disease is one of three oral conditions that affect your overall health and quality of life. The other two are cavities and severe tooth loss. At Oradell Family Dental, Dr. Howard Perlmutter is concerned with helping you maintain your oral health. This includes preventing decay and disease in your teeth and gums. Dr. Perlmutter can help address your gum disease and offer strategies you can use at home to help prevent and manage the condition.
There are two types of gum disease. Gingivitis is the mildest and most common form of gum disease, affecting only the gums. Gingivitis can be reversed with early treatment and good oral hygiene, but if left untreated, it can lead to periodontitis. Periodontitis is a more severe form of gum disease that spreads below the gums to damage the supporting tissues and bone.
Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, can cause bone loss in an advanced stage called periodontitis. Periodontitis occurs when inflammation from gum irritation and swelling causes deep pockets to form between the teeth and gums. These pockets fill with plaque, tartar, and bacteria, which can erode the ligaments, soft tissues, and bones that support the teeth. If left untreated, bone loss can cause teeth to become loose and eventually fall out.
Gum disease is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). People with gum disease may have two to three times the risk of a heart attack, stroke, or other serious cardiovascular event. However, there may not be a direct connection, as many people with heart disease have healthy gums, and not everyone with gum disease develops heart problems.
Other conditions can also increase your risk of developing gum disease, including medications that reduce saliva production. Dry mouth, also known as xerostomia, can contribute to gum disease by making it harder to wash away food debris and bacteria from the teeth. Without saliva, bacteria can build up between the teeth and gums, leading to infection and gum disease. Dry mouth can also play a role in the development of gingivitis, an early stage of gum disease. During your routine cleanings every six months at our Oradell office, Dr. Perlmutter and your dental hygienist can spot the early signs of gum disease and will offer treatment recommendations.
Gum disease may be difficult to identify at home, but Dr. Perlmutter and your dental hygienist will be able to diagnose gum disease during a dental examination at our office in Oradell. Gum disease can often become serious before you notice symptoms, so a yearly dental checkup can help detect and prevent it. If left untreated, gum disease can spread to the bones around the gums, making it painful to chew and potentially leading to tooth loss.
During your dental exam, Dr. Perlmutter and your dental hygienist will measure the depth of the pockets around your teeth. This helps to identify areas of the mouth where gingivitis or periodontitis has started. Dental x-rays are taken that will show bone loss around the teeth as well as tartar buildup under the gumline.
There are several treatments that Oradell periodontal dentist Dr. Perlmutter may recommend for treating your gingivitis or periodontitis.
Typically, these begin with non-surgical treatments, which include deep cleaning or scaling and root planing, and a low-dose antibiotic. Scaling and root planing remove the tartar and bacteria below the gumline that you cannot reach at home.
These procedures help improve the health of your gums and lead to better attachment to your teeth. Oral antibiotics can help control the bacteria.
However, gingivitis is reversible with regular dental cleanings and diligent oral hygiene.
Teeth and oral care are important to your overall health. Dr. Perlmutter and his skilled staff are experienced at recognizing and recommending gum disease treatment in Oradell. We encourage you to call today and schedule an appointment with Dr. Perlmutter to learn more about your options.
Always warm, welcoming, professional and caring. Dr. Perlmutter and his staff are top-notch! Highly Covid-safety conscientious and sanitized. They are all especially reassuring for anxious or fearful patients. This is my daughter's dentist of choice. As a parent I am so grateful to be rid...
Oradell Family Dental: Dr. Howard Perlmuttee, his entire staff are wonderful, very professional and the best. OFD remain as my Family Dentist for over 18 years and the best dental experience I’ve ever had. I highly recommend Oradell Family Dental to anyone in search of...
Excellent!! Dr. Purlmetter and his team were exceptional and very informative. I felt extremely comfortable. I would highly recommend!!
It is always a wonderful experience going to the dentist here. Carina is great and so caring. Dr. Perlmutter is wonderful , truly a wiz at not only fixing the teeth but also at making me feel very comfortable in the chair.
Always wonderful!!! Everyone is so pleasant starting with Risa as soon as you walk in. Karina does my cleanings and she is so gentle and comforting. Dr Perlmutter is the kindest, funniest, relaxing dentist I have ever met. I have had small interactions with many...
Carina made a dental phobic patient feel very comfortable. No pain at all and very thorough cleaning. A very good experience at this office overall
Dr. Perlmutter is the best dentist I’ve ever treated with. He has a gentle approach and is very skilled and knowledgeable at what he does. He makes you feel confident that every time you sit in his chair no matter the procedure it will be...
My visit to Oradell Family Dental was exceptional. Everyone was professional, knowledgeable and friendly. I’m glad I found this dental group and will continue with them for my dental needs. They took their time with me and explained everything that was going on and what...
Always warm, welcoming, professional and caring. Dr. Perlmutter and his staff are top-notch! Highly Covid-safety conscientious and sanitized. They are all especially reassuring for anxious or fearful patients. This is my daughter's dentist of choice. As a parent I am so grateful to be rid...
Wonderful Dentist! I have been really happy with the quality of dental care that I have received at Oradell Family Dental. Enjoy is friendly, thoughtful and most important the care is outstanding! I would highly recommend Oradell Family Dental!
Marina is the best!! I had broken my front tooth and Dr. Perlmutter was away. I was told to come in and see Marina. She knew exactly what to do. The tooth cracked in half so she couldn’t do a temporary tooth. So she bonded...
Dr Perlmutter and all the hygienists and the entire staff are amazing, would recommended Oradell family dental to everyone.
Dr Perlmutter is the best dentist in Bergen county (and NJ). He and his staff are truly amazing. He is so knowledgeable of the best techniques for saving teeth. He has changed fear of the dentist to knowing I am getting the best care for...
I have been going to Dr Perlmutter for many years. As a person that is afraid of dentist, he has always put me at ease.
Wonderful Dentist! I have been really happy with the quality of dental care that I have received at Oradell Family Dental. Enjoy is friendly, thoughtful and most important the care is outstanding! I would highly recommend Oradell Family Dental!
Karina is an awesome dental hygienist, not only because of her technical skills but because she genuinely cares about her patients. She always makes me feel at ease.
Dr. Perlmutter and all the staff in the office are highly professional. All my family coming to Dr. Perlmutter office in the last 3 years and we had many procedures done. Thanks to Dr. Perlmutter, Marina, Karina, Rizza, Debbi and the rest of the staff...
Great staff. Great office and dentist Dr Howard Perlmutter is fantastic. I love how explains what he’s doing along the way.
Dr Perlmutter was very honest with me regarding some poor dental work I had at another dentist's office. He told me to go back to them and ask them to stand behind their work. He didn't believe in charging me to do something I already...
Hygienist and Dentist both very knowledgeable and friendly. Gentle but thorough cleaning. Modern office. Overall very pleased with my visit and highly recommend!
Wonderful staff and the best dental experience I’ve Ever had! I highly recommend Oradell Family Dental to anyone in search of a fine Dentist!!!
Friendly, efficient staff. Attentive Dr. who explained everything he was about to do and took his time to ensure my comfort dental wise. Overall it was a pleasant experience.
It is always a pleasure to visit Oradell family dental. Every body is nice and knowledgeable. I love my Hygenist, Karina. Dr. Perlmutter is always so kind an reassuring. They are taking Covid precautions and I felt very safe dealing with my dental needs. I...
This is an absolutely phenomenal dental practice. I had so many terrible experiences before and Dr. Perlmutter’s entire team put me at complete ease. Everything is done efficiently and painlessly. I cannot recommend them enough.
I don’t know how Dr Perlmutter does it, but not even the needles hurt. Having avoided dentists for ten years, I was reluctant to go. A friend recommended this practice and I couldn’t be more satisfied. Highly recommended.
All I can say is that I wish I would have found Dr. Perlmutter years ago because since in his care I have lost all my fear and anxiety. The professionalism and outstanding care from him and the entire staff is like no other! Happy...
Thank you for creating a relaxed and caring environment.
Very good and enjoyable experience!!! 👍😊👍😊👍😊
First time patient. Could not be more happy with the friendly and professional atmosphere at OFD.
From reception to dental work and check out, the experience was great.
It was very good. Karina was great and as always Dr Perlmutter was very professional and kind
Karina is a terrific hygienist; she makes every regular visit easy.
From the moment you arrive at the front desk until you leave the entire staff is wonderful. Dr. Perlmutter is such a great dentist from his expertise to always making you feel 100% comfortable through any procedure. My husband and I drive almost an hour...
I was looking for a family dentist, and came across Family Dental ... And I am so glad I did the staff and doctor or absolutely wonderful. I have a son that is "High functioning autism" and All I can say is.. I would highly...
Caring, considerate, on time!
Everyone was professional, competent, and caring. I couldn’t have asked for more.
Thank you Karina, great job as always!!!
Thanks Oradell Family Dental! You’ve truly made this practice feel like family.
I was in for a cleaning and, as always, I was impressed by the professionalism of the staff. My hygenist is great, answers questions I may have and does a very thorough cleaning job.
Outstanding care… the entire office is so professional and thorough in every aspect from top notch dental care to making sure you are comfortable while there….recommend highly!
Pleasant, professional and puts your mind at ease for a great experience. Karina is a great hygenist!
Excellent friendly staff that goes out of their way to provide exceptional service.
First time client. OFD staff very welcoming, highly recommend.
We have been going there for years. Nothing but good things to say about the staff, facility and of course Dr. Perlmutter.
Dr Pearlmutter is a great dentist. He'll see you through the whole process and follows up. There's also a wonderful hygienist Karena to keep your teeth clean and sparkling.
Everyone is so friendly and the customer service is outstanding. Dr Perlmutter is very thorough and gentle he explains every procedure before he does it. My entire family goes to this office even my 3and 5 year old are treated well. They are so comfortable...
Both Dr Perlmutter and Karina the hygienist take the time to explain everything they are doing, Very professional, and most important there was never any pain involved during any of my procedures. Everybody on the staff was great. If you need dental work, look no...
I was very pleased on my first visit to Oradell Family Dental. First of all every member of your staff was pleasant and personable answering any questions or concerns I might have. The facility also appears to have the latest equipment and technology available.
Korrina was an amazing hygienist! Made me feel to comfortable from the moment I walked in. Dr. Perlmutter has a great “bedside manner” and made me feel comfortable as well. Highly recommend this practice to anyone who is dental chicken 😊
For as long as I can remember I have been extremely phobic when it comes to going to the dentist. I went for the first time in many years in October and Dr. Perlmutter and his staff made me feel at ease immediately. I needed...
Fear of dentist? Fear of the pain? No need to worry here! Dr Perlmutter has been my dentist for over 15 years. He is excellent, takes time to explain and does terrific work. Everyone in the office is helpful and pleasant. Would definitely recommend to...
I have been a patient of Dr. Perlmutter for 2 years now. I came to him in need of extream dental care and feared losing my teeth as I’m only in my early 20s! With the help of his expertise, skills, and reassuring staff I...
Dr. Perlmutter did a good job allaying my fears and the process was painless.
best dental experience of my life… i would recomend to anyone in bergen county.
Wonderful dentist
The best staff of any medical office I’ve ever been to. From the front desk on
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