Dangers of Ignoring Periodontal Disease

In this video, Austin cosmetic and implant dentist Dr. Brandon Hall explains the oral and systemic effects of advanced periodontal disease when it goes untreated.

What are the dangers of not treating periodontal disease or gum disease? It’s a chronic infection in your gums, and the end result is tooth loss. So if it’s not treated, and it can be treated at multiple stages; from early, middle, even to severe gum disease can still be treated. But if you don’t treat it, you’re going to lose teeth and you’re going to have pain and infection and abscess.

So sometimes patients will come in and they have a big abscess with a big, aggressive, swollen, painful infection. That’s something that’s really severe and needs to be addressed right away. If you’re having any of those other symptoms that are minor, definitely come in and have that treated.

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Dr Hall received his dental training in San Antonio, TX and undergraduate degree in biology from Texas A&M University. Post dental school residency training while serving his country in the United States Navy. Dr. Hall enjoys attending many professional development and continuing education courses all over the country.

Dr. Hall’s coursework selection is heavily focused on dental implants and prosthetics to replace missing teeth. Dr. Hall is board certified in Nitrous oxide sedation (happy gas) to make his patient’s visits comfortable and relaxing.

When Dr. Hall is not taking care of smiles, you will find him in the great outdoors camping, hiking, and exploring. He enjoys playing sports, exercise, travel, and chasing after his three little tornadoes.

Spending much of his life growing up overseas, mostly in Germany, traveling, and experiencing other cultures has helped shape Dr. Hall’s outlook on life and work. Balancing time with a comfortable, caring work environment, family, recreation, and good food (I’m hungry right now). Having fun and enjoying life is crucial in helping us perform at our best each day.