Your gums do so much more than keeping your teeth in place, though that is one of their crucial roles. Your gums are one of the first lines of defense against infectious foreign agents, but when they are infected themselves, they open the door to other problems. Our dentists, Dr. Deborah Backiel, Dr. Dennis Sharkey and Dr. Jennalee DiCicco, and team offer gum disease treatments in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to help keep your gums and the rest of your body healthy. Contact us at 267-514-8100 to learn more!