Gum Problems and Your Immune System

The goal of our hygiene department is to provide you with the highest quality of treatment to maintain good oral health with the newest therapies

• Non-Surgical Periodontal (Gum) Thrapy
• Gum Antibiotic Applications
• Chlorhexidine Antimicrobial Self-Application
• Desensitizing Medicaments to De-Sensitized Teeth
• Fluoride and Fluoride Varnish Applications
• Intra-Oral Imaging --Virtual Makeovers
• Maintenance of esthetic Dental Treatments
• Oral Cancer Screening
• Treatment of Halitosis (bad Breath)

It has been estimated by MetLife that there are now 76 million aging baby boomers. The proportion of adults aged 55 to 64 with periodontal disease is estimated to exceed 90%, with those aged 35 to 44 exceeding 70%.

The prevalence and severity of periodontitis is expected to increase as the life expectancy of the population retaining natural teeth increases. Periodontitis is one of the most common causes of tooth loss in adults.

Periodontal disease, until now, has been considered exclusively an oral infectious disease, with its primary effects limited to the mouth and the gums. Physicians have not considered it in their physical exams or considered it in evaluating their patient’s cardiac condition.

Based on this information, though, gingivitis and periodontitis should be considered for diagnosis and management of Chronic Heart Disease if the physician wants to reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke.

Knowing the possible adverse affects of periodontitis/gingivitis on physical health, and recognizing that cardiologists and family physicians is leading dentists in prescribing low-dosage antibiotics to help treat these adverse physical conditions/medical risks, the patient population will find it much easier to undertake the necessary, conservative periodontal treatment.

People who have this condition need to have an early diagnosis made for their gum condition, with the necessary treatment provided, so they can remain healthy. Don't make the mistake of trivializing painless, Bleeding gums .

Gum problems must be treated to prevent the serious, life-threatening vascular and cardiac diseases effectively. And with our antimicrobial host response treatment necessitated by condition, not only may we save many teeth but we may also save lives!

During your first appointment with our hygienist you will have a full periodontal evaluation which will determine the condition of your gums and the type of treatment necessary. A complete set of necessary diagnostic x-rays will be taken. We will show you the latest techniques available for controlling dental disease.

All information that we obtain will be carefully evaluated so that we may accurately assess your dental requirements. We will do our best to help you maintain your natural teeth and preserve or improve any cosmetic dental work--so you can have a beautiful smile!

American Dental Association's web site has information for consumers on periodontal disease.

Recent research has shown there is a link between Periodontal Disease and Diabetes and Heart Disease and Stroke.Click Here for further information.