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Periodontal Disease and Non Surgical Treatment
Periodontal disease is a bacterial infection that
affects the gums and bones, which support the teeth. Initially, these bacteria cause gingivitis, and the gums
become swollen and begin to bleed. Left
untreated, the teeth will eventually space and become loose. Periodontal disease is the leading cause of tooth loss.
During the past year, medical scientists have
linked bleeding gums to some serious medical problems. The position is that people with healthy gums are at
lower risk of heart attack and stroke than those with inflamed and bleeding
gums: E Poloris, a bacterium which may be present in infected gums, has been
identified as a cause of stomach ulcers.
The best preventive measure to maintain healthy
gums is removal of the plague which can become bacterial-infected:
twice daily by the patient, and two to four times annually by a dental
professional.
For years periodontal disease was treated by cutting away the diseased gum. This was painful and disfiguring. Like other bacterial infections, ie. Pneumonia, it can be successfully treated with antibiotics and local cleaning of the hard calcified deposits around the teeth and on the roots under the gum.
I have taken advanced training in this form of
periodontal care. My patients have
much less discomfort during treatment and have been able to keep their teeth.
Fresh Breath
There is good news on this front.
Bad breath is treatable! We do it right here is our office. We have an effective program that eliminates odor-causing
bacteria at their course. Specialized
oral hygiene therapy along with odor reducing rinses will eliminate halitosis.
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Saturday, November 10, 2007