Periodontal Disease
3 Month Recare - If you have a history of periodontal disease, we must monitor the health of your gums closely so that we can prevent a recurrence of this destructive infection.
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Arestin - One-third of the American population is affected by periodontal disease, a chronic bacterial infection of the gums, teeth, and bone that surrounds the teeth.
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Bone Grafting - Sometimes your body needs the assistance of modern science to repair or heal itself. This is the case when you've lost bone from your jaw.
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Crown Lengthening - A crown (cap) is an excellent way to cover and protect a tooth that has fractured or been damaged by decay or injury.
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Diabetes - Diabetes Diabetes frequently causes blood vessels to thicken and become less elastic, which decreases the flow of oxygen and nutrients to the body's tissues and slows the removal of harmful wastes.
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Gingivectomy - Healthy gums that fit tightly against the necks of the teeth are an important part of a beautiful smile. But sometimes the gums grow and extend onto the front surface of the teeth, disrupting the natural balance between the length of the teeth and the height of the gums.
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Gingivitis - Gingivitis is the earliest, most common form of gum disease. There is usually no pain or discomfort associated with it; in fact, 75 percent of adults in the U.S. have gingivitis, and many aren't even aware of it.
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Heart Disease - Researchers have discovered that you may be at increased risk of developing coronary heart disease and stroke if you suffer from periodontal disease.
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Infective Endocarditis - Infective endocarditis is a disease that can damage the valves and tissues of the heart. When bacteria enter the bloodstream and pass through the heart, they can cause infective endocarditis in patients.
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Low Birth Weight - What is periodontal disease? The main cause of periodontal disease, also called gum disease, is the accumulation of plaque. Plaque is the sticky film of food and bacteria that forms constantly on your teeth.
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Periodontal Disease - Periodontal disease is an infection of the teeth, gums, and the bone that surrounds the teeth. Most people who have periodontal disease aren't even aware of it, because it's rarely painful.
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Periodontal Surgery - Before your surgery, you were given an anesthetic to ensure your comfort. This anesthetic typically leaves your lips, teeth and tongue feeling numb after the appointment.
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Periostat - Periodontal disease is an infection of the teeth, gums, and the bone that surrounds the teeth. It's caused by specific bacteria that live in the spaces between the teeth and gums, called pockets.
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Root Planing - Routine cleanings in our office remove plaque and tartar that exist on your teeth above the gum line, but sometimes, especially if you don't floss regularly, plaque, tartar and bacterial toxify.
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Smoking and Periodontal Disease - It's common knowledge that smoking has been linked to both lung and heart disease. To add to this, recent studies have shown that tobacco use is likely one of the most significant risk factors.
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Ultrasonic Scaling - Periodontal disease, an infection of the teeth, gums, and bone that surrounds the teeth, is the number-one cause of adult tooth loss.
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