Gum disease is the most common ailment known to mankind and it continues to be the main reason for tooth loss, especially among adults between the ages of 30 and above.

The key to dealing with this disease is to prevent it from developing to the advanced and untreatable stages. This can be relatively easy and simply involves a daily regimen of brushing and flossing in combination with regular visits with your dental professionals (the dentist and hygienist). Many things can affect the health of our teeth and gums that are not in our control such as trauma, genetics and other related health problems. The fact is we all need help maintaining the healthy teeth and gums that we need to use for an entire lifetime.

Treatment of gum disease takes many forms and the traditional methods of treatment still apply and serve as the basic level of care needed to treat this disease. However, a myriad of associated therapy, treatment and home care regimen is often necessary in order to effectively treat the disease and prevent the advanced and untreatable forms of disease that so frequently cause loss of teeth in the mature adult.

ADJUNCTIVE SERVICES

 

Associated Therapy

  • Halitosis treatment
  • Laser caries detection – “Diagnodent” instrument
  • In-situ antibiotic (antibiotic placed between gum and the root of the tooth)
  • Systemic antibiotic use (antibiotic taken in pill form)

Home Care Modifications

  • Nutritional and total wellness counseling for an enhanced immune response to the periodontal disease – use of nutraceuticals (dietary supplements)
  • Tobacco cessation
  • Use of antimicrobial rises
  • Use of mechanical toothbrushes in combination with a variety of aids to care for the teeth and gums

Associated Treatment

  • Bactericidal ultrasonic debridement
  • Laser-assisted periodontal treatment and laser periodontal surgery

Our challenge is to keep science in the forefront of planning and improving our treatment for this debilitating and destructive disease. It is critically important to treat active gum disease since, without treatment, this disease could result in loss of life.

Gum disease is almost certainly involved in deadly diseases such as cardiovascular (heart) disease and diabetes.