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Hygiene/Periodontal HealthThe periodontal status of our patients is one that we take very seriously. Your oral condition affects more than just your mouth. Infections that originate in the oral cavity can have serious consequences affecting the rest of your body. Also, there is evidence of a correlation between periodontal disease and heart disease. Therefore, it is very important for patients to practice good oral hygiene especially if there is a history of heart disease. Studies have shown that approximately 80% of the adult population is affected with gingivitis or some form of periodontal disease. That means roughly 20% of the population has what we consider “a healthy mouth”. Those figures are astounding. We carefully check for, diagnose and treat periodontal disease in our office on every patient. Although, periodontal disease cannot be cured, we will work diligently to get your mouth as healthy as possible. Many times a patient’s periodontal disease can be treated in our office. We have a very stringent soft tissue management program that is tailored specifically for each patient. We will thoroughly explain your periodontal condition and treat accordingly. Many times this will require more frequent re-care visits. We are dedicated to do everything we can to improve your oral condition and get it as healthy as possible. Procedure Depending upon the severity of your disease, local anesthesia will be delivered to allow you to have your periodontal treatment completed comfortably. We will clean any tartar, plaque and bacteria that reside below the gum line. We will irrigate with antibacterial rinses below the gum and deliver antibiotics, “Arestin”, into infected pockets to help eliminate deep pockets and gum infections. We will then schedule you on a strict follow-up basis to constantly monitor and treat your periodontal condition.
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