Diagnosis
Perio 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, especially in the early stages. What are the ...

Smoking and Perio
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 in the development and progression of periodontal (gum) ...

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. Luckily, the effects of ...

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. Periodontal disease can never be cured; it can only be controlled. And if it isn't ...

Procedures
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 toxins can develop below the gum line. The goal of scaling ...

Microscope
We use a microscope as a tool to help us treat and manage periodontal disease, also called gum disease. A microscope is helpful because the bacteria that cause periodontal disease cannot be seen with the naked eye. These bacteria thrive below your ...

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. The bacteria that cause periodontal disease trigger ...

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. Periodontal disease occurs when bacteria build up on your teeth and gums, causing your ...

Atridox
Tens of millions of Americans suffer from periodontal disease, which affects the gums, teeth, and bone that surrounds the teeth. Periodontal disease begins with a bacterial infection. As the infection worsens, your immune system produces white ...

PerioChip
More than 75 percent of Americans over the age of 35 suffer from periodontal disease, a bacterial infection of the gums, teeth, and bone that surrounds the teeth. As the disease progresses, your immune system produces white blood cells to fight ...

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. It begins when plaque, a sticky film of food and bacteria, builds up on your teeth. If plaque isn't removed, it ...

Surgery
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. To place a crown, we first take an impression of your teeth, and use this impression to create precise working models of your ...

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. To repair your jaw, we can perform a surgical procedure called bone grafting, in which we replace missing ...

Flap
Periodontal flap surgery -- also called pocket-depth reduction surgery -- is necessary when your gums still have pockets of infection even after we've completed scaling and root planing. This procedure will remove the existing bacteria and any ...

Gingival Grafting
First, we make sure that your gums are thoroughly numb so that you remain comfortable throughout the procedure. Then we take the graft from the donor site on the palate. In some cases, the incision in the palate heals on its own, but in other ...

Gingivectomy
Regrowth of healthy tissue 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 ...

Systemic Effects
Low Birth Weight
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. If all of the plaque isn't removed each day, it builds up and ...

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. Heart disease and your oral health Some research has linked the bacteria associated with ...

Pregnancy
During pregnancy, your body produces higher levels of the hormones estrogen and progesterone. These elevated hormone levels can affect many of the tissues in your body, including your gums. As your hormone levels fluctuate, your gums may react ...

Respiratory Infection
Scientists have discovered a link between periodontal disease, also called gum disease, and respiratory infections. If you suffer from periodontal disease, you may be inhaling harmful bacteria from the infection in your gums into your lungs ...

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 with certain heart conditions. Your ...

Alternatives
If you have periodontal disease, your choices are limited. You could * Delay treatment * Choose treatment Copyright 2003 CAESY Education Systems, Inc. W hat are your choices for treating periodontal disease? Delaying treatment is a ...

Post-Op Instructions
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. For this reason, you should avoid any chewing for two hours ...

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. This can weaken your mouth's resistance to infection. ...