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Andrew R. Allgood, DMD, PC
Appointments: (706) 863-3290
Andrew Allgood D.M.D.
Andrew R. Allgood, DMD, PC
491 Furys Ferry Road
Martinez, GA 30907
Would you like a whiter smile right now? In the Martinez, GA area, Andrew R. Allgood, DMD, PC offers in-office tooth whitening for quick results. Dr. Andrew Allgood applies a bleaching solution to your teeth which is then accelerated by a high-intensity light. Teeth can often be whitening in one or two one-hour sessions - perfect if you're looking for a quick and easy way to brighten up your smile.
With oral conscious sedation, Martinez area sedation dentist Andrew Allgood, D.M.D. is medically able to attend to your dental needs for a longer period of time. This means you can combine all or many of your dental appointments into one. If you are in need of extensive dental work or multiple treatments are necessary, oral sedation dentistry may be the most efficient and hassle-free option for you to consider.
New and safe sedation dentistry with Martinez area sedation dentist Dr. Andrew Allgood means you can have years of dental treatments done quickly while you're lightly sedated, with little or no discomfort. If you've been putting up with discomfort, hiding your smile, or delaying scheduling dental work because you're too busy, your life is about to change. Make a sedation dentistry consultation appointment today with Dr. Allgood.
Hollywood Dental Center
Appointments: (936) 632-4477
Ralph Rose D.D.S.
Hollywood Dental Center
1703 Tulane Dr
Lufkin, TX 75901
Dr. Rose provides secure implant dentures in the LUFKIN area. Implant retained dentures won't slip, and are a long-lasting solution to missing teeth.
You'll talk, eat and smile with more confidence. Your self esteem will return with your new natural-looking teeth.
With oral conscious sedation, LUFKIN area sedation dentist Ralph Rose, D.D.S. is medically able to attend to your dental needs for a longer period of time. This means you can combine all or many of your dental appointments into one. If you are in need of extensive dental work or multiple treatments are necessary, oral sedation dentistry may be the most efficient and hassle-free option for you to consider.
We accept most insurance carriers. Please check with us prior to your appointment, but it's safe to say we likely accept the type of insurance you carry.
LUFKIN area dentist Dr. Ralph Rose and his knowledgeable staff can help answer any of your insurance questions. At Hollywood Dental Center we aim to maximize your insurance benefits and make any remaining balance easily affordable.
Hollywood Dental Center welcomes emergency appointments. We know that dental emergencies can occur at any time. Our 24-hour voice mail alerts LUFKIN area dentist Dr. Ralph Rose to your need. We are here to help you at any time.
You've probably heard that a root canal procedure can be an uncomfortable experience. At Hollywood Dental Center, located in LUFKIN, TX area, that's not the case. Dr. Ralph Rose numbs the tooth so you simply won't feel any pain, and you'll find that there is very little discomfort afterwards.
Plano Parkway Dental - Hollywood Smiles
Appointments: (972) 519-0990
Jesse Taylor D.D.S.
Plano Parkway Dental - Hollywood Smiles
4708 W Plano Parkway, Suite 200
Plano, TX 75093
There are a variety of payment options available to our valued patients. Plano Parkway Dental - Hollywood Smiles accepts debit cards, credit cards, checks and cash, and even offers convenient monthly payment plans for those who qualify. Call our Plano area dental office today to discuss the right financial options for you.
Dr. Taylor provides secure implant dentures in the Plano area. Implant retained dentures won't slip, and are a long-lasting solution to missing teeth.
You'll talk, eat and smile with more confidence. Your self esteem will return with your new natural-looking teeth.
Dental emergencies happen, and when they do simply call Plano area dentist Jesse Taylor, D.D.S.. We're fully equipped to provide you with prompt emergency care at Plano Parkway Dental - Hollywood Smiles.
Plano area cosmetic dentist Jesse Taylor, D.D.S. has extensive experience creating beautiful smiles. They're one of the first things people notice about you.
Our professional team will be happy to discuss your aesthetic dentistry options. The attractive results you'll get from Plano Parkway Dental - Hollywood Smiles can change your life!
We accept most insurance carriers. Please check with us prior to your appointment, but it's safe to say we likely accept the type of insurance you carry.
Plano area dentist Dr. Jesse Taylor and his knowledgeable staff can help answer any of your insurance questions. At Plano Parkway Dental - Hollywood Smiles we aim to maximize your insurance benefits and make any remaining balance easily affordable.
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Bleeding Gums
If you have bleeding gums, you may have periodontal disease. We're learning more about this common infection all the time. Below are some of the latest findings. It should help you understand why it's so important that you take action with your periodontist to eliminate periodontal disease, the sooner the better.
Some patients think swollen gums aren't as critical as tooth decay, but that's just not so. Periodontal disease begins as a minor infection and, if it doesn't show signs of stabilizing, is bound to get worse. Untreated, it can eventually result in tooth loss.
Type I periodontitis (gingivitis) consists of tender gums and a little bacteria-filled pocket between your tooth and gum. The disease is very treatable at this point. But if the infected pockets are allowed to enlarge, the inflammation extends to the bone beneath, which begins to erode.
There's another reason to take periodontal disease seriously. The Journal of the American Dental Association recently reported on a study of nonsmokers. Researchers found that periodontal disease was a stronger risk factor for heart disease than such typical symptoms as high cholesterol or high blood pressure. Also, periodontitis in pregnant mothers has been linked to premature and low birth-weight babies.
Your periodontist's concerns for your health don't stop with your teeth. That's why it's important, if you're suffering from gingivitis, that you schedule an appointment and get it treated. When you do, make sure you let your dentist know if you are also being treated for heart disease by your medical doctor.
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Periodontal Disease: Preventing Tooth And Bone Loss
The best way to control periodontal disease and to help prevent tooth loss is with early detection and treatment. Three out of four people are afflicted by periodontal disease at some point in their lives, so everyone should be tested. After reviewing a patient's dental and medical history, the dental care provider or periodontist will conduct a thorough clinical intraoral exam called a periodontal charting.
This consists of taking a series of measurements around each tooth. Unless the gums are very inflamed and sensitive, the periodontal charting causes minimal discomfort.
The space between the gum and the tooth is measured using a periodontal probe. This space is called the probing or pocket depth. In a healthy mouth, this space should be between 0 and 3 millimeters.
The amount of recession or loss of gum around each tooth is measured. In healthy mouths, the gum tissue should be at the junction of where the crown of the tooth meets the root. The two measurements (pocket depth and recession) are then added to calculate the amount of attachment loss around each tooth. The greater the amount of attachment loss, the more advanced the periodontal disease.
While completing the periodontal charting, a dentist will evaluate the conditions of an individual's gums. Healthy gums are pale pink, firm, and immobile. The gums should not bleed during the probing exam. Bleeding gums during this exam are a sign of gum inflammation, gingivitis or periodontitis.
The dentist will also measure tooth mobility. Under normal functional conditions, teeth should not move. Tooth mobility is a sign that there has been bone loss around the teeth or that the biting forces are too strong. If so, the dentist may also assess a patient's occlusion, or bite. If the bite has changed or if the forces on the teeth are too strong, there may be an acceleration of bone loss around the teeth.
A full mouth series of X-rays (approximately 20 films) are also indispensable in a periodontal examination.
In addition to identifying areas with cavities, bone infection, tumors, or developmental abnormalities, X-rays help reveal if bone loss has resulted from periodontal disease. The crest of the teeth's supporting bone is normally 2 mm below where the crown of the tooth meets the root. A greater distance indicates a history of bone loss.
Although bacterial samples are not usually taken for diagnosis of periodontal disease , under certain circumstances, it may be necessary to take a bacterial culture from a plaque sample. This is especially valuable to help detect sites at high risk for disease progression or if conventional treatment is not working.
The culture is analyzed in a laboratory for the presence of certain bacteria that are known to contribute to gum disease. Actually, of the more than 300 different types of bacteria normally found in the mouth, there are only about 13 that are known to be associated with causing periodontal disease. After identifying the specific disease-causing bacteria, the laboratory can test to determine what antibiotics they are susceptible to.
Depending on the risk factors (see article " Risk Factors for Periodontal Disease") involved and a person's specific situation, other tests may also be required. Under certain circumstances, a dentist may require diagnostic casts (molds of one's teeth), medical laboratory tests, medical consultation, or genetic testing.
After completing the periodontal examination, the dentist will be able to discuss with the patient the diagnosis, treatment alternatives, potential complications, and expected results. The key to long-term periodontal health is early diagnosis and treatment. Because everyone is at risk of developing periodontitis, everyone should be routinely tested.
By Laura Minsk, DMD
