Local Dental Care - Oral Maxillofacial Surgery
Prescott Dental Center
Appointments: (928) 445-2440
James Spurgeon D.D.S.
Prescott Dental Center
222 South Summit Avenue Ste 2
Prescott, AZ 86303
If you suffer from dental anxiety in the Prescott area, Dr. Spurgeon can help. We offer several options that can make your dental treatments pleasant and stress-free. Our team at Prescott Dental Center is trained to help you feel comfortable. You'll be able to feel relaxed while receiving the friendly, professional oral care you deserve.
A negative self image can be detrimental to many facets of your life. Prescott area dentist Dr. James Spurgeon understands the positive life-changing power that a healthy and beautiful smile can bring to you. Here at Prescott Dental Center, we don't want you to be embarrassed any longer. Why not take your smile - and even your life - to a new level of self-confidence and beauty?
Don't let untreated dental problems get you down. Rebuild your confidence with a beautiful new smile. From simple treatments that make a big difference, to more extensive work, unveiling the smile you were meant to have can have profound life-changing effects. Serving the Prescott, AZ area and offering gum disease, Dr. Spurgeon can help you develop an affordable treatment plan you'll feel good about.
Dr. James Spurgeon has a gentle touch and provides comfortable cleaning for a whiter smile. Offering gum disease in the Prescott, Arizona area, Dr. Spurgeon assures you that a bright, healthy smile is the result of regular, preventative, professional dental cleanings.
Prescott Dental Center is a trusted Prescott area dental implants practice providing natural-looking, comfortable tooth replacement. We make it our mission to use a gentle touch during the process.
We hold ourselves to the highest standards to replace missing teeth and provide you with natural-looking results. Our goal is to restore your confidence and your bright, healthy smile.
Palatine Complete Dental
Appointments: (847) 359-7520
Michael Unti D.D.S.
Palatine Complete Dental
235 North Northwest Highway
Palatine, IL 60067
Juliann Lyons, D.D.S.
Appointments: (303) 756-6862
Juliann Lyons D.D.S.
Juliann Lyons, D.D.S.
6825 East Hampden Avenue, Suite 201
Denver, CO 80224
Military Dependents are always welcome at Juliann Lyons, D.D.S.. Denver area dentist Dr. Juliann Lyons welcomes you to her office, and looks forward to ensuring your family's optimal oral health for years to come.
If you need gum disease treatment, Denver area gum disease dentist, Dr. Lyons offers extensive experience. Unhealthy gums can be a risk factor for more serious health problems if not treated promptly.
Our professional team will assess your situation and create a personalized treatment plan. We're committed to your life-long healthy gums and teeth.
Would you like a whiter smile right now? In the Denver, CO area, Juliann Lyons, D.D.S. offers in-office tooth whitening for quick results. Dr. Juliann Lyons 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.
Juliann Lyons, D.D.S. is proud to be a trusted Denver area Zoom!® teeth whitening dentist. Our patients love the short amount of time the tooth whitening treatment takes as much as they love the results.
You'll be able to relax in our comfortable surroundings. In just about an hour, you'll have a sparkling white smile!
Would you like your smile to be a bit brighter than it is right now? We can make it happen at Juliann Lyons, D.D.S., with professional tooth whitening for brighter natural looking teeth. Dr. Juliann Lyons's Denver, CO area office can effectively lighten your stained or discolored tooth enamel. Whiter teeth not only look great, they improve your self-confidence.
More Gum Disease Dentists in the Denver, CO Area Near You
PAUL A CRANDALL DMD PA
16633 BIRKDALE COMMONS STE 160
HUNTERSVILLE, NC, 28078
(704) 892-7488
Riverview Family Dental Pc
100 4th St S Ste 304
Fargo, ND, 58103
(701) 235-6075
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Jon D Anderson D.D.S.
4521 38th Ave S
Fargo, ND, 58104
(701) 232-1368
Urquiola Dental Center, P.C.
2301 Huron Pkwy, Suite 1B
Ann Arbor, MI, 48104
(734) 973-7450
Oral Hygiene, Periodontal Disease And Heart Disease
The well-known risks for heart disease include smoking, obesity, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure. Now evidence suggests that having gum disease puts you at greater risk for cardiovascular (heart) disease.
The bacterial infection that causes periodontal disease also may affect the heart. In fact, all other conditions being equal, people with periodontal disease may have twice the risk of having a fatal heart attack as people that don't have periodontal disease. By taking care of your periodontal health, you can prevent or help control one of the risk factors for heart disease.
Although the exact mechanism of infection has not been determined, it is possible that the bacteria that cause periodontal disease enter the blood stream directly through the gum tissue. This can be precipitated by normal oral activities, such as brushing and chewing, that create tiny injuries in the gum and then release bacteria into the blood stream.
The bacteria can contribute to small blood clots that clog the arteries. There also is the possibility that the inflammation caused by periodontal disease contributes to the build-up of fatty deposits inside the heart arteries and the formation of blood clots. These clots can obstruct the normal blood flow, restricting the amount of nutrients and oxygen to the heart and resulting in a heart attack.
Oral bacteria can also travel to the heart and cause an infection of the lining or valves of the heart called infective endocarditis. People with a history of rheumatic heart disease, mitral valve prolapse with regurgitation, or heart murmur associated with various heart conditions are at greater risk of developing infective endocarditis and may require antibiotic treatment before dental procedures that may induce bleeding.
These procedures include oral surgery, tooth extraction, and routine cleanings. The best way to avoid infective endocarditis is by maintaining good oral health. But if you have any of the conditions that put you at greater risk for infective endocarditis, consult your cardiologist and dentist before starting any dental treatment.
Treatment of periodontal disease may be one of the ways you can help prevent heart disease and a heart attack. With meticulous oral hygiene, daily brushing and flossing, professional cleanings, and periodontal screenings, you may help save your teeth and your life.
By Laura Minsk, DMD
Periodontal Disease Treatment Slows Periodontitis
One of the goals of periodontal disease treatment is to arrest and control the progression of the bacteria that cause gingivitis and periodontal disease. As the bacteria infect the gum tissues, they release toxic substances that trigger the breakdown of gum and bone. The gum then separates from the teeth, forming a gap that is called a periodontal pocket. These spaces are inaccessible to daily oral hygiene techniques. Bacteria settle in these pockets and continue to accumulate and reproduce, creating further gum and bone destruction.
Periodontal disease treatment such as scaling and root planing involve the removal of the irritants and bacterial deposits (plaque and tartar) that have accumulated above and below the gum line in the periodontal pockets. The root surfaces of the teeth are planed (smoothed) to promote healing and to help prevent future bacterial reattachment. At the same time, gingival (gum) curettage can be done to remove the infected soft tissues that line the periodontal pockets.
Most of the time, scaling and root planing is done in two to four visits. For patient comfort, the gums can be numbed by the periodontist using a local anesthetic. One-quarter of the mouth is usually treated at the time and treatment of each quarter can take 45 minutes to an hour (three to four hours for the entire mouth). Most patients report minimal discomfort during these periodontics treatments.
During scaling and root planing appointments, the dental care provider will review oral hygiene techniques that are aimed at improving the person's ability to control plaque and to help avoid bacteria from re-infecting the pockets. Patients also will receive advice on the modification of certain risk factors associated with periodontal disease.
In some circumstances, the dental care provider may recommend the use of adjunctive products for periodontal treatment. To be effective, antimicrobial products such as Chlorhexedine, PerioChip, and Atridox should be used in combination with scaling and root planing. Periostat is also a product that can be used as an adjunct to scaling and root planing in order to impede further tissue breakdown and promote healing.
Several weeks after completion of scaling and root planing, a periodontal re-evaluation should be completed. The purpose of this exam is to assess the response to treatment and determine if there is a need for further treatment.
The best way to stop the progression of periodontal disease is to mechanically remove the bacterial plaque and tartar that have accumulated in the periodontal pocket. Daily oral hygiene and supportive periodontal treatment (see article "Supportive Periodontal Treatment") is key to the success of scaling and root planing. Without treatment, the tartar and plaque buildup underneath the gums will continue to cause periodontal tissue breakdown, progression of periodontal disease, and eventually tooth loss and/or systemic (general) complications.
By Laura Minsk, DMD
