Local Dental Care - Periodontal Probe
TodaysDentistry
Appointments: (408) 978-6601
Peter LEE D.D.S.
TodaysDentistry
1688 Willow St. Suite A-1
San Jose, CA 95125
Safe, anxiety-free dentistry with San Jose area dentist Dr. Peter LEE means you can have dental treatments done quickly while you're lightly sedated, with little or no discomfort.
You no longer have to tolerate feeling uncomfortable, hiding your smile, or putting off dental work because of a busy schedule. You'll feel relaxed during your dental appointment, and relieved that your oral health is in good hands.
TodaysDentistry is pleased to offer long-term financing for our qualified San Jose area dental patients. We realize that some dental treatments are easier to pay off over time. We want to help make it possible for you to have the smile you've always wanted.
If you're looking for dentures that look great and last, look no further than TodaysDentistry located in the San Jose, CA area. Peter LEE, D.D.S. will assess your needs and fit you with durable, comfortable, natural-looking dentures - at a price you can afford.
You're unique, and you deserve quality, individualized care. Dr. Peter LEE believes your dental experience should blend the best of the personal and the professional. At TodaysDentistry in the San Jose, California area, we take the time to get to know you and understand your dental needs. Dr. LEE and his staff are dedicated to providing you with top-quality dental care designed exclusively for you.
At TodaysDentistry, most major credit cards are accepted, including Visa, MasterCard, and Discover Card. If your're looking for affordable San Jose area dentistry, contact our office today.
Newman Springs Dental Care
Appointments: (732) 945-5659
Mitchel Friedman D.D.S.
Newman Springs Dental Care
539 Newman Springs Road
Lincroft, NJ 07738
Mitchel Friedman, D.D.S., in the Lincroft area accepts Delta Dental® insurance. Our experienced team at Newman Springs Dental Care will file your insurance claim for you.
We want your dental treatment to be affordable for you. We're committed to helping you maintain your life-long oral health.
For patients who need wisdom tooth removal in the Lincroft area, Dr. Mitchel Friedman can help. If your wisdom tooth are impacted or need to be extracted, you can trust our highly trained professional team.
Your comfort and long-term oral health are our first concerns. We're committed to providing you with the gentle and skilful care you deserve.
Newman Springs Dental Care is a trusted Lincroft area NTI-tss plus provider. Our highly-trained team fit you with a custom bite guard designed to relieve headaches and migraines caused by jaw clenching during sleep.
Each person is unique. Our experienced team will provide you with the individualized care you deserve for your situation.
Dr. Mitchel Friedman at his Lincroft dentistry practice is pleased to offer you a free smile analysis if you are 18 years old or older. Our friendly and professional team will make you feel comfortable and welcome.
We'll answer your questions and assess your dental needs to achieve long term oral health. Our goal is to make your visit enjoyable, and to give you the smile you deserve.
If you're looking for attractive porcelain veneers, Lincroft area veneers dentist Dr. Friedman can help. Our friendly team will evaluate your situation to make sure you're a good candidate for dental veneers.
Then we'll develop your individual plan for the process. Your cracked, chipped or discolored teeth will be transformed to look completely natural so you can enjoy your bright new smile.
Theresa B. Robinson, DMD, PA
Appointments: (919) 403-5559
Theresa Robinson D.M.D.
Theresa B. Robinson, DMD, PA
5915 Farrington Road, Suite 101
Chapel Hill, NC 27517-9900
If you are looking for non-surgical treatment for bleeding gums, Chapel Hill area gingivitis dentist Dr. Theresa Robinson is here to help. There are many effective, non-invasive procedures available at Theresa B. Robinson, DMD, PA to restore healthy gums. Please call us today to schedule an appointment.
If traditional unsightly metal braces are not appealing to you or your child, you may want to consider tooth-colored braces from Chapel Hill area braces dentist Dr. Robinson.
The braces will hardly be noticeable, since the stain-resistant material will be blended to match the exact color of your teeth. If subtle is what you are looking for - and you need braces - this could be a great option for you.
For your comfort and convenience, Theresa Robinson, D.M.D., may suggest you relax with nitrous oxide (laughing gas) during certain treatments. Offering gum disease at her practice in the Chapel Hill, NC area, Dr. Robinson offers a range of options to help you feel comfortable at the dentist.
With IV sedation you'll have no memory of your dental procedure at our Chapel Hill area sedation dentistry practice. Since you are safely sedated during the treatment, you experience virtually no pain. You'll simply wake up to your successful results.
Here at Theresa B. Robinson, DMD, PA based in the Chapel Hill, NC area, Dr. Theresa Robinson offers a wide selection of functional appliances to correct the positioning of your teeth and jaws. These can be used alone or before and after treatment with braces.
More Gum Disease Dentists in the Chapel Hill, NC Area Near You
SITI A LOWERY D.D.S. PA
110 PRESTON EXECUTIVE DR STE 104
CARY, NC, 27513
(919) 468-5501
Curtis K Tanabe D.D.S. Ltd
1197a S Columbia Rd
Grand Forks, ND, 58201
(701) 775-4751
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DIGITAL DENTISTRY AT SOUTHPOINT
249 E NC HWY 54 STE 220
DURHAM, NC, 27713
(919) 361-5740
RICHARD M FARINA DMD PC
74 S MAIN ST
ROCHESTER, NH, 3867
(603) 332-5429
Risk Factors For Gingivitis and Periodontitis
It is well established that the main cause of gingivitis, or periodontal disease, is bacterial plaque. But not everyone responds the same to the same bacterial infection. There are many factors that can contribute to making someone more or less susceptible to the progression of periodontitis. These factors are called risk factors. They can increase the risk, severity, and speed at which the disease develops. Some risk factors can be modified. If they are, gum disease and tissue destruction can be controlled and maybe even prevented with periodontal treatment.
There are several factors that can put individuals at greater risk for gingivitis or periodontal disease.
1. Poor Oral Hygiene: The bacterial plaque that continuously forms on the teeth is the main cause of periodontal infections. Without bacterial plaque there cannot be periodontitis. But as the amount of plaque increases, so does the risk for the disease. There is a shift in the bacterial population of plaque from one that is compatible with health, to one that is responsible for the disease. The best way to help control or prevent the progression of periodontal diseases is to follow a diligent plaque control program that includes daily brushing and flossing.
2. Crowded Teeth: Crowded teeth can contribute to plaque retention and interfere with oral hygiene. If this becomes a problem, it may be necessary to reshape the teeth or move them to a better position with the use of dental appliances or braces.
3. Poor Fitting Dentures, Fillings, or Crowns: These factors also may contribute to plaque retention and interfere with oral hygiene methods. If this is the case, the restorations may need to be reshaped, polished, or even replaced.
4. Occlusion (the way the teeth bite or come together): The forces created by an unbalanced bite, by clenching, or by grinding of the teeth, can accelerate the progression of bone destruction and periodontal disease. These forces can also contribute to excessive wear of the teeth, fractures, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) problems, or root canal problems. People who clench or grind their teeth may not be conscious of it, but may experience sore jaw muscles, TMJ problems, headaches, and neck or shoulder pain. Most people are more susceptible to clenching or grinding during periods of high stress. These habits can be controlled and treated with specially made dental appliances (night guards), braces, reshaping of the biting surfaces of the teeth, exercises, medications, or a combination of the above.
5. Tobacco: People who smoke or chew tobacco are more likely to have periodontitis. They also are more likely to have a poorer and slower response to periodontal treatment. The risk of acquiring periodontal disease decreases after smoking cessation and former smokers and non-smokers respond the same to treatment from a periodontist. Smoking cessation is beneficial to periodontal and overall health.
6. Poor Nutrition: Although periodontal disease is not caused by nutritional deficiency, a diet low in nutrients can diminish the effectiveness of the body's immune system. This reduces the resistance to infections such as periodontitis. To aid in the body's capacity to fight infections, maintain a well-balanced diet and avoid fad diets that exclude entire food groups and limit nutrients.
7. Stress: Stress reduces the immune response and makes it hard for the body to fight infection. A study has shown that people who are under financial stress and have poor coping ability have a two-fold increase in the incidence of periodontal disease.
8. Pregnancy and Female Hormonal Changes: The hormonal changes that occur during pregnancy, puberty, and menstruation can make the gums more sensitive to bacterial plaque and increase the risk for periodontal disease. Pre-existing periodontal problems can become more severe if plaque is not controlled. So an efficient and consistent plaque control program is essential in maintaining periodontal health through pregnancy and all stages of life.
9. Systemic Diseases: Certain systemic (general body) diseases, such as AIDS and diabetes, may decrease the body's ability to fight infection and can result in more severe periodontal disease. Always keep your dental care provider informed of changes in medical status.
10. Medication: Drugs such as birth control pills, immunosuppressants, anti-depressants, and some heart medications can also increase the risk for periodontal disease. Patients should inform their dental care provider of any changes in the medications that they may be taking.
11. Genetics: Up to 30% of the population may have a gene that is linked with an increased susceptibility to periodontal disease. Although genetics is not modifiable, knowing one's genetic profile puts individuals in a proactive position regarding dental health. Through proper home care, periodontal maintenance visits, modification of known risk factors, and early intervention, individuals have an excellent chance of keeping their teeth for a lifetime.
By Laura Minsk, DMD
Laser Gum Treatment of Periodontal Disease
Periodontal disease is a leading cause of adult tooth loss in the U.S. today. It can progress destructively, often unnoticed, just like undiagnosed hypertension or diabetes.
What if a magic wand or automatic treatment upgrade made a new gum disease treatment available, allowing your periodontist to provide more successful care? A treatment that would eliminate the need for periodontal surgery? What if that care could be provided comfortably and what if it was more easily affordable?
Periodontal procedures like that actually exist today. One is called the dental laser. The laser is an instrument that uses the energy provided from a focused beam of light to very selectively and gently remove delicate infected gum tissue. In the process, the laser's focused beam of light effectively seals off tiny blood vessels (so no bleeding gums!) and nerve endings while instantly stimulating healing. The bacteria causing the infection are actually vaporized!
The dental laser is extremely safe. Protective eyewear represents the chief safety precaution.
Healing is very rapid and uneventful. Secondary infection is nonexistent. There are no dressings to wear or any open wounds. The laser can be used most often with nothing more than topical anesthesia and never more than local anesthesia.
Today in dentistry, a laser is simply the source of a focused beam of light, but maybe it's really actually more of a high tech magic wand.
Ask your dentist about laser gum treatment of periodontal disease today!
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