Deep cleanings help prevent bone loss and the spread of disease
Research has proven that a healthy mouth leads to a healthy body. Periodontal disease not only leads to tooth loss by destroying the supporting bone, but those with periodontal disease are also more prone to heart attacks, strokes, pre-term low birth-weight babies and other systemic diseases. We take gum disease very seriously and screen each patient at every check-up in order to maintain their oral health.
If periodontal disease is diagnosed, our dental hygienist will remove the bacteria causing this disease through a deep-cleaning method called scaling and root planing. Scaling is removing the plaque from above and below the gum line and root planing involves cleaning the root surface. Placement of antibiotics under the gums are often recommended to eliminate the bacteria after the procedure.
Click on the following link to view a slide show of the implications and treatment options for periodontal disease.
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