The greatest cause of adult tooth loss is periodontal disease.

Periodontal disease is an infection & inflammatory disease which destroys the periodontal tissues.  It is a gum & bone disease. Periodontal disease affects 3 out of 4 adults.  It is caused by a growing colony of living bacteria called "plaque".
In the early stages of periodontal disease there is little, if any pain; therefore, you may not notice the gradual onset of puffiness & occasional bleeding, especially while brushing. Without thorough removal, toxins from plaque cause the disease process to continue.

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In our practice, we have implemented a Soft Tissue Management (STM) protocol that is specifically focused on each individual patient. As a part of complete oral evaluation & care, we routinely screen for signs of oral cancer, tooth decay, & gum disease. If any of these 3 are present, we propose a customized treatment plan for each patient & treat them accordingly. Knowing that close to 80% of the general adult population suffers from some form of periodontal disease we look for & treat this problem to stop its progress & destruction. If periodontal disease in not present, our patients are educated by providing them with the right tools & instruments to maintain their mouth healthy & away from signs of gum disease.
Since there is no cure for periodontal disease our patients are put through combination therapy of various methods to reduce the level of toxins in plaque & bringing them to a harmless level.
Research shows that periodontal disease is directly linked to various diseases a few of which are heart disease, diabetes, Alzheimer's, & strokes. We take pride in educating our patients & maintaining them as healthy as possible.


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