GUM DISEASE (PERIODONTAL DISEASE) AND DEEP CLEANING THERAPY
The Research is In: Periodontal Disease Can Double Your Chance of a Heart Attack
Meet Your Doctor
The Top Reasons For Periodontal Therapy/Gum Therapy/Deep Cleanings Are SYSTEMIC and ORAL:
SYSTEMIC PROBLEMS:
Gum Disease/Periodontal Disease Strains of Bacteria have been isolated and linked to the following systemic problems for the body including:
1. Increased Chance of Stroke
2. Respiratory Diseases
3. Heart Disease – In a recent article posted by DentistryIQ.com, researchers found that people with periodontal disease are almost twice as likely to have heart disease. Read the full article HERE.
4. Diabetes
5. Erectile Dysfunction
6. Osteoporosis
7. Low Birth-Weight Babies and Pregnancy Problems
ORAL PROBLEMS:
1. Tooth Mobility, or “Wiggly Teeth”, that lead to loss of teeth and extraction/dentures
2. Root Sensitivity From Bone Loss and Exposed Roots of Teeth
3. Infection Spreading to Other Healthy Teeth When Not Having Therapy Performed
4. Having teeth firmly rooted in the bone enough that they can withstand chewing forces while eating for years to come.
5. Preventing further costs down the road like Gum Surgery and implant supported dentures.
Periodontal disease goes unnoticed often and is rarely discovered until it has progressed.
This is due to the fact that 50% of people do not go to see a dentist every 6 months.
According to the American Dental Association, 33% of Americans that are estimated to have it.
Am I a Candidate for Gum Therapy / Deep Cleaning?
If you answer “YES” to any of the following, you may be a candidate for Gum Therapy / Deep Cleaning:
- Are your gums swollen, irritated or red?
- Have you been told you need gum therapy or a “deep cleaning” in the past?
Why Choose Open Late Dentistry and Orthodontics for My Gum Therapy/Deep Cleaning?
#1…A NAME YOU CAN TRUST
Being rated as one of the Best Dentists in Celina by Yelp and #1-Rated in Orthodontics by Yelp, Patients can trust that they are receiving the highest ethical and conservative dental treatment in a warm and inviting atmosphere.
PRECISE Results
We use Digital X-Rays to confirm all calculus is removed and your teeth have the very best chance at avoiding further pocketing
A Great ATMOSPHERE
As we guide you through the process of alleviating Dental Pain, our hospitality will put a Smile on Your face!
Small-Town CELINA CONVENIENCE
Have issues along the way? We are right next door, Celina Neighbor! Once your toothache has subsided, we are next door for cleanings/checkups and future Preventative Care.
Big-City TECHNOLOGY
Laser Pocket Disinfection
Dental Lasers Can Assist in our Soft Tissue Management Protocol by Helping to Rid Your Gum Tissues of Bacteria, As Well!
We Save You TIME!
We offer Same-Day Treatment, so you can feel better about your smile THAT day!
FLEXIBLE HOURS
We are Open Late until 7 P.M. and on Weekends (Saturdays) to fit dentistry into you and your family’s busy lifestyle
Periodontal Maintanence
Regular Cleanings are preventative and completed with your regular dental checkups.
These dental cleanings focus on removing plaque
Tartar that is not removed from prophylaxis can build and form under the gum line, which then leads to periodontal disease and can result in tooth or bone loss.
Periodontal Maintenance follows a “scaling and root planing.”
Periodontal maintenance – Typically to do a scaling and root planing, at least a couple of teeth have calculus on the dental x-rays in each quadrant.
Plaque doubles every month. If you come 6 months instead of 3 and have calculus deposits on the x-rays, another deep cleaning may be necessary.
That is why Dr. Rouse recommends every 3 months for life, or until all periodontal pocketing is gone for an extended period of time, but this rarely happens.
Pockets are spaces between the teeth and gums where plaque and tartar form.
We are a family dentist located in Celina, Texas (TX), serving patients of all ages from Prosper, Gunter, Aubrey, Frisco, Anna, and the surrounding areas.
Call us at (972) 885-9670. We look forward to hearing from you!