Hygiene
At the first appointment with our hygienist, she will establish a schedule for your professional cleanings and exams based on the degree of your health. Although insurance companies typically pay for only two routine cleanings and exams each year, the average patient today requires more frequent visits annually to maintain optimum oral health.
We recognize that there is a growing epidemic in our society today known as periodontal disease which affects approximately 80% of adults. Understanding of this disease has increased greatly over the last few years. We now know that periodontal disease is a bacterial infection in the pockets around the teeth which can cause physical destruction or loss of attachment around your teeth. This supporting gum tissue and bone is just as vital as the teeth themselves. Latest research shows that periodontal disease has been linked to a number of other diseases such as cardiovascular disease, rheumatoid arthritis, low birth weight babies, diabets etc..
We are constantly learning and striving to advance the standard of patient care in our office. As such, we now not only treat periodontal disease with your normal cleaning, but are also addressing the underlying infection that causes it with laser decontamination.