The mouth has been termed: "the gateway to the body".
I submit that it is more than that... it is a barometer of health... it is essential for eating, communicating, breathing, smiling and yes... expressing love!
The critical link between the state of your oral health and your general health and well being is the basis for our approach to dentistry.
Modern medical research tells us that:
- Mankind's most prevalent dangerous disease is Periodontal (Gum) Disease
- Gum disease is the major cause of inflammation in many people
- Although no one has been reported to have died directly from gum disease, its association with rising inflammation increases the risk for heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes and a host of other life threatening diseases.
- At any given moment, depending on age, over half of the population has gum disease. It is estimated that during their lifetime 80% of the US population will develop gum disease.
- It doesn't go away without treatment.
- According to insurance statistics only 5% are getting treatment.
Here at our Center for Dental Medicine we wish to work diligently along side your physician to detect and treat periodontal disease in a broad effort to remove the risks that periodontal disease pose to your general health.
Centers for Dental Medicine protocols include:
- Computerized diagnostic testing
- Bacterial detection testing
- HbA1C and C-Reactive Protein testing to determine systemic involvement
- OralDNA testing of oral bacteria and genetic susceptibility testing
- State of the art and easy-to-use effective home care products
- Nutritional supplements specifically formulated for periodontal treatment
- Ultrasonic deep cleaning for comfortable periodontal treatment
- State of the art Laser periodontal therapy - the painless alternative to gum surgery
Call our office today and mention our website for a free periodontal screening exam and consultation.