When to See a Periodontist?
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Our team of dental specialists and staff strive to improve the overall health of our patients by focusing on preventing, diagnosing and treating conditions associated with your teeth and gums. Please use our dental library to learn more about dental problems and treatments available. If you have questions or need to schedule an appointment, contact us.
THE PERIO IMPLANT CENTERS OF MARYLAND
PATIENTS EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES REGARDING PERIODONTAL DISEASE AND TREATMENT PROCEDURES
- What Is A Periodontist
https://www.perio.org/consumer/periodontist2.htm - What Is Gum Disease
https://www.perio.org/consumer/gum-disease.htm - Non-Surgical Periodontal Procedures
https://www.perio.org/consumer/non-surgical - Scaling And Root Planning Procedure
https://www.perio.org/CONSUMER/NON-SURGICAL - Pocket Reduction Procedures
https://www.perio.org/consumer/pocket-reduction-procedures.htm - Crown Lengthening Procedure
https://www.perio.org/consumer/dental-crown-lenghthening.htm - Gum Grafts Procedure
https://www.perio.org/consumer/grafts.htm - Osseous Surgery Procedure
https://www.perio.org/consumer/pocket-reduction-procedures.htm - Bone Grafting Procedure
https://www.perio.org/consumer/regeneration.htm
Source: American Academy of Periodontology.
THE PERIO IMPLANT CENTERS OF MARYLAND
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES REGARDING DENTAL IMPLANTS AND TREATMENT PROCEDURES FOR PATIENTS
- What Are Dental Implants
https://osseo.org/patiented/NEWwhatIsDentalImplant.html - Are Dental Implants for Me
https://osseo.org/patiented/NEWareImplantsForMe.html - Causes Of Tooth Loss
https://osseo.org/patiented/NEWwhenCanImplantsBeUsed.html - Preliminary Exam For Dental Implants
https://osseo.org/patiented/NEWpreliminaryExam.html - Restorative options
https://www.osseo.org/NEWrestorativeOptions.html - Replacement of Single Tooth
https://osseo.org/patiented/NEWrestorativeOptions.html - Replacement of Muliple Teeth
https://osseo.org/patiented/NEWrestorativeOptions4.html - Dental Implant Placement Procedure
https://osseo.org/patiented/newhowareimplantsplaced.html - Healing & follow-up care
https://osseo.org/patiented/NEWhealingAndCare.html
Source: Academy of Osseointegration.
Anytime is a good time to see our office for a proper evaluation.
Often, the only way to detect periodontal disease is through a periodontal evaluation. A periodontal evaluation may be especially important if:
- You notice any symptoms of periodontal disease.
- You are not satisfied with your current tooth replacement option, such as a bridge or dentures, and may be interested in dental implants.
- You are thinking of becoming pregnant. Pregnant women who have periodontal disease may be seven times more likely to have a baby born too early and too small. In addition, about half of women experience "pregnancy gingivitis." However, women who have good oral hygiene and have no gingivitis before pregnancy are very unlikely to experience this condition.
- You feel that your teeth are too short or that your smile is too "gummy." Or, if you are missing one or more of your teeth and are interested in a long-lasting replacement option.
- You have a family member with periodontal disease. Research suggests that the bacteria that cause periodontal disease can pass through saliva. This means the common contact of saliva in families puts children and couples at risk for contracting the periodontal disease of another family member.
- You have heart disease, diabetes, respiratory disease or osteoporosis. Ongoing research is showing that periodontal disease may be linked to these conditions. The bacteria associated with periodontal disease can travel into the blood stream and pose a threat to other parts of the body. Healthy gums may lead to a healthier body.