Periodontal Disease and Systemic Health
Recent research has shown just how periodontal disease is affecting overall systemic health. Where we used to die from infections caused by communicable diseases, we are now usually dying from chronic inflammatory diseases. Periodontal disease is associated with such inflammatory diseases as heart disease, vascular disease, strokes, diabetes, and some forms of cancer are even related to chronic inflammation. Periodontal disease is also associated with low birth weight in babies, and osteoporosis.
Holistc irrigation by OralMD, treating periodontal disease with natural approach to kill anerobic harmful bacteria. When bacteria that causes disease is eliminated then healthy oral bacterial re populates and balance in the body health is restored. Surgical Treatment may be necessary in rare cases.
Diagnostic Testing
We have available to us, the opportunity to test not only what kinds of bacteria are causing your periodontal disease, but also whether you are genetically susceptible to it. This is so important in treating cases of gum disease because we are now able to target specific bacteria in the mouth effectively and knowing your genetic susceptibility shows us whether certain treatments will work for you or not.
BANA Testing
The BANA test is a quick test that helps us determine whether a patient has any or all of the three most common and riskiest pathogenic bacteria called "red complex bacteria," Treponema denticola, Porphyromonas gingivalis, and Bacteroides forsythias. These three bacteria are directly associated with periodontal disease in adults. The test is as sensitive as expensive DNA tests, and despite its accuracy, it is also amazingly simple to use. All it requires is a very small sample of plaque that we lightly smear onto a small test strip that has a specific enzyme on it that reacts with red complex bacteria. We then put this test strip into an incubator for 5 minutes. When it comes out, if any of the 3 bacteria are present, the sample will have changed to a blue color.
Oral DNA
This test identifies the type and concentration of specific oral bacteria that cause periodontal disease. It also allows us to test genetic susceptibility to severe periodontal infections.
CRP
C-Reactive Protein is measured by a blood test and indicates systemic inflammation. This test helps determine if gum inflammation is affecting overall health.
A1C
This test measures average glucose levels over 2-3 months and helps determine if a patient has diabetes or is at risk. It is crucial in treating periodontal disease as oral bacteria can influence blood sugar levels.
Non Invasive Treatments
Laser Treatment
With dental laser therapy, we use our lasers to clean infected areas without the need for scalpels or sutures, reducing pain and healing time.
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