DETERMINE YOUR NEEDS
A general dentist may refer you for periodontal treatment, but you may make an appoinment without being referred if you notice you are having any signs of gum disease. After a through exam, a diagnosis is made and a treatment plan is designed specifically for the individual patient. After active treatment has been completed, patients are scheduled for maintenance visits which alternate regularily between the periodontal office and your general dentist 's office. Good home care linked with regular dental visits provide a great strategy against periodontal disease. What are signs of periodontal disease? Some visual signs of periodontal disease are: bleeding gums; mobile teeth; separating teeth; persistent bad breath; receding gums; red, swollen or tender gums; a change in the way teeth fit together when biting; a change in the fit of partial dentures. Bone loss may only be detected by x-rays. People most at risk are diabetics, smokers, family members of those with periodontal disease, persons with hormonal changes, persons with diseases that interfere with the body's immune system, and persons taking certain medications (oral contraceptives, immunosuppressants, and some heart medications).
CONTACT US TODAY
We care about your health. Don't let another day pass without scheduling an appointment for an exam. You may contact us by phone or email today. It's time we all take advantage of the gift of dentistry and get back us back on the road to better health. Today works better for treatment.
If you would like us to contact you, please give us your name, birthday, mailing address, phone numbers and we will contact you for an appointment. Email your information to: mpinsondds@knology.net or give us a call at (706)228-3633. We look forward to serving you.