Periodontal Screening

Learn more about what the American Dental Association has to say about Periodontal Screening!

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Receding Gums

Learn more about what the American Dental Association has to say about receding gums.

The above video is found on the American Dental Association YouTube Channel.

Center for Advanced Dentistry   
Ushma Patel, DMD   
6916 McGinnis Ferry Road, Suite 500   
Suwanee, GA 30024   
(770) 623-8750   
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Gingivitis

When teeth are not properly cleaned, plaque forms on the tooth’s surface. Plaque can cause irritation of the gums, making them red and slightly swollen - this is gingivitis. More serious forms of gum disease such as periodontitis start with gingivitis.

Signs & Symptoms:

• Red, swollen or tender gums that bleed when brushed or flossed
• Bad breath

Good management of gingivitis is a sign of good oral hygiene. This helps prevent halitosis, bleeding gums and other more serious dental diseases. Remember, there is a link between oral health and overall health.

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Center for Advanced Dentistry   
Ushma Patel, DMD   
6916 McGinnis Ferry Road, Suite 500   
Suwanee, GA 30024   
(770) 623-8750   
JohnsCreekSedationDentist.com

Gum Disease (Periodontal Disease)

Periodontal disease is the leading cause of tooth loss in adults, with 75% of adults over 35 showing problem signs.What is often referred to as the silent mouth disease, initial symptoms can easily go unnoticed.Bacteria lives in plaque, which hardens over time and can cause gum irritations such as gingivitis.

Left untreated, bacterial infections affect the gums, ligaments and bone supporting the teeth, and can enter the blood stream and may be related to other diseases such as Heart Disease and Diabetes.
  
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Center for Advanced Dentistry   
Ushma Patel, DMD   
6916 McGinnis Ferry Road, Suite 500   
Suwanee, GA 30024   
(770) 623-8750   
JohnsCreekSedationDentist.com

Dental Gum Disease and Diabetes

Are You Diabetic or Pre-Diabetic?

Many patients may not be aware of dental conditions that can interfere with controlling blood sugar levels. Gum disease can make diabetes worse and diabetes can make gum disease worse. Not all dentists are prepared to assist a patient with this vicious cycle.

Dr. Ushma Patel has received the specialized training to help a diabetic or borderline diabetic control these health problems. We offer a complimentary consultation, and you can be assured we are nonjudgmental in providing you information and care.

Center for Advanced Dentistry   
Ushma Patel, DMD   
6916 McGinnis Ferry Road, Suite 500   
Suwanee, GA 30024   
(770) 623-8750   
JohnsCreekSedationDentist.com

Diabetes and Your Mouth # 2: Control Diabetes to Keep Your Smile

Well-controlled diabetes contributes to a healthy mouth. If you have poorly controlled or high blood sugar, your risk increases for dry mouth, gum disease, tooth loss, and fungal infections like thrush. Since infections can also make blood sugar rise, your diabetes may become even harder to control. Keeping your mouth healthy can help you manage your blood sugar.

The above article is from: WebMD.com

Center for Advanced Dentistry   
Ushma Patel, DMD   
6916 McGinnis Ferry Road, Suite 500   
Suwanee, GA 30024   
(770) 623-8750   
JohnsCreekSedationDentist.com

Dental Gum Disease

The Number One Reason for Tooth Loss

Most patients equate tooth loss with decay. But the main cause is periodontal or gum disease. Gum infection can sometimes go unnoticed until it has reached a chronic and advanced stage. Symptoms include loose or shifting teeth and bleeding gums while brushing or flossing. It is important to come into our office at the first signs of this problem. Gum surgery can be avoided if treatment begins in the earlier stages.

Gum Disease Can Mean More Than Losing Your Teeth

Medical research has made a startling discovery about gum disease. It contributes to the life-threatening conditions of heart disease, diabetes, and stroke. A statistic provided by the American Dental Association has revealed that approximately 8 of 10 adults in the United States have gum disease. 

Dentists now consider periodontal infection to be a much more serious condition than just the risk of losing your teeth. And with 80% of the population afflicted, this problem is at an epidemic level.

The American Academy of Periodontology reports, "studies found periodontal infection may contribute to the development of heart disease, increase the risk of premature, underweight births, and pose a serious threat to people whose health is already compromised due to diabetes and respiratory diseases." The bacteria in gums travels throughout the bloodstream, having an effect on major organs.

Advanced and Easier Treatments for Gum Disease

Nonsurgical methods may effectively take care of your gum disease if treated in the earlier stages of the problem. Waiting until the infection is severe may mean needing gum surgery to save your teeth. Combined with improved diet and better hygiene, treatment can usually reverse the infection and save your teeth. Both methods are generally covered by dental insurance plans.

Center for Advanced Dentistry   
Ushma Patel, DMD   
6916 McGinnis Ferry Road, Suite 500   
Suwanee, GA 30024   
(770) 623-8750   
JohnsCreekSedationDentist.com

Receding Gums

Learn more about what the American Dental Association has to say about receding gums.

The above video is found on the American Dental Association YouTube Channel.

Center for Advanced Dentistry   
Ushma Patel, DMD   
6916 McGinnis Ferry Road, Suite 500   
Suwanee, GA 30024   
(770) 623-8750   
JohnsCreekSedationDentist.com