Services We Provide

The following information will help make your first visit or your next visit that much faster.

If you prefer, you can print out and fill in the required information on our New Patient Form ahead of time and bring with you to your first visit, or you can fax it to our office.

• Preventive Care Services
• Restorative & Cosmetic Services
• Gum Disease
• Patient Comfort & Technology
• Dental Insurance

Gum Disease

At least 80% of the population has some degree of gum disease and most don’t know it. Gum disease is responsible for up to 70% of adult tooth loss and it does not give clear warning signs that an untrained eye would notice. A dentist or hygienist must do a thorough and complete examination to detect it, especially in its early stages. Gum disease is similar to high blood pressure or heart disease - by the time symptoms are noticed it is in an advanced stage.

Gum disease has been implicated as a causative factor in heart disease, stroke, diabetes, pre-mature births, and low birth weight. It is an infection of the gums and jawbones. The bacteria and chemical by-products that the body uses to fight these bacteria can enter the blood stream and cause serious problems in distant parts of the body. It is critical to have a thorough cleaning and examination twice a year. It’s also very important for you to thoroughly clean your teeth twice daily.

The good news is that gum disease can be treated and prevented.

Take the following self-evaluation to help you determine your risk for developing gum disease:

• Do you smoke?
• Are you pregnant?
• Do you have diabetes?
• Do you grind or clench your teeth?
• Are you currently taking oral contraceptives?
• Are you under a great deal of stress?
• Do you have bad breath?
• Are your gums red and swollen?
• Do your gums bleed when brushing and/or flossing?
• Are you gums pulling away from your teeth or receding?
• Do you have teeth that appear to be loose?
• Have you noticed a change in the way your teeth fit together?
• Have you recently lost a tooth?

If you answered YES to 2 or more of these questions, you might be at risk for, or already have, some form of gum disease. Give us a call so we can conduct a thorough examination of your gums and provide you with effective therapy.

We offer the following services and products:

• In office deep cleaning for gums
• Arestin - An innovative antibiotic gel that is applied to the gums and helps to keep bacteria out