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Periodontal Therapy
Your gums may not be the first thing you think about when you decide you need to schedule an appointment with your Rockville Centre general dentist. They should be! Your gums are an often overlooked but utterly essential part of your smile. Your gums protect your teeth and the structures that hold them in place in the same way your skin protects your muscles, bones, and major organs. Even more interesting is a link we have mentioned before: The link between your gums and your overall physical health. Because your gums are a mucous membrane, they are permeable. That means that any infection or disease happening in them is going to go into your bloodstream, causing all kinds of issues including:
- Cancers
- Cardiovascular disease
- Pregnancy complications including preeclampsia, low birth weight babies, and even premature birth
- Inflammation
- Lowered immune system
- Exacerbated diabetes
- Osteoporosis
- Bad breath
- And more
If we detect infection, we will apply the antibiotic solution, Arestin®, directly into the pocket after it’s been scaled and planed to promote healing. We also utilize laser sterilization of your gum pockets to remove pesky, hard-to-eradicate, bacteria that cause gum disease. Your smile and your body will be protected and thriving in no time!
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