Periodontal Disease - Silent And Deadly
Periodontal
disease can go on for years without pain and without detection unless
specific examination procedures are performed.
Visual oral examination
by itself (even by a dentist) will not reliably detect periodontal
disease until it has reached an advanced stage.Early detection and adequate diagnosis require measurement of pockets
(the crevice between tooth and gum) with a periodontal probe. Although
the procedure is simple , painless and requires only a few minutes,
millions of American adults have never had it done. Dr. Doray performs a
complete periodontal examination as part of your initial comprehensive
evaluation. Then Dr. Doray makes the appropriate periodontal diagnosis
and prescribes the optimal treatment.
Early detection by Dr. Doray and appropriate treatment are critical
to prevent tooth loss and disfigurement. We have a highly successful non-surgical periodontal treatment program available in our office, and
Dr. Doray also works with a team of excellent periodontists if further
treatment is needed.
Please feel free to call our office at (215) 772-3100
to schedule a
comprehensive evaluation if you have experienced any of the following
signs of periodontal disease: bleeding ums, redness of gum tissue,
swelling of gums around the teeth, breath odor, receding gums, or
mobility of teeth.
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