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Periodontal
disease (also known as "periodontal infection",
"gum disease" or "pyorrhea") is an ongoing infection
in the gums around your teeth. The cause of
periodontal disease is infectious bacteria which
gets deep into your gums.
This infection starts destroying
the bone that supports your teeth. If left untreated,
it can lead to tooth loss. For more information,
see the section entitled "Periodontal
Disease".
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Periodontists
have advanced training in the treatment
of periodontal disease and dental implants.
Patients with periodontal
infection have lower resistance to periodontal
bacteria. This causes a continuing gum infection
that can grow in bursts of activity. Some
factors that can cause a dramatic speed-up
of your periodontal disease are:
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Poor
oral hygiene |
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Dental
plaque |
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Smoking |
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Genetic
factors |
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Stress |
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Diet |
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Age |
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Illness |
Two other important factors
are:
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Lack
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Lack
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When your infection
has a "burst" of growth, or when
there are signs that this is may occur,
periodontal treatment may be recommended.
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Periodontal
disease is an infection in the gums and
jawbone. The goal of treatment is to remove
this infection and prevent it from coming
back. For more information see the Procedures section.
After your initial examination,
we will completely explain the treatment
you will need.
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One
of our primary concerns is that you have
a comfortable experience during treatment.
Towards this end, we offer an extensive
array of the latest techniques to minimize
discomfort.
For more information on these
techniques, see the Procedures section.
Many of our patients
come back stating they are amazed at how
little discomfort they experienced.
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On your
first visit to our office, you will receive a
periodontal examination. You should experience
little, if any, discomfort during this examination.
If necessary, x-rays will be taken to further
evaluate any loss of bone around your teeth.
Afterwards, your findings and options
for treatment will be thoroughly explained. At
that time the doctor will answer any questions
you may have.
Our goal is that you leave with
a complete understanding of your condition and
the treatment needed to restore you to optimum
oral health.
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Everyone
deserves to keep their natural teeth for a lifetime.
While periodontal treatment is not as costly as
replacing natural teeth due to tooth loss, its
cost can vary greatly depending upon your needs.
If you have dental insurance, this
may provide full or partial coverage. Our office
will contact your insurance company to learn what
they will cover. We do accept assignment of most
insurance benefits and your responsibility will
only be to cover the remainder.
We feel that finances should
never be an obstacle to treatment. For your convenience,
we offer several payment options. We also have
payment plans to suit your individual needs. Our
insurance coordinator will be happy to answer
any of your financial or insurance questions.
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Periodontal
infection grows in "bursts of activity".
It is likely that you have been
referred to us because your general dentist has
noticed an increase in infection activity.
This infection eats away at the
bone that supports your teeth (leading to tooth
loss). If not treated, there can be a number of
consequences. Please see the Dental
& Medical Consequences section for a list
of these.
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When periodontal
infection gets into the bone around your teeth,
it can then enter your blood stream. From there
it travels to other parts of the body and can
contribute to medical problems.
Recent research has found that patients
with periodontal disease are more than twice as
likely to have heart disease and stroke.
Please read the section entitled
"Dental &
Medical Consequences"
to see an overview of recent research correlating
periodontal disease with serious medical problems.
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Your general
dentist knows your entire dental history, the
condition of your teeth, and your future dental
needs. He is in charge of your overall dental
care. We work closely with him or her to ensure
you will receive the best possible dental care.
In many cases, your general dentist
may do your preliminary periodontal treatment
and a portion of your periodontal maintenance
afterwards.
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Dental
i mplants
are natural looking replacements for missing
teeth. The dental implant itself is a post that
is attached to your jawbone. This post provides
an anchor for your general dentist to place crowns,
bridges or other restorations.
We are experts in the placement
of dental implant posts. Dental implants begin
with an evaluation by your general dentist who
will decide if you are a good candidate for this
procedure.
For more detailed information,
please see the section entitled "Dental
Implants".
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We keep
ourselves up to date regarding equipment and periodontal
procedures. You can be sure you will receive state-of-the-art
care in our office.
Regarding sterilization,
we believe that all procedures should be safe
as well as comfortable. We use only the latest
sterilization techniques. For more information
on treatment techniques and sterilization
see the section entitled
"Procedures".
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Besides
periodontal treatment and dental implants, we
can perform a number of procedures, including:
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Crown
Lengthening |
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Cosmetic
Gingival (gum) Grafting |
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Gingival (gum) Contouring |
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Bone
Grafting |
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Frenectomy |
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Ridge
Augmentation |
For more information on these procedures, please
see the section entitled "Procedures".
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| Tel: (630) 896-2900 Fax:
(630) 896-2968 |
1940 W. Galena, Suite 4, Aurora,
Illinois 60506 |
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