Dental Procedures

Periodontal Treatment St. Louis, MO & Florissant, MO

Periodontal health is paramount for oral and overall health. Research shows a link between periodontal disease and increased risk for cardiovascular disease, pregnancy complications, and other systemic health conditions.

Periodontal disease, often called gum disease, results from a buildup of plaque at and below the gum line. The plaque hardens into tartar, inflames the gums, and promotes ongoing soft tissue infection. Periodontal diseases attack in the sulcus, a v-shaped crevice that lies between the tooth and gum. This causes supporting tissue to weaken and will cause the loss of teeth eventually. This can be easily prevented in almost all patients.

Dr. Quade and Dr. First offer a complete periodontal program. Our hygienists routinely perform a full-mouth exam and digital charting, along with a professional cleaning. If signs of periodontal disease are noted, we initiate a treatment plan that may include root planing, scaling, and/or antibiotic treatment with Arestin.

Left untreated, periodontal disease advances to cause tooth, gum, and bone loss. Periodontal disease is found in over 80 percent of the US population, and it’s the leading cause of tooth loss for American adults. Comprehensive periodontal exams and therapy, when needed, are vitally important to your oral health, overall health of your body, and quality of life.

Contact Dr. Quade and Dr. First at our Florissant and St. Charles family dental offices for more information about periodontal disease and treatments. We are conveniently located for patients in St. Louis and the surrounding area. Read our article on periodontal therapies in the online library.

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