As we age, we may have more health conditions, use more medications, or experience more physical barriers to performing home care and receiving dental care.

Periodontal Treatment

Periodontal treatment is a way to treat gum disease that affects the tissues around your teeth. The gums and bone around your teeth can get infected from plaque buildup, leading to problems like bleeding gums, bad breath, or even losing teeth if untreated.

Our hygienists use specialized instruments to clean below the gumline to remove bacteria that can be causing harm. In addition to the therapeutic cleaning they do for periodontal disease, they recommend salivary testing in order for them to develop targeted recommendations based on your body’s bacterial profile and medical and clinical presentation.

Regular dental check-ups and good oral hygiene at home can prevent the need for more involved treatments. Our goal is to try to help you maintain a healthy oral microbiome.

Extractions

Teeth may need to be removed due to fracture, large cavities, or infection. We perform extractions in our office, and offer several options for replacing a missing tooth or teeth, including implants, bridges, and partial or complete dentures. Implants are a great option when you are looking for a permanent solution while bridges and dentures are removable.

Dry Mouth Solutions

Dry mouth is often a side effect of medication, but can have other causes. Our goal is to help you find out what is causing the dry mouth and offer products that can help.

Tooth Sensitivity

Sensitivity can be caused by recession, cavities along the gumline, or thin enamel. Some solutions we provide are placing fillings over missing tooth structure along the gumline, applying a desensitizer, and helping find the best oral health products to mitigate the issue.

Root Surface Cavities

In adults over 65, cavities are not only found on the chewing surface of the tooth but more commonly found on the root surface. The root surface can become exposed due to gum recession and when combined with dry mouth, there is a higher risk for cavities. Left untreated, cavities can cause pain, require more complex procedures, and eventually lead to lost teeth.

TMJ Disorder

Causes of pain in the jaw joints can vary, but they often include things like jaw injury, teeth grinding, misalignment of the teeth/jaw, and improper muscle function. Interestingly enough, we now know that some of these things can be related to sleep disordered breathing. We evaluate the entire system including the muscles, joints, airway to make sure we can recommend the best treatment options for your oral and overall health.

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