Carrollton dentist, Dentist in Carrollton,

Dental Hygiene/Periodontal Health

It is now widely known in medicine that any inflammation or infection in the mouth allows bacterial leakage into the bloodstream. Three known diseases caused by this are a heart disease(ask your cardiologist), a lung disease, and a type of stomach ulcer in which mouth bacteria have invaded these other organs!

New comfortable and quick Ultrasound with NO SHARP instruments will be used to remove bacteria under the gumline. In addition to the meticulous cleaning, polishing, and examination of your teeth, we also take the time to help our patients develop proper oral hygiene habits at home. We will evaluate your hygiene techniques and make adjustments to your routine where needed. Our doctors and hygienists will also make suggestions for preventative measures such as dental sealants or nightguards to protect against bruxism & TMJ.

If we feel that you are suffering from gingivitis or more severe gum disease, we may recommend a NONSurgical gum treatment completely painless with new exciting Ultrasound Technology. These measures can be instrumental in preventing bone loss and helping you to keep your natural teeth.

Oral Cancer Screenings

During a dental exam, the doctor will check your neck and oral tissues for lumps, red or white patches or recurring sore areas.

Screening for early changes in the oral tissue can help detect cancer at a stage when it can be more successfully treated.

Smoking, especially combined with heavy alcohol consumption (30 drinks a week or more), is the primary risk factor for oral cancer. In fact, this combination is estimated to be the most likely trigger in about 75 percent of oral cancers diagnosed in this country. Other lifestyle and environmental factors also may increase your risk of developing oral cancer.

NONSurgical Painless Treatment NOW available!!!

Spaces between the tooth and gum are routinely checked at your regular care visit for indications of disease beginning. If gum disease is found early it can now be treated painlessly and affordably non-surgically with NEW ULTRASOUND TECHNOLGY! There is no need to scape or place sharp instruments in the mouth but with ultrasound a prescription medication can be placed inside the infected area to treat the disease!