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- 1. GUM DISEASE Do you have How Does it Affect Your Whole Body and How it Can be Treated
- 2. Gum Disease: Unfortunate Fact What is Gum Disease? Can begin slowly with bleeding gums and lead to gingivitis or periodontal disease. 90% of adults have some level of gum disease The older a person is without regular dental care, the more likely they will have gum disease. Smoking is almost always a guaranteed factor, too.
- 3. 1 2 3 4 Symptoms of Gum Disease Bleeding gums that are easily sore and may bleed when brushed. Bad breath that can't be remedied. Loose or shifting teeth that cause changes in your bite. Teeth that fall out and gums that darken and aren't pink.
- 4. Gum Disease Affects Whole Body. More likely to have a fatal heart attack 3X more likely to have a stroke Puts pregnant women at risk Can affect blood sugar levels More susceptible to respiratory infections Can cause pre-term birth
- 5. 1 2 3 4 Gum Disease Diagnosis Computerized evaluation of pockets between gums and teeth. Check for bone loss. Check for loose, shifting, or lost teeth. Evaluate inflammation and severity of bad breath.
- 6. 1 2 3 4 Gum Disease Treatment Option 1 Use a specialized laser to cure and remove damaged gum tissue. Specialized toothbrushes. Prescription toothpastes, gum rinses, and tongue cleaners, scrapers & irrigators. Repeated cleanings every quarter till lessened symptoms.
- 7. 1 2 3 4 Gum Disease Treatment Option 2 Pinhole Surgical Technique - revolutionary gum recession treatment. Gums that have decayed are loosened using small holes. Exposed gums have collagen placed through the pin-sized holes to encourage new growth & healing. Hardly any pain and heals within 24 hours.
- 8. 1 2 3 4 Gum Disease Treatment Option 3 Gum grafting - surgical procedure that NYC Smile Design only performs in severe cases. Gum tissue is extracted. Healthy, extracted gum tissue or donor tissue is sewn to exposed roots. Can be painful and require several days for recovery.
- 9. Why Choose NYC Smile Design? Dr. Elisa Mello has been practicing since 1991. Utilize the best technology available. Practice Pin Hole Surgical Technique - rare and desirable. Dr. Ramin Tabib has been practicing since 1991. Won several awards for their skills. Your comfort is their highest priority.
- 10. Contact Mello & Tabib of NYC Smile Design Today! Proud to serve patients in Manhattan and New York, New York. Contact us today at (212) 574-4660. Be free from dangerous gum disease! Source: http://www.nidcr.nih.gov/