Periodontal Care
Periodontal Health
Healthy Gums, Healthy Body
Your mouth is the gateway to your body, and the health of your gums directly impacts your overall wellness. Scientific research has established powerful connections between periodontal disease and systemic conditions including heart disease, diabetes, stroke, Alzheimer's disease, and respiratory infections. The same bacteria that cause gum inflammation can enter your bloodstream, triggering inflammatory responses throughout your body. Chronic periodontal infection elevates inflammatory markers like C-reactive protein, contributing to arterial plaque formation and cardiovascular risk. For diabetic patients, gum disease creates a dangerous two-way relationship—uncontrolled blood sugar worsens gum health, while periodontal infection makes blood sugar harder to manage. At Prime Dental, we take a whole-body approach to periodontal care, understanding that treating your gums is an investment in your complete health and longevity.
Oral Microbiome
Advanced periodontal care begins with understanding your unique oral microbiome—the complex ecosystem of bacteria living in your mouth:
When to Consider Periodontal Health
Oral Microbiome Testing
We utilize advanced DNA-based testing to identify the specific pathogenic bacteria present in your periodontal pockets, allowing for targeted treatment rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.
Localized Slow-Release Antibiotics
Arestin (minocycline microspheres) and similar medications are placed directly into infected periodontal pockets after scaling and root planing, delivering sustained antibiotic release over 14-21 days.
Targeted Bacterial Elimination
By identifying your specific bacterial profile, we can select the most effective antibiotics and treatment protocols, maximizing results while minimizing systemic antibiotic exposure.
Microbiome Rebalancing
Treatment aims not just to kill harmful bacteria, but to restore a healthy balance of beneficial microorganisms that protect against reinfection and support oral health.
Ongoing Monitoring
Follow-up testing allows us to track treatment effectiveness and adjust protocols as needed, ensuring long-term disease control and prevention of recurrence.
Note: Localized antibiotic therapy can reduce pocket depths by an additional 1-2mm beyond scaling and root planing alone, significantly improving outcomes for moderate to severe periodontitis.
The Hidden Disease
Why Choose Periodontal Health?
Most Prevalent Chronic Oral Disease
Periodontitis affects nearly half of American adults over 30, and over 70% of those over 65—yet the majority remain undiagnosed and untreated.
Silent Progression
Unlike cavities that cause pain, gum disease often progresses painlessly for years. By the time symptoms become noticeable, significant bone loss may have already occurred.
Missed in Routine Cleanings
Without comprehensive periodontal probing and evaluation, early to moderate gum disease is frequently overlooked during standard dental visits.
Irreversible Damage
Once bone loss occurs from periodontitis, it cannot regenerate naturally. Early detection is critical to preserving the bone and tissue that support your teeth.
Whole-Body Impact
Undiagnosed periodontal disease silently contributes to systemic inflammation, increasing risk for heart attack, stroke, diabetes complications, and cognitive decline.
Authored By
Dr. Vahag Mehrabian
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