SERVICES
_Patients with special needs face challenges on a daily basis including oral health, which should not be overlooked. regular removal of bacteria from beneath the gums can improve oral health along with reducing the incidents of decay, pain and harmful infections that can complicate their medical condition.Recent advancements in state-of-the-art, portable Dental Hygiene equipment allows us to bring Dental Hygiene Services directly to residents. By bringing Dental Hygiene Services to the patient, we hope to diminish and prevent further deterioration of teeth, gums, and supportive tissues of the mouth, and at the same time allow our patients to remain in their familiar and comfortable environments.
DENTAL HYGIENE SERVICES:
DENTAL HYGIENE SERVICES:
- Periodontal Assessment (evaluation of gum disease)
- Oral Prophylaxis (teeth cleanings)
- Scale and Root Planing (deep cleaning)
- Fluoride Treatment
- Subgingival Irrigation
- Oral Hygiene Instruction
- Pit and Fissure Sealant
- Denture Cleaning
OralDNA Testing
We are anxious to
share with you that we use one of the most significant advances in dental
medicine, a simple test from OralDNA Labs, using saliva, to determine the specific type and quantity of disease-causing bacteria in our patients’ mouths. According to the American Dental Association, an estimated 75% of all Americans over the age of 35 have some form of periodontal disease and research conducted during the past 10 years has provided insight into the Perio / Systemic Connection and the link between chronic periodontal infections and heart disease, diabetes, stroke, and some forms of cancer. Through this state-of-the-art technology, we are able to treat the source of our patients’ infection and not just the symptoms, reducing the overall bacterial risk for disease progression. As with most diseases, earlier and more targeted treatment can help stop periodontal disease before irreversible damage occurs. _
medicine, a simple test from OralDNA Labs, using saliva, to determine the specific type and quantity of disease-causing bacteria in our patients’ mouths. According to the American Dental Association, an estimated 75% of all Americans over the age of 35 have some form of periodontal disease and research conducted during the past 10 years has provided insight into the Perio / Systemic Connection and the link between chronic periodontal infections and heart disease, diabetes, stroke, and some forms of cancer. Through this state-of-the-art technology, we are able to treat the source of our patients’ infection and not just the symptoms, reducing the overall bacterial risk for disease progression. As with most diseases, earlier and more targeted treatment can help stop periodontal disease before irreversible damage occurs. _
_Prevention is the key to avoiding extensive dental treatment and the toll it takes on the patient, the family members, and the facility staff (for those residing in residential facilities). Poor oral health can lead to quality-of-life changes such as:
- the ability to speak & swallow
- the ability to taste & chew food
- restricted social contact
- lack of self-esteem
- unnecessary pain
Furthermore, oral health is directly connected & essential to overall health. Research has shown associations between poor oral health and:
- the ability to speak & swallow
- the ability to taste & chew food
- restricted social contact
- lack of self-esteem
- unnecessary pain
Furthermore, oral health is directly connected & essential to overall health. Research has shown associations between poor oral health and:
- respiratory infections due to inhalation of oral bacteria in nursing home residents
- increased risk for heart disease
- complications with diabetes.