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Dr. Porter, you absolutely rock!!! You are by far the most technical dentist that I have ever had. You make me feel comfortable when I am there. When you say “pain free,” you mean it!
Keep Your Mouth Healthy With Gum Disease Treatment in Sturgis, SD
Gum disease affects more than just your gums. It’s bad for your teeth, and bad for your whole body as well. It’s the leading cause of tooth loss among adults, and it has been linked to health issues such as diabetes, heart disease, premature births, and low birth weight. That’s why it’s important for us to provide excellent gum disease treatment in Sturgis, SD. With our help, you’ll be able to:
- Prevent an unattractive and unhealthy receding gumline
- Stop bone and tooth loss before they cause deeper problems
- Reduce your risk of related health conditions
- Eliminate chronic, embarrassing bad breath
Don’t let periodontal disease wreck your gums, your teeth, and your health! Call Synergy Dental Center at 605-206-6200 to make an appointment with Dr. David Porter.
Stay On Top of Your Periodontal Health & Lower Your Risk of Gum Problems
Periodontal (gum) problems are very common in America. Nearly half of Americans age 30 years and older have some form of gum disease. Since gum infections can lead to or worsen other systemic health issues, we are proactive in our approach to prevention and treatment. When patients come in for a dental cleaning and exam, we:
- Perform a complete oral bacterial test, checking a gum sample using a microscope
- Follow up with testing by an outside lab, if necessary, to provide personalized treatment for your situation
If we discover you have periodontal disease, we’ll perform a quick A1C test. In as little as six minutes, you can learn your average blood glucose levels from the past three months. This is important because it can help assess your risk of diabetes. This disease increases your potential risk for gum disease issues and can escalate your risk of gum infections. If your A1C test results indicate that you may currently have or be at risk of diabetes, we’d be happy to introduce you to a holistic approach to controlling this condition. Dr. Porter works closely with several doctors in the area, so we can connect you to the best resource to get the help you need.
We understand how your overall health affects your oral health and vice versa, so we encourage you to complete this diabetes screening and this gum disease risk assessment.
Restore Your Receding Gums With Us
After you have finished Synergy’s gum disease treatment, we can focus our attention on restoring your healthy smile. As part of our biologic dental care, we’ll use advanced techniques such as bacteria gum therapy, laser therapy, and PRF treatments to reverse gum recession and restore your gums to their natural pink and healthy state:
- Once your gums have started to show signs of receding, you’ll want to prevent the damage from getting worse as soon as possible. With our Fotona LightWalker® dental laser, we can easily and painlessly remove your infected tissue. This high-tech laser treatment preserves more of your healthy tissue than traditional surgical removal of bad tissue.
- Through our PRF (platelet-rich fibrin) treatment, we use a centrifuge to separate a small sample of your blood into platelets, plasma, and fibrin. Then we’ll apply the fibrin to your gumline. This helps reduce recovery time and regenerate new, healthy gum tissue. Simply put, this biological process enlists your body’s immune system to help you heal faster.
To prevent periodontal problems or for gum disease treatment in Sturgis, SD, 605-206-6200. You can also schedule online.