Posts by Judy Carroll
Our Practice Has Moved!
We have moved our practice from Sequim, WA to Mt. Vernon, WA. Our new address is: 2210 Kulshan View Dr, Unit 101Mt Vernon, WA 98273 Please see the contact page for a map and directions.
Read MoreAdvanced Periodontal Disease Pictures
Successful Treatment Without Surgery – Implant Alternative Pictures of Advanced Gum Disease Treatment – pictures taken by PerioPeak Innovations Above: Before non surgical Regenerative Periodontal Endoscopy (RPE) -bleeding and infected 15mm pocket tooth #6. This patient was advised by three different periodontists that due to the advanced nature of his periodontal disease he needed all of his…
Read MoreVitamin D Deficiency – Its Impact on Oral and Systemic Health
Vitamin D deficiency – could this be contributing to your periodontal disease problem? Vitamin D deficiency is a common problem world wide and is gaining much attention with researchers. Vitamin D deficiency may be a major risk factor for many chronic diseases, such as: periodontal disease, bone loss in the jaw and tooth loss, many types of…
Read MoreViruses and Periodontal Diseases
Could your chronic periodontal disease involve viruses? Periodontal diseases can involve bacteria and/or viruses initiating chronic inflammation and ensuing tissue and bone destruction. Patients with history of herpes simplex virus (HSV) or Epstein Barr virus (EBV) are especially high risk for the presence of these putative pathogens. We do not currently have oral salivary DNA…
Read MoreStages of Periodontal Disease
Pictures and x-rays of periodontal disease and bone loss – Stages of Periodontal Disease: Early periodontal disease may be characterized by swelling and redness of the gums and early horizontal bone loss, but is usually not associated with loss of gum tissues, or gum recession. Early horizontal bone loss around the teeth can be seen on the x-rays below. …
Read MoreSigns and Symptoms of Gum Disease
How do I know if I have some form of gum disease? Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, is a chronic inflammatory and infectious disease. Often there may not be signs or symptoms until the disease is well into the advanced stages unless you are routinely examined by a dentist. Below is a list of all possible, more acute symptoms of moderate…
Read MorePeriostat (Sub-antimicrobial Dose Doxycycline)
Host Modulated Therapy – Adjuntive use of Periosat (SDD) Sub-antimicrobial dose doxycycline 20mg (SDD), also called PerioStat, is an effective way to therapeutically control, or “down-regulate”, exaggerated levels of harmful enzymes associated with chronic periodontal disease destruction (bone loss around the teeth). This post will help clarify the adjunctive benefit of Periostat (SDD – sub-antimicrobial dose doxycycline)…
Read MorePerioscopy
How does Perioscopy, or periodontal endoscopy, technology work? Periodontal endoscope technology, or Perioscopy, is an important part of the PerioPeak protocol, RPE – Regenerative Periodontal Endoscopy. It is a crucial component to achieving excellent overall results for many reasons. Periodontal endoscopy is a non-invasive way to view and clean root surfaces microscopically in all depths of pockets, without performing surgery, using micro-ultrasonic technology simultaneously. Important: We prefer…
Read MorePeriodontal Surgery Research
The Literature Does Not Support Traditional Periodontal Surgery vs Non Surgical Methods – Why is it still “standard of care”? While traditional periodontal surgery (osseous or flap gum surgery) is still “standard of care” for the treatment of deep gum pockets, the literature simply does not support it. Why is it still standard of care? Great question. …
Read MorePeriodontal Disease Treatment Options
Periodontal Disease Treatment Options for Treating Deep Gum Pockets It is important to consider all options very carefully and to find what actually works well long term (results as demonstrated by real case studies and published research). In addition, it is also important to consider how a particular treatment fits into overall goals, expected outcomes, lifestyle, convenience, comfort, and…
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