Oral Hygiene and Periotherapy

Aptos Cosmetic Dentist, Terry W. Forsberg, DDS, is a prominent dentist in Aptos, California who prides himself on his distinctive dentistry services and the deep concern and care he has for his patients.

At Advanced Smile Designs, Dr. Forsberg works hard to help his dental patients maintain healthy mouths, teeth and gums. His focus is not only to provide cosmetic dentistry services to improve the smiles of his patients, he also educates and helps them to practice good regular oral hygiene.

Dangers of Gum Disease

The possibility of health problems stemming from poor oral hygiene is alarming. The lack of proper care for your mouth, teeth, and gums can cause you to lose more than your teeth over a period of time. Viruses and bacteria can enter your blood stream through your gums if they are weak, swollen or bleeding. Once in your bloodstream, these poisoning elements travel throughout your body and can cause peripheral damage.

It is unfortunate that many people do not realize the truly devastating effects that poor oral hygiene and the spread of harmful bacteria can have on your overall health. The bacteria found in the mouths of patients who do not practice proper oral hygiene may have a systemic connection to the following:

• Heart problems
• Strokes
• Pneumonia
• Arthritis
• Premature births

Dr. Forsberg's answer to the possible serious results of poor oral hygiene is to provide our patients with Advanced Hygiene and Periotherapy.

Advanced Hygiene

Advanced hygiene provides safe, cost-effective, preventative, therapeutic, diagnostic and restorative dental services to our patients. This bridges the gap caused by the public's lack of access to education and preventive care by expanding the role of the dental hygienist.

Periodontal Therapy

Our periodontal therapy is designed to be as good for your body as it is bad for the microbes that attack your teeth and gums. Diseases come from without, but the best treatment for them is from within your body, and that's why we utilize a multifaceted approach to periodontal therapy.

First, we utilize micro-ultrasonics and antimicrobials to restore the health of your gums without surgery whenever possible. This may be aided by antibiotic treatment to save your teeth threatened by advancing gum disease.

We utilize laser technology to remove diseased tissue and promote healing with clean, cauterized debridement of gum pockets.

We will help your body achieve the highest possible level of resistance to disease through nutritional and vitamin counseling. We can then monitor your body's response by measuring the level of antioxidants present in your mouth and gums using a biophotonic scanner.

If necessary, we reserve surgical referral as a treatment of last resort.

To learn more about Advanced Oral Hygiene and Periotherapy, please contact Terry W. Forsberg, DDS at Advanced Smile Designs of Aptos, California today to schedule a oral hygiene consultation. Proudly serving surrounding areas including Captiola, Santa Cruz, and Watsonville.