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WHAT IS PERIODONTICS?

Did you know periodontal, gum diseases, are the leading cause of why adults lose their teeth?

Separation of the inner layer of your gums and bone from your teeth is usually caused by periodontal disease. Small pockets form on your gums collecting debris. This causes your gums to become infected, painful, swollen, and often leads to bleeding. Your body's immune system attempts to fight the bacteria that continues to grow below your gumline. This often causes other dental and medical problems. The poisonous toxins produced by the bacteria in plaque begin breaking down dental bones. Next, the tissue holding the teeth in place is affected.

As the disease progresses, your gum tissue and bones are destroyed. Hence, tooth loss occurs.

People frequently don't realize they are in the early stages of gum disease. That's simply because they don't recognize the
symptoms.

Only a dentist or Periodontist is truly qualified to recognize
and diagnose the progression of gum disease.

At COLUMBIA DENTAL our expertly trained and experienced dentists
and Periodontist can diagnose periodontal disease in its early
stages and thus treat you right away in an effort to prevent further
damage to your gums and teeth.

Call COLUMBIA DENTAL at (860) 645-0111 and make an appointment to have your gums and teeth checked by a qualified professional.

HERE ARE SOME WARNING SIGNS OF PERIODONTAL PROBLEMS:

• Your gums bleed (especially after brushing your teeth)


• Your gums are red, tender, and/or swollen.


• Deep pockets have formed between your teeth and gums.


• You have frequent or recurrent bad breath or a bad taste in your mouth.


• Your teeth are loose or seem to be shifting.


• Your gums appear to be receding.

Pre-operative Instructions for Sedation and Sedatives:

IV Sedation (Conscious Sedation)
Patient must refrain from eating or drinking 12 hours prior to dental appointment.

The patient must have arrangements made for transportation.

IM Sedation ( Conscious Sedation)
Patient must refrain from eating or drinking 6 hours prior to dental treatment.
The patient must have arrangements made for transportation.

Nitrous (Laughing Gas)
No instructions needed

Oral Sedative (Halcion)
Benzodiazepine or Triazolam directly and efficiently decrease anxiety by binding with receptors in the brain which tone down activity in those parts of the brain responsible for fear. Although it is proven a safe and effective sedative, Halcion should not be mixed with depressants such as alcohol.