Oral
DNA Testing in the Treatment of Periodontal Disease
Dawnie
L. Kildoo, D.D.S., M.A.G.D., Legacy Smiles of Southern Arizona
As the leading cause of adult tooth
loss, periodontal disease requires targeted and effective treatment in order to
halt the progression of disease and preserve oral health. Periodontal disease
(gum disease) is a bacterial infection which causes damage to the gums and loss
of bone surrounding the teeth. Gum disease begins with no symptoms or pain, and
progresses over time, destroying more and more tissue. Gum tissue recedes and
becomes swollen and reddened. Periodontal disease causes loose teeth in adults.
Gum disease treatment becomes more difficult as the disease becomes more advanced.
For this reason, early detection of the presence of destructive bacterial is
extremely important.
Periodontal health has been linked
to overall health. In recent years, medical research has suggested a link
between periodontal disease and systemic conditions such as heart disease,
diabetes and stroke. If periodontal disease is directly linked to these serious
health conditions, then it makes sense to use a tool which can help identify
your genetic susceptibility to periodontal disease as well as test for the
presence of destructive bacteria in your mouth.
My Perio Path® is a simple, painless
test which identifies and measures certain bacteria present in your mouth. This
test provides a method of early detection of gum disease which allows for intervention
even before symptoms occur. In cases where gingivitis (early stage gum disease)
and periodontal disease have been diagnosed, the test also helps identify
destructive bacteria, which makes it possible to target gum disease treatment
more effectively. Additionally, a second test, My Perio ID® PST®, determines
your genetic predisposition to develop a more serious gum infection, such as
inflammatory periodontal disease.
Dr. Dawnie Kildoo strongly believes
in early detection of periodontal infection. This is why she recommends the My
Perio Path® test as a part of your routine dental check-up. It is recommended
to have this test in advance of certain dental treatments, such as dental
implants. Testing for bacteria which could cause periodontal disease around a
dental implant is an important step in planning for dental implant success. The
failure rate for dental implants is very low, however, when dental implants do
fail, it is often due to a periodontal infection. Eliminating destructive
bacteria before a dental implant is placed helps produce more predictable
outcomes and increases dental implant success.
As the art and science of dentistry
continues to make advances, Dr. Dawnie Kildoo of Legacy Smiles of Southern
Arizona remains committed to remaining on the leading edge of advanced dental
technology. For more information about Oral DNA testing with My PerioPath® and
My Perio ID®PST®, and to schedule your dental exam, contact our office at (520)
625-0131 or office@legacysmilesaz.com.
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