Patient Education

Once plaque begins to form in the pocket, it is protected against most forms of oral hygiene. As plaque moves into the once healthy gum pocket, the infection begins to involve the place where the ligament attaches the gum to the tooth surface.  Infection here is bad enough by itself, but the whole process is made even worse by the formation of subgingival calculus.  As the calculus grows and spreads, it pushes against the swollen

This device is one of the newest additions to dental diagnosis and patient education. In essence, it’s like having a TV camera take pictures inside your mouth. It can assist with treatment planning, and do cosmetic imaging.  It takes you inside your mouth, in color, and allows you to see things you may never have seen before.