Patient Resource- The Price of Bad Oral Hygiene
Patient Resource- The Price of Bad Oral Hygiene
- Jason Schwartz
- Oct 16, 2016
A majority of the adult population have some form of gum disease. Diagnosed and treated early with effectively with a large choice of products and services (such as ARESTIN), mild cases of gum disease (gingivitis) can be successfully managed.
Severe cases of advanced gum disease, commonly known as periodontitis, can be quite devastating and cause loss of critical bone structure and mass, causing eventual loosening and/or loss of teeth.
The picture above reflects one degree of advanced perio disease, associated with numerous other treatment needs.
To see the rest of the cases so you can share with your patients what such neglect really looks like, click here.