Preventive & Hygiene Therapy | The Dentist Lounge

Comprehensive Preventive and Hygiene Therapy

If You Want A Healthy Gut, You Must Have A Healthy Mouth

If you’ve experienced cavities, gum disease, or bad breath, your oral microbiome has likely been in a state of dysbiosis (microbial imbalance). Dysbiosis doesn’t stem from just one microbe; instead, it develops out of a broader change in your oral microecology. This sets the stage for oral diseases, gut problems and vulnerability to systemic health issues.

Our Approach is Different…

We believe that oral systemic health is the gateway to overall health and wellbeing. We don’t blame genetics or accept that you “just have bad teeth.”

Our Philosophy is Simple…

If you are empowered with the knowledge you need to make good decisions about your dental health, you can take control of your oral, systemic and overall well-being.

During Your First Visit…

We will meticulously uncover the details of what’s going on in your mouth, help you understand why it’s happening and offer you options for treatment.

Screenings & Empowerment

Services Offered

Saliva pH Testing

To assess the acidity or alkalinity of your saliva, which can reveal insights into your oral health and overall well-being.

Oral Microbe Testing

To examine the microorganisms in your mouth, identify specific bacteria and assess their balance.

Nitric Oxide Testing

Using saliva test strips to test for salivary nitrite levels, proven precursors to Nitric Oxide levels in the body.

Lab Recommendations

Testing for high blood sugar, inflammatory markers, nutritional and vitamin deficiencies and more.

Nutritional Counseling

Tailored advice beyond the basics of brushing and flossing, providing you with a customized homecare routine to maintain your oral health effectively.

Personalized Homecare Recommendations

Tailored advice beyond the basics of brushing and flossing, providing you with a customized homecare routine to maintain your oral health effectively.

Sleep Disorder Screening, Oral Cancer Screening, Gum Disease Screening

To detect potential health issues early, promoting timely intervention and treatment.

Preventative Hygiene Therapy

Redefining Oral Care

Our hygiene therapies transcend traditional “cleanings,” focusing on vital health aspects.

Preventative Hygiene Therapy

For Who

Healthy individuals proactive about their oral and overall health.

Goal

Maintaining optimal oral health and preventing future issues.

Focus

Emphasizing pH balance, homecare, diet, and the oral microbiome.

Therapeutic Hygiene Therapy

For Who

Patients with gingivitis needing advanced care.

Goal

Addressing gingivitis to prevent progression to periodontitis, linked to systemic disease.

Approach

Incorporating in-office therapies like ozone and laser, along with oral microbiome analysis, dietary guidance, and homecare advice.

Reactive Hygiene Therapy (Deep Cleaning)

For Who

Patients with existing bone loss and advanced gum disease.

Goal

Treating existing conditions and creating a maintenance plan to prevent further damage.

Method

Scaling and root planing, potential use of adjunct therapies, and comprehensive oral health management, possibly involving specialist care.

adjunct therapies

Ozone Therapy

A non-invasive treatment to eliminate harmful bacteria, fungi, and viruses from your oral cavity.

Laser Therapy

To treat various dental issues, such as gum disease and oral lesions, with precision and minimal discomfort.

Oral Microbiome Healing

To restore the balance of microorganisms in your mouth by reducing the amount of harmful bacteria in your oral cavity.

Nano- Hydroxyapatite Varnish

Say goodbye to fluoride varnish, this may be recommended for patients who are at a high caries risk, have tooth or root sensitivity etc.

important takeaways

(These points are based on specific data that is well documented in the Medical/Dental research. We’ve paraphrased them because when it comes to helping our patients make decisions, we have found that plain English works much better than “doctor speak”.)

There’s a significant 45% overlap between the oral microbiome and gut microbiome. Chronic inflammatory gut conditions like IBS and Crohn’s are closely associated with oral health.

Plaque and calculus act as “protective walls” for bacteria to grow behind in your mouth. In most cases brushing and flossing isn’t enough to break those walls down and wash out the harmful bacteria.

According to the AHA, an estimated 50% of cardiac events can be linked to oral bacteria.

The oral bacterium Porphyromonas gingivalis, which is a keystone pathogen of periodontal disease, has been associated with cardiovascular, metabolic, pulmonary, and rheumatological diseases, as well as cancer and poor birth outcomes. Notably, it has been implicated as a causative factor for Alzheimer’s Disease.

The presence of periodontal disease in an expectant mother makes her 7.5 times more likely to experience premature labor, a risk factor higher than alcohol consumption or smoking! A number of keystone periodontal pathogens are associated with low birth weight and chorioamnionitis.

According to the CDC, 47.2% of adults aged 30 years and older have some form of periodontal disease

Periodontal disease increases with age – 70.1% of adults aged 65 years and older have periodontal disease