NORTH TEXAS PERIODONTICS & IMPLANTOLOGY, PLLC

Diagnostic technology and new surgical techniques have broadened dental horizons, but it is still the caring attitude and concern for our patients that is most important. While there have been significant advancements in periodontal therapy, there is no cure for gum disease. Even after successful, corrective therapy and surgical intervention, your gum disease can recur. For the majority of patients with periodontal disease (~90%), regular periodontal maintenance cleanings have proven to be effective in preventing recurrence of gum disease. This phase is an essential part of treatment. Often, this can be the most important part of your therapy.



OUR MISSION STATEMENT: Our hygiene mission at North Texas Periodontics & Implantology is to propel our patients toward optimum oral & systemic health utilizing the best techniques, technology, and education available to us.



Thursday, August 1, 2013

Spitting Into the Wind

Many people believe chewing tobacco or dipping snuff is safer than smoking. They are just spitting into the wind.



Chewing tobacco carries risks such as:

Oral Cancer
Cavities on the tooth/root surface
Gingival recession




Other studies show that smokeless tobacco may include risks beyond the mouth. It can also be a contributing factor to other cancers, heart disease, diabetes, and strokes.


Smokeless tobacco contains more nicotine than cigarettes (3-4 times greater) making it highly addictive and more difficult to quit once started.

The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research has complied the following guidelines to help you quit:
Smokeless Tobacco: A Guide to Quitting
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