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Gum Disease Treatment

Periodontal disease or “gum disease” is a significant and often undiagnosed bacterial infection that causes chronic inflammation in the mouth. Any on-going infection, no matter where it is on the body is not good for us. Why? Because our immune system has to constantly deal with it to keep it “at bay”. If left untreated, gum disease can damage the tissue around the teeth, cause an easy pathway for bacteria to get into the bloodstream and can irritate the bone that holds the teeth firmly in place. Irritated bone tends to disappear and when enough is gone, teeth can become loose and wobbly. Gum disease is the number one cause of tooth loss. And the more teeth we lose, the harder it is for us to eat. Soon we’re thinking “twice” before ordering that juicy meal because we’ll struggle to chew it up. So, gum disease has the potential of affecting the quality of our lives, not to mention self-esteem if we lose a front tooth.

Sometimes we can see the gum disease: red, swollen, inflamed gums that hurt when you touch or floss them. Other times it’s like a “silent” disease that you wouldn’t know you had unless a dentist or hygienist takes a closer look around. At our office, we take gum disease seriously. We are particularly concerned about it affecting other parts of your body since the ongoing research is linking it to heart health, diabetes, Alzheimer’s (and other dementias), rheumatoid arthritis, pancreatic cancer and more. The research continues. The head really is connected to the toes and it passes through the mouth.

At our office we are extremely proud of our progressive gum disease program. Our hygienists are among a few hundred hygienists nationwide who have the privilege of working with a tiny camera (Perioscopy, an endoscope) that they slip under the gums so they can “see” these calcified deposits called “tartar” or “calculus” and remove them. Anything short of using a camera is what we call “blind-root planing”. We think it’s important to “get it all” removed. And we also think that if we can remove it all we have a better chance of preventing you from taking a trip to a gum surgeon for gum surgery, whereby they cut the gums, pull them back, remove the deposits, then stitch you back together again. Ugh! Who wants that!? We have the technology now to minimize gum surgery. It’s no wonder my patient’s chose endoscope treatment if they’re looking for our best care.

We also look at over-all health, blood test values, and follow the Bale-Doneen philosophy for approaching gum disease. We are very keen on vitamin D deficiencies as an example and know that the mouth in many circumstances is a reflection of what’s happening in the rest of the body. Our hygienists, Kyra and Britney have been individually trained by Judy Carroll, RDH, an educator, speaker and leader in developing non-surgical treatment protocols. Check out PerioPeak.com for more about her.

CariFree™

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At the office of Carroll Health & Healing we use the CariFree™ cavity prevention system not only to treat your tooth decay, but to detect it in the earliest stages of development and prevent it if possible.

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Dental Cleanings & Exams

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Receiving regular dental cleanings and exams is crucial in keeping your mouth healthy and your smile beautiful. This routine preventive care helps our dentist to monitor your oral health and provide prompt treatment for any developing problems.

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Dental Sealants

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If your teeth are at greater risk for developing cavities, Dr. Janette Carroll can provide you with dental sealants to help block decay-causing bacteria and protect your teeth. Sealants are a fast and highly effective way to prevent tooth decay and keep your smile healthy.

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Emergency Dental Care

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If you are experiencing a dental emergency, call our office at 360-424-0123 immediately! Dr. Janette Carroll provides emergency dental care to treat injuries and other unexpected problems so that you can get your oral health back on track as quickly as possible.

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Endoscopy

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We use dental bonding to improve the color and shape of your teeth, cover exposed tooth roots, and more! Dental bonding also helps to preserve your tooth structure, as it involves little or no grinding of your teeth.

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Headache & Migraine Treatment

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At Carroll Health & Healing we take a neuromuscular approach to headache and migraine treatment. We provide solutions to treat the underlying causes of your pain so that you can once again enjoy a pain-free life.

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Neuromuscular Dentistry

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Dr. Janette Carroll provides neuromuscular dentistry to treat the underlying causes of pain and discomfort in your head, neck, and shoulders. Neuromuscular dentistry is helpful in treating TMJ disorders, malocclusions (bad bites), and many other problems that result from misaligned jaws.

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Night Guards

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Nightguards are designed to wear at night and protect your teeth from the damages of clenching/grinding (worn, chipped, fractured teeth/crowns), headaches (including migraines) and TMJ problems.

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Gum Disease Treatment

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Periodontal disease or “gum disease” is a significant and often undiagnosed bacterial infection that causes chronic inflammation in the mouth. Any on-going infection, no matter where it is on the body is not good for us.

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Ozone Therapy

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Our team provides ozone therapy to treat a wide range of dental problems and encourage proper healing. From simple cold sores to infections and tooth decay, ozone therapy can help you regain your oral health and wellbeing, as well as a beautiful smile!

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TMJ/TMD Treatment

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TMJ dysfunctions can have a significant impact on the quality of your day-to-day life, causing pain and discomfort when chewing, speaking, yawning, and even smiling!

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Tooth Extractions

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Like you, we are not excited about extractions, but sometimes there’s no other option. In our office, we do our fair share of extracting teeth, but if we feel you’d be better served in the hands of an oral surgeon, then we’ll refer you to them.

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