Gum Disease, Sedation Dentistry

When this patient came into the office he was very concerned about the appearance of his teeth. He had severely bad breath and was unsure of what was occurring with his gums. He has a classic case of periodontal (gum disease) disease. After a periodontal scaling (deep cleaning) this patient is able to smile again. He no longer has concerns of breath odor or buildup at his gums. With routine cleanings he will be able to maintain a healthy smile. One reason for this patient ignoring his oral health, was his fear of dental procedures. He was able to have his dental work completed with the aid of sedation dentistry. This patient has no memory of having his teeth and gums cleaned, or the shots needed to complete the cleaning.

Smoking and not visiting your dentist can lead to this. Not so attractive when you see it up close. This patient chose sedation dentistry to have his initial deep tissue root planning scaling treatment completed.