Periodontal Exam Columbus, OH
A periodontal examination is a clinical examination of the periodontium, or your gums. It is routinely done during your regular checkups. The American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) established the evaluation and recommended that all adults undergo one on an annual basis. A Comprehensive Periodontal Evaluation, simply put, is a means to assess your periodontal health by examining several key areas:
- Your gums
- Your teeth
- Your plaque
- Your bite
- Your bone structure
- Your risk factors
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The AAP’s recommendation stems from two emerging and diverging realities. The first being that we have reached a point, due to advances in our knowledge and therapy, where most patients can retain their natural teeth over their lifetime with the proper treatment, reasonable plaque control, and continuing care. The second is that most patients are not exercising those basic measures, and the prevalence of periodontal disease, at a time when it should be minimal in our culture, is instead growing into a crisis.
At East Columbus Periodontic and Implant Dentistry, our entire team loves helping you develop optimal oral health as well as a functional and healthy smile. Our team uses forward thinking treatments and state-of-the-art technology, to ensure the most comfortable treatment for you. Our practice focuses on delivering personal care and developing individual treatment plans based on your unique needs. We emphasize preventive care and patient education because we want you to understand why it is important to keep your mouth healthy and how to do it. We are located at 1600 Brice Rd Suite 1 Reynoldsburg, OH 43068. Please call us today at 614-864-2561 to establish an appointment for an evaluation of the benefits of a periodontal exam for you.