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Dentistry with Country Lakes Family Dental
HEALTH MEDICAL & DENTAL YOURPRIORITIZING
by Dr. Matt Artho, Owner of Country Lakes Family Dental
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As the saying goes, some cannot see the forest beyond the trees. For dental providers, it is important that dentists see the body beyond the teeth. It has been well documented that there are multiple systemic conditions related to • After all decay has been treated, the final restorative phase involves major restorations that may include crowns, oral health, including cardiovascular health, diabetes, prenatal health, and localized or implants, orthodontic work, and so on. referred pain. • Finally, one of the most important In addition, certain genetic or health • If periodontal disease is present, phases is the recall phase. These are conditions can be discerned from this is usually addressed prior to any the routine visits consisting of dental symptoms related to the teeth or gums. dental treatment involving the teeth cleanings and x-ray acquisition to When approaching overall dental care, or dentition. The reason is that the make sure the previous care is under there is a certain sequence that your periodontal structures that maintain proper maintenance and to avoid dentist will follow to treat conditions the teeth create the foundation of further treatment. The frequency of based on their priority. teeth. The chronic these visits varies • Prior to addressing dental concerns, loss of bone FOR DENTAL based on necessity your dentist should begin with the systemic phase of treatment by around the teeth may result in PROVIDERS, IT but are typically three, four, or sixobtaining a thorough medical history that includes past and current medical conditions, medications, and any tooth loss, and therefore any dental treatment IS IMPORTANT THAT DENTISTS month intervals. This is a typical standard followed by allergies that may affect your ability to receive dental care. performed before this phase may SEE THE BODY dentists. However, it is important to know that • After all systemic concerns are have been in vain. BEYOND THE not all patients are the addressed, the next phase is the acute phase which involves treating • Following periodontal heath, TEETH same and may require customization when any severe oral pain or infection. The the next stage is dealing with dental priority during this phase is relieving the disease control phase. This typically concerns. It is always best to maintain the patient of pain and eliminating or involves the treatment of tooth decay good communication and a constant reducing infections that could result in that, if left untreated, could turn into relationship with your dentist. further oral or systemic concerns. more significant treatment. Happy smiling!