The most important, recent
technological advancement in the treatment of Periodontal (Gum) disease is
actually a very simple test, referred to as the MyPerioPath Test. This
test has led to a break-through in the treatment of gum disease. Many
people have successfully avoided losing teeth due to decay, but the leading
cause of adult tooth loss is gum disease. Clarkson Dental Group now
offers this new test that uses a sample of your saliva. This test helps
us determine who is more genetically susceptible to developing gum disease and
which specific bacteria are causing an individual’s gum infections, if
they have them. Those specific bacteria can then be treated/targeted with
the appropriate antibiotics, in addition to any periodontal therapy that may be
recommended.
So our new tests allow us to better
treat the bacteria responsible for your gum problems, therefore positively
impacting your overall health & well-being.