Periodontal Treatment

Periodontal disease or “gum” disease affects one out of every five adults. It is the leading cause of tooth loss in adults and is caused by bacteria in plaque. Bacteria that cause periodontal infections are linked to serious diseases that affect the body, such as heart disease, diabetes, strokes, pre-term birth, and many others.

Dr. Nabors is a pioneer in conservative periodontal therapies. He believes early intervention is critical to not only oral health, but health in general. He is a founder of OralDNA Labs, the first U.S.-based laboratory dedicated to salivary diagnostics and DNA testing for oral disease. This company is now a part of Quest Diagnostics.

“First, oral disease is a disease like any other—and in and of itself is deserving of treatment.
Number two, everything in the body is connected. Having a chronic infection is a serious problem that you should not ignore. It can indeed make you systemically sick.
Three, patients should not think that treating periodontal disease will guarantee them lifetime health, but it is one step they can take to be healthier overall.” Dr. Marjorie K. Jeffcoat: Dean Un. Penn. School of Dental Medicine: Scientific American; Oral and Whole Body Health; 23