1. Periodontitis By: Brooke Auger

2. Periodontitis If you have periodontitis, then you need to get the necessary treatment and education to help restore and maintain your oral health. What do you do now?  Get Educated  Treatment  Life Changes

3. First Get Educated What is Periodontitis? – Is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects the gum tissue and other structures supporting the teeth. If left untreated, it can lead to tooth loss, and may also interfere with other systems of the body. Several research studies have associated gum disease with other chronic inflammatory diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and rheumatoid arthritis. –Periodontitis is commonly referred to as Periodontal Disease. What causes Periodontitis?  Oral Hygiene (Most Common)  Smoking  Diet  Genetics  Stress

4. Get Treatment:  What are my treatment options? Scaling and Root Planning Local Antibiotics Periodontal Surgery  Bone Graft  Gum Graft  Osseous Surgery  Crown Lengthening  Periodontal maintenance

5. Life Changes  What can I do to help treat or prevent periodontal disease? Proper and consistent home care No tobacco use Diet Using mouth rises Frequent hygiene visits

6. Review Need to get educated Complete necessary treatment Change life styles

7. Let's Gets Scheduled What day works best for you? What time in the day? Hour to hour and a half

8. Question & Answer

9. Periodontitis If you have periodontitis, then you need to get the necessary treatment and education to help restore and maintain your oral health. Let's get you scheduled