Predicting the Future
with Oral DNA
In our last post, we talked about
the connection between gum disease
and heart health. Today, we’d like to highlight a special tool that Dr. Wade uses
at her Frisco dental office
to help prevent and treat gum disease—it’s
called Oral DNA.
This helpful tool uses a small sample of saliva to identify
what types of bacteria are in your mouth. It can even tell us if you’re
genetically predisposed to developing gum
disease.
It’s often assumed that gum
disease is purely the result of poor oral health. But that’s not always the
case. Patients who are genetically predisposed can still develop gum disease, even if they’re excellent
at brushing and flossing. The more Dr.
Wade knows about your smile, the more pro-active she can be about providing
care.
Early treatment is the best defense against poor health, no
matter what condition you’re talking about. One way we’re doing this in regards
to gum disease is with a Waterlase
dental laser. With laser dentistry, we can provide comfortable,
scalpel-free gum disease therapy
that will help you eliminate bacteria and plaque below you gum line.
Let us help you take control of your smile’s future with Oral DNA. To find out more about how Oral DNA works, visit their patient information page or
call our Frisco office. We gladly serve patients
from Plano, McKinney, Allen, Dallas, and The Colony.