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BURLINGTON SOFT TISSUE MANAGEMENT

SOFT GUM TISSUE TREATMENT

PREVENTATIVE SOFT TISSUE MANAGEMENT IN BURLINGTON

Many Canadian adults suffer from gum disease. It’s very common, but the good news is that it is treatable. When you visit Alton Dental, this is one of the first evaluations they will do with you. A periodontal pocket is an area where inflammation and/or infection is present. Later stages of the disease involve bone loss.

Periodontal infection can lead to bad breath, bad smell/taste, bleeding, tender gums, and eventually tooth loss. It has also been linked to heart attacks, strokes, diabetic complications and low birth weight in babies.

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OUR SOFT TISSUE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

Our Soft Tissue Management (STM) program consists of periodontal debridement with a piezo scaler: a laser like instrument and / or ultrasonic scaler which is quick and painless. Scaling and root planing with hand instruments will be meticulously carried out along with an in office irrigation treatment with the warmed medicaments: chlorhexidine and fluoride; which are known to aid in the healing process.
Included in this STM program is the finest motorized toothbrush in the industry: ROTADENT. This toothbrush is only dispensed by a dental office and carries a lifetime guarantee. We will show you how to use it along with customized instruction of other oral hygiene aids. We will provide you with a Perio Plus: (a prescription mouth rinse that prevents decay, inhibits plaque and desensitizes the teeth) or an ORO Min: (a remineralizing solution with fluoride to take).
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OUR GOAL

The goal of our Soft Tissue management treatment program is to resolve the signs of inflammation, reduce pocket depths and detectable plaque to a level associated with periodontal health. Ideally we can halt the progression of periodontal disease. We always start with a conservative, non-surgical periodontal therapy program, but you should be aware that referral to a periodontist may be necessary to evaluate the need for periodontal surgery. By undergoing the STM program our hope is you will avoid or limit the need for periodontal surgery.

TREATMENT APPOINTMENTS

Depending on the type of periodontal disease present the STM program consists of 2 to 4 visits. The details of each appointment will be explained at the time of diagnosis and treatment plan. Our staff will provide written materials as well as detailed take home pamphlets to educate and inform all patients.

PAYMENT OPTIONS

Payment can be spread over the course of appointments. E.g.: If the STM consists of 3 appointments; then 3 equal payments can be made at each visit. There is NO insurance benefit from any HMO dental plan. If you have PPO or indemnity insurance we will estimate any benefit you may have and subtract it from the total STM fee. We will bill your insurance as a courtesy to you. Please note this is only an estimate and you are ultimately responsible for the entire amount should the actual reimbursement be less than this estimate.
Our professional efforts will not work alone. We need your commitment to ensure the success of this program. You must keep the above listed appointments; use your Rotadent and floss at home every day to remove plaque and bacteria. It will also be necessary for you to come in for periodontal maintenance 3 to 4 times each year with our hygienists. Failure to continue this maintenance program will allow the condition to recur or even worsen. We cannot cure your disease; we can only help you maintain your periodontal condition in a state of health.
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WE HAVE PATIENTS VISITING US FROM ACROSS BURLINGTON, AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS.

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Soft Tissue Management FAQs

What is soft tissue management?
Soft tissue management (STM) is a program for treating gum disease. It resolves inflammation and aims to reduce depths of pockets between gums and teeth. Alton Dental in Burlington, ON, offers soft tissue management that helps decrease plaque and gain better periodontal health.
What is involved with the STM program?
Our STM program typically involves 2 to 4 visits but that depends on how advanced your periodontal disease is. The program includes periodontal debridement, scaling and root planing, and in-office irrigation with medicines mixed in.
What else does the program include?
We have extra benefits with this program includes the availability of a Rotadent motorized tooth brush with a lifetime guarantee and a prescription mouth rinse that can help prevent decay and remineralize teeth.
Will a dentist treat me or will it be a specialist?
Alton Dental starts with non-surgical treatments by a dentist but will refer you to a periodontist if surgery becomes necessary.
What can I do to make it a successful treatment?
Patients in the STM program need to be committed for the program to work. That includes keeping appointments, using the motorized toothbrush and flossing at home and coming in for maintenance three to four times a year.
What happens if I don’t do everything my periodontist instructs me to do?
Your gum disease could worsen if you neglect to follow instructions from your dentist or periodontist. Thai could lead to infections and tooth loss.
Can payments be arranged?
Payment for the STM program can be spread across appointments. We can check with your insurance to see if it covers this treatment. We bill insurance providers as a courtesy.
How do I make an appointment or find out more?
Alton Dental is located at 4521 Dundas Street, Burlington, Ontario L7M 5B4, and can be contacted at (905) 335-4603. We are open Monday-Friday 9 am – 9 pm, and Saturday-Sunday 8 am – 6 pm.