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PINO PERIODONTICS
ALBUQUERQUE'S DENTAL
IMPLANT SPECIALISTS
505.822.0565
Find Us
Cherry Hills Office Complex
7007 Wyoming Blvd, Ste. D-1
Mailing: PO BOX 94598
Albuquerque, NM 87199
AN INFORMED PATIENT IS A HEALTHY PATIENT.
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What is Perio / Oral Hygiene
WHAT IS PERIODONTICS?
PERIODONTICS
(or periodontology) is a dental discipline that looks at the body parts that support your teeth: your gums, your bones, and some sciencey-sounding bits called the periodontal ligament and the cementum. In general, we like to use "perio" because it's much simpler.
PERIODONTISTS
are school-loving dentists who spend an additional 3 years studying after dental school. This qualifies them as experts in all things periodontal, plus provides them with the skills necessary for providing dental implants. Dr. Pino is, among other things, a periodontist.
NERDY ETYMOLOGY BOX
Periodontics comes from the Greek for "around the tooth." Makes sense, right?
CHECK OUT THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PERIODONTOLOGY'S WEBSITE FOR EVEN MORE INFO ABOUT THOSE MYTHICAL CREATURES, PERIODONTISTS.
HOW CAN I IMPROVE MY ORAL HYGIENE?
BRUSH YOUR TEETH.
So they say: twice a day keeps the dentist away.
RINSE WITH MOUTHWASH.
Fresh breath & a healthy mouth. Plaque-free is the way to be.
FLOSS. SERIOUSLY.
Do it at least once per day,
please. Or why not more.
UNDERSTAND YOUR RISKS.
Risk factors abound. Get to know them, especially those you can fix.
COME ON IN AND VISIT US.
Annual visits keep you nice and healthy. Plus, we love seeing you!
Risk Factors / Implant Anxiety
WHAT ARE MY MAJOR ORAL HEALTH RISK FACTORS?
AGE
70% of those 65 or older struggle with their periodontic health.
POOR NUTRITION/OBESITY
Undermines your immune system, a key in fighting periodontal disease.
STRESS
Saps your body's ability to fight all disease, including in your mouth.
SMOKING/TOBACCO
Pose one of the most significant & preventable risks for oral disease.
MEDICATION
Let us know what you're taking. We'll make sure there aren't issues.
GRINDING TEETH
Weakens the physical structures that help support your teeth.
HOW CAN PINO PERIO HELP ME WITH MY DENTAL ANXIETY?
Maybe it's the gleaming metal tools straight from a mad scientist's torture chest. Maybe it's the freaky whirring and buzzing that echoes throughout the office. Or maybe it's just because mouths are kind of private!
Whatever the case may be, we totally get that coming to the dentist can be an anxiety-inducing experience. We want to go out of our way to ensure you have as pleasant a visit as possible - and we really do think it's possible to have fun while you're here!
We're a friendly crew. We love to smile. And we're going to do whatever it takes to make you feel at home.
As in any relationship, communication is key. We're ready to chat with you about your concerns. Or even just to chat. Getting to know you will be our pleasure.
For those times when smiles and chats just aren't enough, there's always sedation. Take a look at our offerings.
WHAT THE HECK IS THE ORAL-SYSTEMIC LINK?
We have a tendency to draw a distinct line between "oral (dental) issues" and "bodily (medical) issues." This won't come as a surprise to most of you, but the mouth is actually part of your body. And it follows that dental issues can be considered within the broader spectrum of physical issues.
Many illnesses that seem unrelated can have detrimental effects on your oral well-being. For instance, "systemic" diseases that attack your inflammatory system are strongly associated with periodontal ill-health.
We welcome and encourage creating a community of care between your general dentist, your physician, and us. After all, we're all here for the same thing - making sure you're as healthy as possible!
PERIODONTAL DISEASE
HAS BEEN LINKED WITH:
RESPIRATORY DISEASE
OSTEOPOROSIS
HEART DISEASE
PREGNANCY ISSUES
DIABETES
A BIGGER BOX ABOUT DIABETES
Periodontal disease and diabetes are closely associated - so much so that some consider periodontal disease to be a complication of diabetes. Research suggests that this relationship is two-way, however, with both diabetic and periodontal symptoms affecting one another.
If you have diabetes, periodontal disease can increase the challenges of regulating your blood sugar. Make sure to chat with us if you have any concerns about possible complications.
TAKE A LOOK AT THIS INFOGRAPHIC FOR EVEN MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE ORAL-SYSTEMIC LINK.
Oral-Systemic Link
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