Periodontal Therapy

Aging is quite commonly accompanied by periodontal disease, as the ability to resist infection diminishes. In fact, it is estimated that at least 90% of the elderly population is plagued by periodontal (gum) disease. In fact, periodontal disease is the leading cause of tooth loss in elderly patients, and unfortunately, the problems don’t end there. Gum disease has also been shown to impact other chronic conditions, such as coronary heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. Plus, elderly patients with periodontal disease are at increased risk of developing pneumonia.

LifeCycle Dental aims to protect patients from the potentially devastating effects of gum disease left untreated. With every patient visit, we will monitor closely for signs and symptoms (which often do not present until the very late stages of the illness) of periodontal disease.

We provide our services to any long term care facility within a 40 mile radius of our Fort Worth headquarters. Call our office today to learn more about how you can implement our comprehensive dental program into your long term care offering.