Oral Medicine
The mouth truly is a window to the body's health. Soft tissue
diseases affect many people that can range from a small site
of irritation to a severe limiting disease that may be the first
sign of an illness affecting the entire body. Periodontal research
has made significant impacts on the medical community by demonstrating
connections between findings in the mouth and underlying systemic
diseases such as heart, lung, and kidney problems. Other soft
tissue diseases affect an individual's mouth due to problems
arising from their immune system. Treatment can entail simply
applying a medication to an area of irritation to advanced treatment
coordinated with numerous physicians.
Periodontists are experts in recognizing these subtle differences
in immune problems and providing effective treatment when
it affects your mouth. General dentists and the public frequently
seek a periodontist for addressing many diseases such as Lupus,
congenital problems, and complications from cancer therapy
that are not traditionally considered dental problems.
The following are examples of the range of disorders treated
by periodontists:
10 year old patient with
an allergic reaction. |
37 year old patient with
a hormone induced tumor. |
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24 year old patient with
autoimmune disorder. |
54 year old patient with a
precancerous lesion. |
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