Failing Oral Health And Now Failing Dental Implants
"Dental implant infections are more common than most people realize - and often preventable. Find out what causes them, how to spot the symptoms, and what you can do to protect your health and investment. Early and accurate detection of oral dysbiosis is a cornerstone for the preventive model of the future."
For Patients
Dental decay, gum disease, and now infected dental implants. We need to put the pause button on this runaway train and go back to the very basics. Why am I losing my teeth? Is there anything I can do about it? And most importantly, are dental implants the long-term solution they are being held out to be?
Dental implants are a powerful solution for missing teeth, but when infection strikes, it can lead to serious complications, pain, and even implant failure. Our goal is to provide clear, expert-driven information about the symptoms, causes, prevention, and treatment of implant-related infections. Whether you are a patient or a provider, our goal is to help you take proactive steps to maintain implant health and prevent costly complications. The explosive growth around the technology and economic opportunities in tooth replacement has not been followed by the most advanced education, preventive care, maintenance, and longevity strategies. Thomas Larkin DDS
Dental Decay, Prevention Beyond Flouride
The World Health Organization states that dental caries (tooth decay) remains the most prevalent chronic disease in both children and adults, even though it is largely preventable. What strikes me the most from their numerous press releases is the use of the word disease.....
Why Is Gum Disease So Rampant
The incidence of gum disease in adults has remained extremely high for decades. And gum disease leads to tooth loss and very expensive replacement. What incentives are in place by both insurance companies and providers tp aggressively diagnose and intervene at the most early stages of infection?....
Any Oral Infection Has Systemic Implications
In June of 2024, the American Dental Association formally recognized that dentists need additional training in the connection between oral health and overall health. The recommendation is for dentist to become trained and proficient in early diagnosis and treatment of gum disease.,
For Dentists
Founded in 2016 by Dr. Tom Larkin, Proactive Oral Wellness is a movement to bring the best methods and technologies to preventive dental care. With an annual conference entitled Oral Systemic Mastery, It has grown to a robust following of innovators who are leading the profession with practical real-world solutions to what the proactive, wellness-based model looks like.
Laser
Therapy
Laser therpay has been around for decades but as with many things the routine adaptation has been slow. Diodel laser disinfection and then the more advanced all tissue laser for deeper debridemnts are rapiodly replcaing more aggrssive surgical approached. Lasrs are efficent, and they work.
