| Infections in joint replacements can be instigated by severe gum disease |
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TRUST DENTAL CARE TIJUANA strongly
recommends a thorough dental examination for presence
of tooth and gum infection is recommended prior
to joint replacement.
Periodontal disease is a commonly occurring oral infection of the adult population (80% of adults are affected) destroying the bony support of the teeth. This infection slowly progresses over the lifetime of the patient and is often manifested in the advanced stage in the senior population.
Because of the lack of any discomfort to the patient
until total loss of bony support to the teeth, many
adults are unaware that they have this infection
until they visit TRUST DENTAL CARE TIJUANA
. However, the bacteria from this bone destroying
disease, especially in the more advanced cases,
has been attributed to possible infection of joint
replacements.
Candidates for joint replacements who have not been seen by TRUST DENTAL CARE TIJUANA in over a year should consider a thorough dental evaluation of their teeth and gums before surgery.
Depending on the severity of the infection, treatment of gum infections and tooth abscesses may take from two weeks to two months before the patient reaches adequate health before surgery.
If you have any questions about infection in joint
replacements, please call our office at
619-446-6345 or 213-291-3518 or 664-685-7020( From
Tijuana/ Mexico)..
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| Patient concerns about AIDS |
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A recent survey of dental patients in the San Diego
area and nation wide showed that patient protection
was #1 on their list of concerns about dental care.
Some patients have even quit going to the dentist
because of their fears.
Fortunately, trips to TRUST DENTAL CARE
TIJUANA 's office have never been safer.
The case in Florida where the patient was apparently
infected with the AIDS virus by her dentist is the
only such case out of tens of millions of dental
treatments performed since the introduction of the
virus. The Center for Disease Control still does
not know the method of infection.
However, even one case is too many. At TRUST
DENTAL CARE TIJUANA, we have responded
by adopting "universal (or standard) precautions".
These involve sterilizing all instruments in dry-heat
ovens or steam autoclaves to kill any bacteria.
Disposable items are used whenever possible.
The chance of contracting an infection in the dental chair is extremely remote, but the chance of losing one's teeth because of lack of proper dental care is extremely likely.
If you have any concerns, please call us at
619-446-6345 or 213-291-3518 or 664-685-7020( From
Tijuana/ Mexico).
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