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Treat Periodontal Disease Today for a Healthier You in the Future

February 21, 2014

Shutterstock Perio HealthWhile it’s common knowledge that gum disease can lead to a variety of serious oral health problems – including pain, inflammation, bleeding and even tooth loss – most people aren’t aware of this common condition’s underlying implications. At Cowlitz River Dental in Castle Rock, WA, Dr. L. Blaine Kennington treats gum disease with numerous treatment modalities of periodontal therapy  that fight infection and restore oral health.

The Importance of Periodontal Therapy

When a person has gum disease, bacteria that have accumulated beneath gingival tissue can leach into the blood stream and affect other tissues throughout the body. As medical science continues to explore this systemic, mouth-body connection, more serious conditions are found to have links to untreated or poorly managed periodontal disease. Some of the health problems frequently associated with gum disease may include:

  • Coronary artery disease
  • Increased risk of stroke and heart attack
  • Blood and/or pancreatic cancer
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Preterm, low birth weight babies in women with untreated gum disease
  • Higher occurrence of dementia in patients of advanced age
  • Pulmonary hypertension
  • High blood pressure

Thankfully, periodontal therapy at Cowlitz River Dental can help reduce your risk of developing these and other potentially life-threatening conditions. Early detection and timely treatment are the keys to dental health and continued physical well-being.

Reclaim Your Oral Health

If you or someone in your family has noticed any of the common signs of gum disease, contact us today to schedule your appointment. We look forward to showing you how our periodontal therapy can help you achieve improved oral health and overall health as well. From our office located conveniently in Castle Rock, WA, Dr. Kennington also serves patients from throughout Kelso, Longview, Lewis County, and beyond.

Finally Relax at the Dentist’s Office with IV Sedation at Cowlitz River Dental

February 5, 2014

Shutterstock Sleep SedationIf you’ve ever felt apprehensive about visiting the dentist, even for a simple procedure, you’re certainly not alone. Many adults harbor a fear of going to the dentist because they’re overdue for important work, while others suffer from anxiety that’s rooted in an unpleasant experience as a child. At Cowlitz River Dental in Castle Rock, WA, Dr. L. Blaine Kennington and his team utilize IV sedation to calm and soothe anxious, fearful patients for an optimal dental experience.

How Can IV Sedation Help Me?

When you feel nervous or uncomfortable at the dentist’s office, the muscles throughout your body become tense. Your mind may jump to unfounded conclusions of fear based on past dental work or on horror stories from your friends. Unnecessary tension can make your procedure even more difficult, but IV sedation takes all of this apprehension away. Within minutes of administration, the medicine will lull you into a natural state of peace and comfort. You won’t feel a thing during your treatment, and many patients find that they don’t remember anything about their procedure after the sedative wears off.

Dr. Kennington and his team will monitor you periodically throughout the entire procedure, so you can rest assured that you are in careful, capable hands while you are sedated. Our comprehensive array of dental services – including everything from periodontal therapy, dental implants and oral surgery to endontics, cosmetic dentistry and more – allows us to provide you with all of the treatment you need under one convenient roof.

Safe, Proven and Effective

If you’ve been putting off vital dental work because you associate the dentist’s office with fear or anxiety, Dr. Kennington and the team at Cowlitz River Dental want to help. We’ll show you how remarkably comfortable and easy your procedure can seem under the soothing effects of IV sedation. Contact our office in Castle Rock, WA today and find out what a dramatic difference sedation dentistry can make for you. We also warmly welcome patients from surrounding communities in Kelso, Longview, Lewis County, and more.

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