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Family Dental Group
Kenneth Epstein DDS FAGD & Associates
(203) DEN-TIST or (203) 336-8478
320 Kings Highway East = Fairfield CT = 06825 = (203) 337-6262
59 Turnpike Square = 1400 Boston Post Road = Milford CT = 06460 = (203) 876-6161
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Severe gum disease can instigate joint replacement infections

Dr. Epstein strongly recommends a thorough dental examination for the presence of tooth and gum infection is recommended prior to joint replacement.

Periodontal disease is a commonly occurring oral infection that destroys the bony support of the teeth and affects 75 - 80% of the adult population. 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 frequent lack of any discomfort to the patient until severe loss of bony support to the teeth, many adults are unaware that they have this infection until they visit Family Dental Group.  However, the bacteria from this bone destroying disease, especially in the more advanced cases, can lead to infection of joint replacements.

Candidates for joint replacements who have not been seen by Dr. Epstein 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 (203) DEN-TIST.

 

 

 


Joint Replacements - Gum Disease
In Fairfield Connecticut and the surrounding
Milford - Westport - Bridgeport - New Haven CT areas.

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