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Courtyard Dental Care
2231 Douglas Boulevard Suite 110 = Roseville CA = 95661 = (916) 784-6300
3113 Professional Drive Suite 1 = Auburn CA = 95603 = (530) 823-2568
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Severe gum disease can instigate joint replacement infections
 

Drs. Holm & Dr. Inouye strongly recommend a thorough dental examination for presence of tooth and gum infection 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 Courtyard Dental Care.  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 Drs. Holm or Dr. Inouye 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 (916) 784-6300 in Roseville or (530) 823-2568 in Auburn.

 

 

 


Joint Replacements - Gum Disease
In Roseville California and the surrounding
Granite Bay - Rocklin - Lincoln - Auburn CA areas.

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