Risk Factors of Periodontal Disease?

 

Clenching or Grinding Your Teeth

These habits can put excessive force on the supporting tissues of the teeth and could speed up the rate at which these tissues are destroyed.

Diabetes

Periodontal disease can be more severe in uncontrolled diabetics. In addition, untreated periodontal disease can make it harder for uncontrolled diabetics to keep their diabetes under control.

Poor Nutrition

A diet low in important nutrients also can make it harder for the body to fight off infection.

Systemic Diseases

Diseases that interfere with the body’s immune system may worsen the condition of the gums.

What Else Can Contribute to Periodontal Disease?

Although plaque is the primary cause of periodontal diseases, other factors can affect Tobaccothe health of your gums, including:

Smoking / Tobacco Use

Tobacco users are more likely to get periodontal diseases and suffer from the more severe forms. Also, healing following therapy may take more time.

Pregnancy and Puberty

Some hormonal changes can cause the gums to become red and tender and bleed easily. Any pre-existing periodontal diseases can become more severe.

Stress

Stress can make it more difficult for the body to fight off infection, including periodontal diseases.

Medications

Some drugs, such as oral contraceptives, antidepressants and certain heart medicines, can affect oral health. You should always inform Farber Center For Periodontics & Dental Implants of the medicines you are taking and any changes in your health history.

 

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Patient Testimonials

  • Positive visit

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  • GREAT SERVICE

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  • Periodontics

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    - fred r.

  • you have my vote

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    - susan b.

  • great customer service

    My experience with Dr. Chris was excellent. He provided useful and accurate information regarding my tooth care. The office staff is extremely friendly and make you feel at home.
    - rita w.

  • implant

    Very courteous and caring staff. Put me at ease and confident in the work being done.
    - shawn w.

  • Great Periodontal Office

    All dental proffessionals are really wonderful. I am very thankful to my Dr. Chris Chondrogiannis for his excellent treatment and wish him great success in future.
    - natalia z.

  • Very pleased

    an excellent visit. Very pleased with the Farber Center in Medford.
    - victor a.

  • treatment plan presentation

    professionally done, comprehensive, not rushed, took personal interest in concernns expressed.
    - william k.

  • Great Periodontal Office

    I have only had pleasurable experiences with this office. Both the staff and dental professionals are a absolutely wonderful. Very grateful to have Dr. McCrudden as my periodontist. I cannot say enough great things about her and wish more doctors were as professional and kind as she is.
    - james e.

  • A wonderful periodontal office

    I have only had pleasurable experiences with this office. Both the office staff and dental professionals are absolutely wonderful. I'm very grateful to have Dr. McCrudden as my periodontist. I cannot say enough great things about her and wish that every doctor was as dedicated to their profession and such a wonderful person as Dr. McCrudden is.
    - james e.

  • Perfect fit

    I put off having dental implants for many years. To my surprise the process was done in a minimum amount of visits The results were perfect. My replacements feel the same as my original teeth. Thank you
    - carl c.

  • Service

    Service is very efficient, current and up to date with practices and technologies
    - barbara a.

  • 5-star treatment

    as always, your staff is caring, professional and just plain wonderful! Great job! ~Diane Greer
    - diane g.

  • Surgical Experience

    I have been Dr. Farber's patient for very, very long time. Each time I visit, I am extremely pleased with the professional demeanor, friendly atmosphere and the sense of personal service that he and his entire staff provides. If going to a dentist, can be classified as a pleasant experience , this is as close as it gets.
    - william k.

  • Thank you

    I am a patient of this office for many years. People are friendly and helpful. The most important that they are all real professionals. I feel myself in friend's hand. Denis is very helpful. Valery is an amazing hygienist. My doctor Chris impresses me with his professional talent and kindness. All treatments were good and fast. I would recommend this team to my friends.
    - natalia z.

  • implant experience

    I was very happy overall. Pain mere could have been better managed but were sufficient and I only experienced discomfort.
    - nicholas c.

  • My visit to Dr Farber yesterday

    As always, an extremely skilled doctor and staff all the latest, state of the art equipment.
    - paul s.

  • Tv loop not realy relaxing music would be nice

    My last visit could have been more relaxing with music. The loop playing was not enjoyable at all.
    - louis w.

  • ANS. Survey

    Excellent & very helpful service!!
    - ralph s.

  • The Best!

    I am always so impressed with both the quality of care and the friendliness and professionalism of the staff in the Medford Office. I can't imagine any office that is better. If you can look forward to dental services (and sometimes that is a stretch), going to this office is about as easy as it gets.
    - colleen h.

  • Very Pleased

    I have been very pleased with my recent visits to the Farder Center for periodontics & dental implants. Helga has done an outstanding job. Dr. Alan Farber and his entire team are excellent.
    - victor a.

  • My visit to Dr. Farber's office

    For me, it ia a joy to take care of my teeth and to keep them. That is why I go to Dr. Farber for they are careful and as pain free as they can be.
    - edith j.

  • My visit to Dr. Farber's office

    For me, it ia a joy to take care of my teeth and to keep them. That is why I go to Dr. Farber for they are careful and as pain free as they can be.
    - edith j.

  • Thank you

    I was very happy that there was no pain when I had a scaling done. Minimun to no discomfort at all.
    - teresa b.

  • absolutely wonderful

    i highly recommend dr farber s office.. he is the best and so are the girls.. i luv carolyn...there is none better...great staff, great staff, no wait x..great service.. immaculate office with coffee and water..: )i also must say i had 1 implant, and that was a great success...there are no negatives..
    - paula, f

  • In good hands

    I've been a patient of Dr. Farber since 2007 when I had 4 dental implants placed in my mouth. Considering the extractions and then the procedures for the implants, it couldn't have gone smoother. I'm very pleased with his professionalism and expertise, and feel very calm and confident when undergoing any procedure. The staff is wonderful - friendly and very caring. The office is spotless.
    - maria, z

  • Very good but

    Great doctors great place would highly recomend
    - phillip, c

  • excellent

    I always have a wondeful experience. Dr Farber and Staff make me feel very relaxed. Helga is just a great Hygenist and very kind and caring. Thank you all.
    - linda, m

  • Quarterly visit to Dr. Farber

    I love the coffee at the end of my visit. This is a reward for showing up. It also comes in handy on a chilly day. The variety of lotions in the ladies room put me in mind of a spa, even the "no touch" soap and garbage can is appealing. The flow of technology is always impressive, when they function correctly. It does make one wonder if we will one day be treated by robotic arms. But for the now, the quality of care is superb and many of us travel out of our way to see Carol. What we all could live without is the reminder in the waiting room of what we may be in for in the future. Dental instructional videos don't take your mind off anything.They stress you out! Then when you get in the chair, they take your blood pressure and it never reads right. Last time it was much higher; this time it was so low, it freaked me out. Also watching paintings float along the screen is not really calming when someone has pointy tools in your mouth. But this visit, I got a gold star for superb home care and a great cup of coffee. Thanks, guys.
    - barbara, s

  • Farber Center for periodontics & inplants

    Dr Farber is the best
    - livia, l

  • Implant Consult

    Dr. Farber and his team are excellent. Dr. Farber put my mind at ease even though my case has been considered by other periodontists to be hopeless. With their extensive knowledge and training I feel like I have finally found the perfect team to restore the teeth I was born without. I can not thank them enough for offering me hope.
    - heather, v

  • My latest visit

    Helga is always so caring and highly efficient. No one cleans better than she!!! She's also friendly and easy to talk to.
    - george, m

  • Experience.

    Everyone at Farber in Hauppauge is warm, friendly and professional. Your service is great and much appreciated.
    - marie, j

  • Patient

    I cant wait to go back.
    - roy, a

  • Excellence

    Dr. McCrudden is a caring and professional Dentist. She spent two hours working on my mouth and it was a delight to experience her expertise as her patient. I have and would recommend Dr. McCrudden to my family and friends.
    - theodore, o

  • Todays visit

    As always everything was perfect.
    - dana, m

  • Cleaning Day

    No wait, most pleasant staff anywhere, the best cleaning you can get! And Dr. Farber is pretty nice too :)
    - anthony, c

  • Very Professional

    My 1st visit and consultation was great. Everyone gave me a warm welcome and the atmosphere is very pleasant! The office is very up to date in current technology. Dr. Farber explained procedures to me and made me feel very comfortable with his knowledge. I am looking forward to having my treatment done here.
    - arlene, s

  • Very Professional Service

    Every one in the office is quite friendly but more important they are very professional. They pay attention to detail and confer with one another to make sure that all the work is done to the highest standards. Some times it seems like the cost is high but when the job is done you know it was well worth the price. You won't have to go back in a few months and have it done again.
    - john, h

  • Mr. Arnold Coby

    The service was excellent; need NO Changes!!
    - arnold, c

  • Dental Experience

    Everyone is so professional and friendly.
    - marie, j

  • Cleaning

    Thank you for the very thorough cleaning and evaluation.
    - gary, w

  • Anne Mateer

    I felt that a very professional job was done. I was reminded to take care of those difficult spots in the mouth that need cleaning. I think it is important to have someone remind you of how to keep your mouth in perfect condition. In addition, Dr. Farber chatted and made sure everything was a O.K. This was an excellent experience.
    - anne, m

  • Professional Service!!

    I must say I was not expecting the Professional Service I received at Dr. A. Farber facility; base on my pass experiences with dental offices. The personal there were very friendly and very professional at all times. I would highly recommend the Farber dental facility.
    - arnold, c

  • Thank-you for checking.

    Wanted to commend Carol for her persistence with getting me to the doctor to check my blood pressure. What I thought was a meaningless check at the beginning of each visit turned out to be life altering. I am now being treated for level 1 hypertension with medication, diet and exercise and my pressure is under control. Thank-you Carol and the entire team at Farber Center.
    - anthony, r

  • CT Scan for implants.

    Scan went fine. Wanted to commend Carol for her persistence with getting me to the doctor to check my blood pressure. What I thought was a meaningless check at the beginning of each visit turned out to be life altering. I am now being treated for level 1 hypertension with medication, diet and exercise and my pressure is under control. Thank-you Carol and the entire team at Farber Center.
    - anthony, r

  • Thank you Dr. Farber for restoring my smile :)

    After weeks of putting off the inevitable, I made an appointment for a consult for an implant. Yesterday, Dr. Farber extracted a tooth and placed an implant. For weeks, I was very self conscious about my smile and in just a couple of hours, Dr. Farber restored it. Its really amazing!! I didn't even experience any post-op pain or swelling. He and his staff were so wonderful and gentle! If you're thinking about implants......don't look any further. This is the place to go!! Thank you Dr. Farber!!
    - elisa, z

  • My 4 month appointment

    As always, Carol is terrific and extremely thorough. I feel refreshed when I leave. Bea Hoffer
    - bea, h

  • Visit=Fine Location-Awful

    As expected, Carol did her usual fine job of cleaning my teeth and gums.
    - carole, s