New London, CT Periodontists, Drs. Gregory Toback and Marianne Urbanski, Host Course on Malocclusion and Systemic Health
Leading periodontists in New London, CT, Drs. Gregory Toback and Marianne Urbanski of Shoreline Periodontics, host their latest Synergy Study Club, "Could it be an Airway Problem? The Story of Three Patients," featuring Dr. Jeffery Rouse. The course encouraged attendees to look at a patient's whole-body health when considering options for sleep apnea, malocclusion and other systemic issues.
NEW LONDON, Conn., Dec. 4, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Respected periodontists in New London, CT, Drs. Gregory Toback and Marianne Urbanski of Shoreline Periodontics, recently hosted the latest Synergy Study Club entitled, "Could it be an Airway Problem? The Story of Three Patients." This event was one of six courses that the Synergy Study Club provided this year in Mystic, CT. Featuring guest speaker, Dr. Jeffery Rouse, the goal of the course was to help attendees shift their mindset in order to look at systemic conditions and consider the patient's whole-body health.
Dr. Rouse encouraged attendees to adjust their mindsets during patient diagnosis and consider all options, including airway restriction, regarding concerns such as sleep apnea, malocclusion and systemic issues. "Sleep dentistry is the study of an oral appliance and its impact on the airway," says Dr. Rouse. "Sleep dentistry and sleep appliances are important things for every dentist to learn about. It's going to become part of our reality."
This whole-body approach mirrors the way the periodontists at Shoreline Periodontics interact with patients when making diagnoses. For example, with every dental implant case performed by Drs. Toback and Urbanski, the periodontists consider occlusion. Additionally, they have found that malocclusion plays a role with those suffering with extensive periodontal disease.
Malocclusion has been found to increase gum disease, as those with a misaligned bite often experience difficulty cleaning their teeth. When teeth are misaligned, crooked or gapped, it becomes more of a challenge to keep them clean, as flossing and brushing often do not reach certain areas of the mouth in these cases. Bacteria that is not cleansed from the mouth can eventually cause gum disease, an infection of the hard and soft tissues of the mouth. As periodontists, Drs. Toback and Urbanski are trained to diagnose, treat and prevent gum disease with leading treatments at their disposal. Correcting malocclusion is one of the many steps that the doctors take to help patients prevent developing gum disease.
Shoreline Periodontics offers leading periodontal care for patients, with practices located in both New London, CT and Westerly, RI. The practice offers modern periodontics, including treatment for gum disease and gum recession, as well as leading dental implant placement. Backed by advanced technology and sedation dentistry, patients are able to get accurate and predictable care from these leading periodontists.
Those in New London, CT or Westerly, RI interested in learning more about the periodontists at Shoreline Periodontics or how to receive expert care for malocclusion are encouraged to contact either of the offices. Patients can make appointments by calling 860-443-2428 for the New London, CT office or 401-596-0000 for the Westerly, RI location. Appointments can also be made online at http://www.shorelineperio.com.
About the Periodontists
Shoreline Periodontics is a periodontal practice offering personalized dental care for patients since 1998 and is located in New London, CT and Westerly, RI. Leading board-certified periodontist, Dr. Gregory A. Toback, received his B.A. from St. John's University and his Doctorate of Dental Medicine from the University of Connecticut. He also received advanced training in periodontics and dental implants at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. Dr. Marianne Urbanski has been voted one of Connecticut's top dentists for more than seven years by Connecticut Magazine. Dr. Urbanski graduated cum laude from the College of Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts where she earned a Bachelors' degree in Biology. She also received her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree and her Masters' of Dental Science degree from the University of Connecticut Dental School. Dr. Urbanski and Dr. Toback pride themselves on offering caring, professional treatment to each patient. Dr. Toback and Dr. Urbanski focus on minimally invasive surgeries including LANAP® laser gum surgery and are certified to offer the Chao Pinhole Surgical Technique™ for treatment of gum recession. To learn more about Shoreline Periodontics and their dental services visit their website at http://www.shorelineperio.com or call 860-443-2428 for the New London, CT location, or 401-596-0000 for the Westerly, RI office.
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