What's in an exam?

One of the services that I am most proud of is our examination. I know. There's glamour in treatment. Surgery has such an important connotation. Implants are great. Cosmetic surgery is such a big deal. Well, without the examination without the proper sequence of treatment, all the fancy surgery in the world may not help.

The fact is that good treatment begins with a good treatment plan. A good treatment plan is more likely to result in lasting treatment. It results in completed treatment. It results in fewer "redos." It gives you the confidence that the work is going to be completed and completed well.

I cannot tell you the world of difference there is between a well thought out treatment plan, and one that is not well thought out. Remember the project that you were a part of? Do you remember the project that was well done? Do you remember the project that was not? What was the difference between the two? I'll bet that the well done project was well thought out before it was even started.

Now we've taken the exam and treatment plan and moved it one step further. Donate $50 or more to one of our selected charities and you get the exam and x-rays at no charge. The exam and x-rays is ordinarily $200. Whether you need our services or not, this offer applies to you. You will leave knowing what dental work you should have done. And you'll have a written plan that you can take to any dentist along with the x-rays. So far, we've collected over $50,000 for charity in this way. So benefit yourself while you benefit these charities. Please give us a call at 259-9980 and make an appontment for a full examination. Get the treatment plan that you need before you start treatment.

Lee Sheldon, DMD
Periodontics-Dental Implants
321-259-9980

What is periodontal disease?

Gum disease, or more correctly called "periodontal disease", is a bacterial infection in the gums and supporting structures of the teeth. It can be divided into several categories. The first stage is called "gingivitis" and is characterized by gum tissue that is red, puffy, and bleeds easily when touched with a toothbrush, floss or dental instrument.

The second, third, and fourth stages are initial, moderate, and advanced "periodontal disease", respectively. These stages are different from gingivitis because the infection has destroyed the bone supporting the teeth, causing eventual tooth loss. The treatment is more involved at these stages, usually consisting of a special cleaning with anesthesia and sometimes gum surgery. Periodontal disease can go on for years without pain and without detection unless specific examination procedures are performed. Visual oral examination by itself (even by a dentist) will not reliably detect periodontal disease until it has reached an advanced stage.

Early detection and adequate diagnosis require measurement of pockets (the crevice between the tooth and gum) with a periodontal probe. The earlier you catch the disease, the better the prognosis with treatment. However, advances in periodontal treatment are such that we can sometimes help you regrow lost bone support. Dental implants are very predictable as well, and should always be considered as an option in advanced cases. If you have concerns about periodontal disease, please contact our office and we will help you make the best decision, so that your treatment is as predictable and long-lasting as possible.

Dr. Lee Sheldon

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Dr. Lee Sheldon, originally from Springfield, Massachusetts, graduated from Clark University, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, and University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine. His training includes residencies at Fort Sill, Oklahoma and the University of Connecticut. Dr. Sheldon has also attended many dental implant programs including an extended program at the Medical College of Georgia.



Active in his community, Dr. Sheldon has served as Chairman of the dental department at Holmes Regional Medical Center, President of his synagogue, Director of the Brevard Study Club, and Southeast Regional Director of the Seattle Study Club. He also is on the courtesy faculty at the University of Florida where he teaches in the graduate department of Periodontics.



A sought after lecturer, Dr. Sheldon often speaks to local groups both in and out of dentistry, and has spoken nationally on dental implants, practice management and communication. His health and medical program, Check Up, was broadcast for over eight years. He is now co-host of a radio program, Alternative Mainstream, on tropicwaveradio.net, where he documents the data on the ills of psychotropic drugs as well as the successes of natural healing.



Dr. Sheldon's primary dental interest is in dental reconstruction, and has initiated many programs, including the first computer-generated dental implant reconstruction to be placed in Central Florida. He is also the first periodontist in Central Florida to have introduced the periodontal endoscope to assist in non-surgical treatment of periodontal disease.



Dr. Sheldon and his wife, Eleanor, have three children.



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