SL_PROFILE_Think Periodontics_0124_Layout 1 1 / 31 / 24 11 : 38 AM Page 1 The Apex of Periodontal Care B Y B I L L D O N A H U E | P H O T O S B Y J E F F A N D E R S O N Let’s start with periodontal disease , THROUGH SPECIALIZED EXPERTISE , which affects almost half of all U.S . adultsover the age of 30 . Why is it so ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY , AND important to seek expert treatment MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGICAL for periodontal disease ? Because most people want to keep their teeth . People will experience TECHNIQUES , Dr.MiriamTing of bone loss as periodontal disease progresses , and as a result , their tooth — or even multiple teeth — can become loose and fall out . If that ThinkOral Implants and Periodontics weren’tenough , periodontal disease is tied directly to systemic health . It has been linked to stroke , cardiovascular disease , diabetes , and EXCELS AT RESTORING PATIENTS ’ SMILES . some cancers . As the bacteria enters the bloodstream , it becomes more pathogenic . We’re also seeing the inhalation of the bacteria being linked to respiratory conditions such as pneumonia . The good iriam Ting , D.M.D . , M.S . , cannot imagine having a more news is that we can completely remove the aggressive periodontal fulfilling career . As one of the area’s leading periodontists pathogenswith advanced forms of treatment . and implantologists , she devotes her days to improving Mpatients ’ health and quality of life in a challenging Whattreatment options do patients have to address peri - fieldthat blends art and science . odontal disease ? Dr . Ting is the founder of Think Oral Implants and Periodontics , Periodontal disease has traditionally been addressed through invasive which has offices in Paoli , Swarthmore , and Philadelphia’s Fox surgery , and in some practices that is the only option . My goal is to Chase neighborhood . She specializes in the prevention , diagnosis , removethe periodontal pathogens from the body with a combination and treatment of periodontal disease , a significant health issue with of laser therapy and antimicrobial therapy . Laser therapy kills the potentially lethal implications . In addition , she performs soft - tissue bacteria , removes the diseased lining of the periodontal pocket , and grafting , dental implants , and other highly specialized procedures . stimulates bone regeneration . It also preserves as much tissue as We spoke with Dr . Ting about the serious nature of the conditions possible , which is a significant difference compared with the scalpels she treats , how minimally invasive surgery and technology have and sutures needed for a surgical approach . reshaped the patient experience , and the many ways in which her The laser my practice uses to treat periodontal disease is FDA practice can restore a smile’s aesthetics , function , and overall health . cleared for periodontal regeneration . Some people might be familiar SUBURBANLIFEMAGAZINE.COM VOLUME 15 ISSUE 5 52 |