The BANA-Zyme Test System is a chairside test that provides rapid, in office results to the patient. We utilize the test when the patient presents with periodontal disease or symptoms of periodontal disease.

The mouth and teeth are connected to the rest of the body. Having high blood pressure is extremely dangerous. Elevated blood pressure should not be normalized or down played because it can be life threatening.

Though we teach patients how to keep their mouths healthy and how to remove the bacteria found on their slide, there are times that the bacteria persists and continues to infect the patient’s mouth and their overall health. For this reason, we will continue to monitor oral bacteria at each appointment even after patients commit to prioritizing their oral health.

Many of these signs and symptoms can also be caused by things other than cancer, or even by other cancers. It’s still very important to see a doctor or dentist if any of these conditions lasts more than 2 weeks so that the cause can be found and treated, if needed.

Neglected oral hygiene and the hormonal changes during pregnancy increase risk to oral disease.