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Dale A Kunkel DDS
2040 La Questa Drive = Neosho MO = 64850 = (417) 451-1566
412 South Highway 71 Suite G = Pineville MO = 64856 = (417) 223-2820
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Severe gum disease can instigate joint replacement infections
 

Dr. Kunkel strongly recommends a thorough dental examination for presence of tooth and gum infection is recommended prior to joint replacement.

Periodontal disease is a commonly occurring oral infection of the adult population (80% of adults are affected) destroying the bony support of the teeth.  This infection slowly progresses over the lifetime of the patient and is often manifested in the advanced stage in the senior population.

Because of the lack of any discomfort to the patient until total loss of bony support to the teeth, many adults are unaware that they have this infection until they visit Dale A Kunkel DDS.  However, the bacteria from this bone destroying disease, especially in the more advanced cases, has been attributed to possible infection of joint replacements.

Candidates for joint replacements who have not been seen by Dr. Kunkel in over a year should consider a thorough dental evaluation of their teeth and gums before surgery.

Depending on the severity of the infection, treatment of gum infections and tooth abscesses may take from two weeks to two months before the patient reaches adequate health before surgery.

If you have any questions about infection in joint replacements, please call our office at (417) 451-1566.

 

 

 


Joint Replacements - Gum Disease
In Neosho Missouri and the surrounding
Southwest Missouri - Newton County - Joplin - Seneca MO areas.

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This provider is not a specialist in sedation dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, implant dentistry, TMJ dentistry, or tooth whitening dentistry.

Sedation dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, implant dentistry, TMJ dentistry, and tooth whitening dentistry are non-specialty interest areas that requires no specific educational training to advertise this service.

Conscious sedation is taught as part of post-graduate residency programs approved by the American Dental Association. Dr. Kunkel has completed an American Dental Association approved residency program in which conscious sedation is taught.