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white blood cells cocci | Our microscopic slide shows an acceptable level of bacteria. Naturally, it is not possible to sterilize your mouth. The desirable condition is to have no pathologic bacteria, as is the case. |
 white blood cells cocci rods red blood cells | Our microscope slide shows some level of bacterial activity, including rods, which are associated with bleeding and puffy gums. More white blood cells are present to fight off the invading bacteria. You have a periodontal condition which is a low-grade infection between your gums and teeth, caused by the bacterial plaque that accumulates. There was redness, swelling, and easily-provoked bleeding while probing. A superficial condition is known as gingivitis, and it is the easiest stage of the disease to get under control. |
  white blood cells cocci  rods   red blood cells spirochetes | Our microscope slide shows a high level of bacterial activity. The bacteria, especially the rods and spirochetes, are those responsible for bleeding as well as periodontal pockets. There are also large numbers of white blood cells present. Their job is to fight off the invading bacteria, and they are not fully succeeding. Red blood cells can be seen as well. |
white blood cells cocci rods red blood cells spirochetes Amoebae Trichomonad | When the infection is present long enough that
is has spread to the bone beneath the gums, we call it periodontitis. The deeper pockets
are spaces where bacteria can multiply and cause tissue damage. At this point, x-rays
often show that there has been noticeable erosion or loss of bone surrounding some teeth.
Your body link="blue"’s resistance has apparently not been adequate to keep this in check.
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treatment the long-term outlook is fair to good, provided some different hygiene measures
become routine, and attention is paid to diet, stress factors, and general physical
conditioning. Sometimes, even these are not enough. In addition to a high level of bacterial activity visible in small numbers were some protozoa. These are one celled organisms, much larger than bacteria, which are usually indicators of a more acute infection. There were also large numbers of white blood cells present. They are not succeeding in fighting off the bacteria and protozoa. |
 
| Our microscopic slide shows yeast present. These are not pathologic, but often indicate an imbalance in your oral health. Yeasts can be present in the absence or presence of periodontal disease, even in the absence of teeth. |
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| Andrew M.
Sklar, DDS, PC http://www.drsklar.com Family and General Dentistry 4901 Seminary Road, Suite 120 Alexandria, VA 22311 Tel: 703-931-3141 Fax:703-845-1512 email: office@drsklar.com |
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