Can a patient refuse dental treatment?

While the patient can always refuse any treatment or procedure, regardless of the reason, the dentist is still obligated to proceed in a manner consistent with the standard of care. Dental X-rays are not always necessary to provide proper treatment.

What are three non-surgical periodontal treatments?

Non-Surgical Periodontal Therapy

• Scaling and Root Planing.
• Localized placement of medications under the gum line to combat “gum” disease.
• Systemic Antimicrobials.
• Laser Therapy.

Do I really need periodontal treatment?

If your visit to the dentist reveals significant pockets- those 4mm or greater, then you are at risk for (or in the stages of), periodontal disease. This makes you a candidate for the therapy (a deep teeth cleaning) and it is highly recommended if you want to stop and prevent the progression of the disease.

Can you refuse dental xray?

Just as in medical procedures, a patient can refuse a diagnostic test, dental treatment or even dental x-rays! But your dentist or dental hygienist cannot provide care for you based on an incomplete diagnosis without risking liability for failure to diagnose or treat existing conditions.

How do you document a patient refusal?

DOCUMENTING INFORMED REFUSAL

1. describe the intervention offered;
2. identify the reasons the intervention was offered;
3. identify the potential benefits and risks of the intervention;
4. note that the patient has been told of the risks — including possible jeopardy to life or health — in not accepting the intervention;

Can my teeth be saved if I have periodontal disease?

Advanced Periodontitis: Stage Three Your teeth may loosen or become misaligned as the gums have pulled away and bone loss has worsened. Professional treatment may save your teeth, but in some advanced cases, the teeth may need to be removed.

Do periodontal pockets heal?

Periodontal pockets can be treated and reversed with good oral hygiene or with dental treatment. But when left untreated, periodontal pockets can lead to tooth loss. Read on to learn about periodontal pockets and solutions for their treatment as well as prevention and risk factors you can control.

Can I deep clean my teeth myself?

Rawdin recommends occasionally brushing your teeth with baking soda for a deeper clean. “You just sprinkle it on your toothbrush with some water and scrub your teeth,” she says. “It does help to give you that squeaky-clean feeling.” Because baking soda is abrasive, you don’t want to do this more than once a week.