OUR PREVENTION APPROACH

SIMPLE PREVENTION CARE CAN SAVE YOUR HEALTH

Our goal is to be proactive vs reactive to provide you with the best minimal care.

Examinations are provided twice yearly with necessary x-rays and if you have periodontal disease, you will additionally see our periodontist once a year.

WHAT IS IT THAT WE CAN SEE CHANGE FROM ONE VISIT TO THE NEXT?

• TOOTH DECAY
• PERIODONTAL DISEASE
• ORAL CANCER
• ORAL SIGNS OF TOTAL HEALTH ISSUES SUCH AS: SLELEP APNEA, LEUKEMIA, DIABETES, ATHEROSCLEROSIS (a precursor to strokes), and more.

Many things can change from one visit to the next, and we will be looking beyond teeth and gums. The mouth is the window of your total health, and in our evaluation, we are highly in tune with your health, so we ask that you share any changes in your medical history. Ideally, we eliminate the need for treatment or have early detection. For instance, many medications change saliva flow, which will greatly increase tooth decay.

Our comprehensive examination will begin with evaluation of your Airway, Oral Cancer Screening, Tooth Wear, Tooth Alignment, TMJ, and thoroughly evaluate Teeth and Gum health, including gum recession and bone loss. How teeth touch when chewing and make contact is a huge difference in how teeth/restorations wear or fracture.

CHRONIC INFECTION IN THE MOUTH FROM PERIODONTAL DISEASE HAS DIRECT CONSEQUENCES ON THE ENTIRE BODY

Periodontal disease is a chronic bacterial infection that affects the gums and bone supporting the teeth and causes inflammation throughout the body. Sadly, periodontal disease affects 47.2% of the US adult population according to the CDC, which is why at PDG all adults will be recommended to see our hygienists every 3-4 months to remove tartar.

Meet Dr. Yolanda Mangrum, DDS, MAGD, LLSR

Dr. Yolanda Mangrum provides preventive and longevity dentistry in Petaluma with the goal of identifying risks early and helping patients maintain healthy teeth and gums. Her approximately 30 years of experience inform an approach that may include exams, cleanings, imaging, fluoride, sealants, oral cancer screening, saliva pH testing, cavity-risk assessment, xylitol guidance, and home-care coaching. Petaluma Dental Group became the first dental practice recognized as a Blue Zones Certified business in 2024, reinforcing the Smile More Longevity Campus commitment to healthier habits, community, and whole-person wellness. Dr. Mangrum combines continuing education with practical patient education through the Journey to Wellness approach.

Part of the Smile More Longevity Campus™

Petaluma Dental Group connects oral health with a broader commitment to whole-person wellness in Petaluma, California.