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Mississippi has been home to many of the world’s most famous entertainers, including Elvis Presley, Oprah Winfrey, Jimmy Buffett, and many more. It is also the state in which President Roosevelt refused to shoot a bear during his famous hunting trip, spawning the creation of everyone’s favorite childhood toy, the Teddy Bear. Mississippi is chock full of fun facts, trivia, and historical occurrences, but that doesn’t distract its over 2.9 million residents from taking good care of themselves today. With the help of Doctors Network, patients and families across the Magnolia State can now enjoy higher quality dental care at substantially reduced costs. By signing up with your primary dentist, you can receive membership in the network’s direct dental plan, which gives you access to discounts on every treatment option your dentist offers.

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Doctors Network

With over a quarter of the population being children under the age of 18, Mississippi residents focus on taking care of family. Although nearly 15% of residents don’t have insurance, Doctors Network is helping families live healthier, happier lives by making professional dental health care much more affordable. Through Doctors Network, patients of all ages can attend routine checkups and cleanings for only $25 per visit, making it easier to stick to their dentists’ recommended schedule of preventive care. This reduces the risks of patients experiencing serious issues that require more extensive, and more expensive, dental treatment plans. The costs of all other treatments, such as tooth fillings, root canal therapy, dental crowns, Invisalign®, dental implants, and more, are dramatically reduced, often by up to 90%. The direct dental plan is not insurance, and signing up for the plan only requires a low monthly fee, which is set directly by your dentist.

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Joining Doctors Network is simple, and only requires a low monthly fee which your primary dentist determines, and which remains the same no matter the state of your dental health. During your next dental visit, speak with your dentist about signing up for a direct dental plan, or visit the Doctors Network website at www.doctorsnetwork.com and select among our trusted dentists across Mississippi.

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    Pine Belt Dental
    49 Cross Creek Pkwy, Hattiesburg, MS 39402 
    45.47 miles near Bay Springs
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    (601) 264-5800

    Who is Dr. John Guillot DMD?
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    Dr. John L. Guillot believes that his education is a lifelong process as a medical professional. As a practicing dentist, Dr. Guillot continues to attend and complete advanced dental coursework and certifications to keep himself up-to-date on the latest dental techniques and technologies. This allows him to offer a variety of advanced dental services that range from general dentistry to modern laser and cosmetic dentistry.

    Dr. Guillot earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Southern Mississippi. He then graduated from the University of Mississippi in Jackson with his Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree in 1995. While in school, Dr. Guillot received many academic and clinical awards. After graduating, he completed an advanced education in general dentistry program at the Louisiana State University School of Dentistry.

    Today, Dr. Guillot is an active member of the Academy for General Dentistry, the Mississippi Dental Association, the American Dental Association, the South Mississippi Dental Society, the Academy of Laser Dentistry, and the International Dental Implant Association.

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In many cases, gingivitis can be reversed with scaling and root planing (known as deep cleaning) and a strict routine of good hygiene and preventative dental care. However, if the condition progresses into periodontitis, then it might no longer be reversible, and will have to be controlled through regular periodontal maintenance.

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What is scaling/root planing (Deep Cleaning)?

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Gingivitis marks the beginning of periodontal disease, and describes inflammation in the gums caused by excessive oral bacteria buildup (in the form of plaque and tartar). Because gingivitis occurs underneath the gums, routine dental cleaning won’t suffice to treat it. Scaling and root planing, also known as deep cleaning, involves removing plaque and tartar from above and below the gum line. Then, your periodontist will smooth the roots of your teeth underneath the gums to discourage further oral bacteria buildup. As plaque and tartar accumulate on the roots, the buildup and resulting inflammation cause your gum tissues to recede slightly from your teeth. This creates deepening periodontal pockets where oral bacteria can continue to gather and multiply, worsening the infection and inflammation. Periodontal cleaning helps stop the infection by removing the films of plaque and tartar from your roots (scaling), and then smoothing their surfaces (planing) to inhibit bacterial buildup as your gums heal. In cases where gum disease has already developed, scaling and root planing should be followed by a strict schedule of checkups, cleanings, and periodontal maintenance. Your periodontist can prescribe appropriate treatment options, such as gingival grafting or pocket reduction surgery, to fortify your compromised tissues so you can recover from gum disease.

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