Spirochetes are a major source for inflammation in your mouth and body which are commonly found in the biofilm surrounding the teeth. At the Bell Center a special microscope is used to detect these microscopic invaders of poor health when a dental cleaning or exam is performed. Dr Bell can assess your health and any potentials for gum disease as well as heart disease and other major health risks due to inflammation caused by spirochetes. There sre some youtube videos of spirochetes online that will help patients understand what they are. Lyme disease and syphillis are two common diseases caused by spirochetes. So if you have spirochetes in your mouth you definitely want to treat them.