Showing posts with label Laser Gum Therapy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Laser Gum Therapy. Show all posts
Thursday, July 31, 2014
What Is A Gingivectomy?
If the gums don't have a close fit to the teeth, a tiny pocket will remain and mineral deposits will form over time. Since cleaning plaque from these pockets is sometimes difficult, bacteria will invariably start to multiply in them. This will eventually lead to gingivitis, a bacterial inflammation of the gums. Unless the diseased tissue is removed and the pockets sealed, gingivitis will spread and worsen, causing periodontitis, infection of the structure that supports the teeth. Another reason for an intervention is to reduce oversized gums, which can make the teeth look too small and undermine confidence.
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Thursday, February 6, 2014
Las Vegas Laser Gum Therapy
What Is Laser Gum Therapy?
Laser gum therapy is beginning to be the preferred method in treating periodontal disease. Laser-assisted new attachment procedure (LANAP) uses a tiny laser to get in between the gum and the tooth to treat the infected tissue. Patients prefer this treatment as opposed to the old way of treating gum disease due to its less aggressive nature. Before laser gum therapy, a periodontist would have to physically pull the gums away from the teeth to manually remove the infected tissue. Leaving more strain and soreness on the gums.Below is a short video on Laser Gum Therapy presented by Dr. De Andrade of Anthem Periodontics.
How Do I Know Laser Gum Therapy Is Right For Me?
Laser Gum Therapy is the newest innovative technology to treat gum disease. With it's less invasive method, it is a preferred treatment option for most patients affected by periodontal disease. For more information or questions on the procedure, please visit Anthem Periodontics website to give us a call or schedule and appointment.Monday, December 23, 2013
Laser Gum Therapy
Periodontal disease has become rampant with busier
lifestyles and the prolific abundance of sugary drinks and fast food snacks.
Add to this a lack of proper dental care or regular dental checkups, and what
you have is a nation of American adults suffering from gum disease. It is
estimated that more than 50% of adult Americans have moderate to severe gum
disease, but fewer than 3% of them seek periodontal treatment.
Why Gum Disease
Treatment is So Important
In addition to infections in your gums and jaw, as well as
loss of teeth, there are other important reasons for seeking treatment for
inflamed gums. New research shows that there is a link between untreated gum
disease and other disease processes in the body. Heart disease, stroke,
diabetes, and osteoporosis have all been linked to the inflammation in the gums
called periodontal disease.
Researchers have found the chemicals in chronic inflammation
associated with periodontal disease travel throughout the body and add to other
problems. By getting gum disease treatment patients can reduce their risk of
these other diseases.
How Does Laser Gum
Treatment Help?
Laser gum therapy in Anthem can help to eliminate gum
disease without the need for invasive treatments that have traditionally been
used. Ultra-thin laser filaments allow dentists to get down into the
periodontal pockets and removed disease tissues and bacteria with the least
amount of trauma to the gums and teeth.
With old conventional periodontal treatment, gums are cut
open, roots are scraped, and stitches are used once diseased tissues have been
removed. With laser periodontal disease treatment there is no need for cutting
or stitches and bleeding is minimal. Because the laser gum treatment is capable
of much smaller incisions it can remove the diseased tissues and leave the healthy
tissues in place. This results in faster recovery, and a much better chance of
reversing the course of the disease. As an added benefit the laser kills the
bacteria in the pocket and denatures the tartar to make it easier to remove.
Treating inflamed gums is critical not only to dental health
but also to your overall health. Because gum disease often has few if any
serious symptoms it is easy to overlook or ignore. Regular visits to your
dentist will not only help to prevent gum disease but it will also insure that
you get the right inflamed gums treatment when and if it is needed.
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