Gum Disease Therapy
Complete Periodontal Maintenance This means: taking care of your gums! More teeth are lost due to periodontal disease than tooth decay. We develop a periodontal maintenance program to prevent gum disease in the tissue and bone supporting teeth. At the first sign of a problem, which is normally gingivitis, we can treat gum disease and help control the problem with routine exams and directions for home care. Early diagnosis and treatment is vital, and because we are your full service dentist office, we can detect early warning signs and take preventive measures quickly!
Laser Gum Therapy (LANAP): LANAP (Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure) is a patented treatment used with the Periolase laser system. Dr. Keith is highly trained in this treatment and it is a gift to be able to make this treatment available to gum disease sufferers.
Periodontal Disease is an infection of the gums that starts out as plaque that becomes calculus or tartar. As tartar accumulates, it harbors bacteria which attacks the soft tissue around the gums causing Gingivitis. Symptoms include red swollen gums, bleeding, and bad breath. Untreated gingivitis become periodontitis, or a severe stage where bacteria destroys both gums and supporting bone structure. This can lead to tooth loss.
The benefits of Laser Gum Therapy include:
• Easy for patients and the dentist
• Less discomfort during and after the procedure
• Less time in the dental chair
• Short Recovery
• A safe procedure with long term effectiveness
Click here to view an educational video on LANAP
Non-surgical Periodontal Therapy: Gum disease can be treated without surgery through a therapeutic process of removing plaque and calculus by controlling the growth of harmful bacteria and by treating conditions that encourage gum disease. When periodontal disease is caught early, this type of treatment can be effective. Certain procedures such as replacing worn fillings or crowns with overhanging margins that can accumulate plaque may require attention.
Complete Periodontal Maintenance This means: taking care of your gums! More teeth are lost due to periodontal disease than tooth decay. We develop a periodontal maintenance program to prevent gum disease in the tissue and bone supporting teeth. At the first sign of a problem, which is normally gingivitis, we can treat gum disease and help control the problem with routine exams and directions for home care. Early diagnosis and treatment is vital, and because we are your full service dentist office, we can detect early warning signs and take preventive measures quickly!Laser Gum Therapy (LANAP): LANAP (Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure) is a patented treatment used with the Periolase laser system. Dr. Keith is highly trained in this treatment and it is a gift to be able to make this treatment available to gum disease sufferers.
Periodontal Disease is an infection of the gums that starts out as plaque that becomes calculus or tartar. As tartar accumulates, it harbors bacteria which attacks the soft tissue around the gums causing Gingivitis. Symptoms include red swollen gums, bleeding, and bad breath. Untreated gingivitis become periodontitis, or a severe stage where bacteria destroys both gums and supporting bone structure. This can lead to tooth loss.
The benefits of Laser Gum Therapy include:
• Easy for patients and the dentist
• Less discomfort during and after the procedure
• Less time in the dental chair
• Short Recovery
• A safe procedure with long term effectiveness
Click here to view an educational video on LANAP
Non-surgical Periodontal Therapy: Gum disease can be treated without surgery through a therapeutic process of removing plaque and calculus by controlling the growth of harmful bacteria and by treating conditions that encourage gum disease. When periodontal disease is caught early, this type of treatment can be effective. Certain procedures such as replacing worn fillings or crowns with overhanging margins that can accumulate plaque may require attention.
