Periodontal-based diseases – such as gum disease – stem mainly from inflammation and infections of the gum tissue and the bone that is located around and offers support for the teeth. In the earliest stages, it is referred to as “gingivitis”. In its more advanced form, it is referred to as “periodontitis”. At this point,… Read More…
Laser Periodontal Therapy
Will Laser Therapy Help with Gum Disease?
Information derived from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has established that one out of every two individuals in the United States that are over the age of 30 has gum disease. Gum disease – which is medically referred to as “periodontal disease” – is a chronic-based inflammatory disease that detrimentally impacts the gum tissue… Read More…
Periodontal Therapy Treatments That Aid in Restoring Health to the Tissues That Provide Support to the Teeth
Periodontal therapy aids in the task of restoring health to the tissues that help to support the teeth. While the procedures vary, the goal of each is to restore tissues that are diseased. When the tissues develop disease, this can spread to the bone that helps to provide a strong support system for the teeth…. Read More…
Laser Periodontal Therapy – A Comprehensive Overview for Patients
Laser periodontal therapy utilizes a specially-designed oral health care laser to reach and remove gum tissues that are inflamed and diseased from the root region of a tooth. Immediately after this process is complete, the dental professional moves on to the root scaling procedure. This task includes removing plaque and calculus that has accumulated around… Read More…