Gum Disease Is The #1 Cause Of Tooth Loss
Periodontal care prevents gum disease from causing serious, irreparable damage to the teeth and gums.
Periodontal Care with Laser Gum Therapy
Gum Disease Affects Almost 50% of the American Population!
- An Estimated 47.2% of Americans Have Periodontitis*.
- 64.7 Million Americans Over the Age of 30 Have Some Degree of Gum Disease.
- Gum Disease Affects More Men Than Women - 56.4% vs. 38.4%.
- Smokers Are At A Greater Risk of Developing Gum Disease, With 64.2% Battling the Disease.
"Your mouth is connected to your entire immune system. If you do not take care of your mouth you are not taking care of your body, and it will kill you."
- Whoopi Goldberg
Many People Procrastinate On Treating Their Periodontal Disease Due to Fear of Pain, Inconvenient Recovery Time or Cost.
Laser gum therapy changes everything!
Deep Pocket Therapy With Waterlase iPlus by Biolase
Dr. Pang is proud to offer advanced laser gum therapy that treats moderate to severe periodontal disease without a scalpel or sutures. The Deep Pocket Therapy with New Attachment procedure utilizes the Waterlase iPlus by Biolase to perform incision-free gum disease treatment that results in little to no discomfort or post-operative pain. The procedure is designed to reduce the depth of the pockets between the teeth while removing calculus and bacteria that cause gum disease.
The Procedure
- Laser light eliminates bacteria from the pockets.
- The laser stimulates regeneration of bone to reduce pocket depth.
- Removes calculus and inflamed tissue.
- Does all of this without a scalpel or sutures!
Warning Signs of Gum Disease include:
- Gums that bleed during brushing.
- Red swollen or tender gums.
- Gums that have pulled away from the teeth.
- Persistent bad breath.
- Puss between the teeth and gums.
- Loose or separating teeth.
- A change in the way your teeth fit together when you bite.
- A change in the fit of particular dentures.
Benefits of Periodontal Care
- Restores oral health.
- Improves gum health.
- Protects the teeth and bone from extensive damage.
- Can prepare soft tissues and jaw for other procedures.
- Reduces risk of gum disease.
What Types of Procedures Are Involved in Periodontal Care?
Periodontal Care includes the following services:
If you have extensive bone loss and need to get dental implants, Dr. Pang may recommend a bone grafting procedure to ensure there is enough bone available to support the implant. Autogenous grafts, allografts, and xenografts are the three main types of bone grafting procedures.
This innovative procedure helps the body regenerate lost bone and increase the chances that you will be able to keep your natural teeth. It can also be effective for saving failing dental implants or bridges.
If you have gum recession around one or more teeth, you may experience symptoms such as root sensitivity, bone, and gum deterioration, and may have esthetic issues. Gum grafting procedures can restore the gum line and improve the quality of your smile.
If you have developed pockets around a tooth that are not responding to other treatments, you may need to undergo osseous surgery, also known as a pocket depth reduction or flap surgery.
Dr. Pang will prepare a treatment plan with ongoing treatments to prevent the progression of gum disease. If you are at risk or have been diagnosed with gum disease, periodontal therapy may be a necessary part of your treatment plan.
This is a nonsurgical treatment for treating periodontal disease that can be very effective for deep cleaning infected areas and smoothing out the surface of the tooth so that the gums can reattach to the teeth.