Laser Dentistry

Further Information on LANAP Treatment for Gum Disease in Charlotte

OK - so I'm just going to be adding a LOT of information about periodontal (gum) disease and how the Periolase MVP-7 laser treats it so well; in addition, I'll finally be getting around to adding more information on the significant health effects that gum disease can have, including: Increased risk of heart attack Increased risk of stroke Risk of worsening diabetes Increased risk of pre-term births Increased risk of low-birth-weight babies Just so you know I'm not making this stuff up :-)  , here are a few videos by national news programs that will help fill in the gaps: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plY5BFCP5kM&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&hl=en&feature=player_embedded&fs=1] [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tvVqVxUpGc&rel=0&color1=0x5d1719&color2=0xcd311b&hl=en&feature=player_embedded&fs=1] And in case you missed Whoopi Goldberg talking about her gum disease on "The View," don't miss it again! [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdhuByi5d_0&rel=0&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&hl=en&feature=player_embedded&fs=1]

Laser dentistry in Charlotte

Despite the solid research and years of terrific results that accompany the PerioLase MVP-7 dental laser in treating moderate-to-severe periodontal (gum) disease, it is amazing to me how slowly it is still catching on.  I'm heading to Cerritos, CA on Wed., August 12th to attend the 3 days of Boot Camp, otherwise known as 3 days of a bunch of dentist geeks who really love providing the best care to their patients sitting around and talking laser physics.  :-)  LOL  Yes, I'm one of those dentist nerds - we'll even be talking about lasers, gum disease, etc. over dinner and drinks, late into the evening.  But still.......once I receive my laser, I will be one of only 4 dentists in Charlotte - one of only 7 dentists in all of western North Carolina - and one of only 19 dentists in ALL of North Carolina to have this remarkable laser. LANAP - the most effective, most comfortable treatment for periodontal (gum) disease available The procedure is called LANAP, or "Laser Assisted New Attachment Protocol."  What it means in practical terms is that, following treatment with the protocol (which is extremely strict, which is why Millenium Dental, the manufacturer, does not even allow a doctor to have the laser until after the initial 3 days of training), your gums will actually REATTACH to your teeth, and oftentimes the bone will actually grow back!  Yes, you read that correctly, this laser and protocol can actually stimulate your body to REGENERATE LOST BONE SUPPORT FOR YOUR TEETH! No other laser has ever been shown to have this capability. But what else can the PerioLase dental laser do? Laser Root Canal Treatment: the laser can be used during a [...]

By | 2017-06-09T20:44:28-04:00 August 11th, 2009|ANNOUNCEMENTS, Laser Dentistry|0 Comments

Charlotte Cosmetic Dentistry: Correcting a Gummy Smile with a Gum Lift

Cosmetic Dentistry can take many shapes and forms, and it is so important for you to find a cosmetic dentist who knows about all the options, not just teeth whitening and veneers.  Sometimes those are the wrong thing, and that's especially true for patients with a gummy smile.  In the patient here, it was a "gum lift", or periodontal plastic surgery Sometimes Teeth Look Short Because of Too Much Gum Covering Them Mia first came to my office in March 2007 to ask if Porcelain Veneers could give her the smile she'd always wanted.  Her complaint was that her teeth were too short and square, and she hoped that veneers could make them longer.  However, the problem was NOT that her teeth were too short; the problem was that she had too much gum COVERING her teeth, making them appear shorter than they really were. Mia's Smile Before the Gum Lift Don't Put Crowns Close to Bone, or What is Biologic-Width Invasion? Mia also had old dental crowns and bridges in need of replacement.  Twenty years ago, her dentist put the edges very far under the gum and too close to the bone.  When that happens, your body thinks it's a foreign object and tries to get rid of it, but can't, so the gums get irritated, sore, and red - no matter how much your brush and floss.  When a crown edge is too close to bone, we call it a biologic width invasion. Cosmetic Gum Surgery, or a "Gum Lift" So after plenty of consultation, Mia decided to go with the corrective gum surgery.  The technical name is "Esthetic Crown Lengthening," which simply means that we are making the teeth look prettier by making [...]

By | 2017-06-09T20:44:40-04:00 July 13th, 2009|Cosmetic dentistry, Laser Dentistry|0 Comments