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Because gum disease is so common in the United States, gum disease treatments have been developed and perfected over time. Unfortunately, dentists would rely on incisions and stitches to clear up the infected gums. Now, this treatment plan is a thing of the past with the help of LANAP. LANAP is a laser treatment, with the acronym that means Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure. Laser dentistry is efficient and requires less bleeding and healing time than previous procedures to abolish gum disease. LANAP is a great option for patients, because it totally kills the bacteria and stops the disease before it accumulates.
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Taking proper care of your oral health is an essential part of maintaining overall health. Many people ignore the fact that soft tissue in the mouth (your gums) are an important part of keeping your teeth in place and covering your bone and nerves. Failure to take care of your gums may cause recession or disease. This could cause major issues in the long run, resulting in more problematic health complications.
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When it comes to gum disease it is very important for a patient to seek gum disease treatment as soon as possible. In the past traditional gum surgery was more invasive, but thanks to many advancements in laser dentistry laser gum treatment has emerged as one of the most effective ways to provide a patient with gum disease treatment. Below are three reasons why laser gum surgery is beneficial for patients, and why it can be used to treat a patient with gum disease:
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It’s that time of year again the month of February the month of love and what better time to ensure that your mouth and oral care are in tip top shape then in the month of love. It’s very important that you are focused on your oral health and being proactive about your oral hygiene. This includes making sure that you are being aware of your mouth and any changes such as gum recession. If you begin to notice that you are experiencing gum recession, then it would be very beneficial if you scheduled an appointment with your dentist or periodontist. This is because gum recession is a major warning sign that you may be in the developing stage of developing gum disease. Learn how to recognize gum recession symptoms:
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There comes a time in everyone's life where they are faced with a dental problem at occurs during the weekend or maybe during your dental office after hours. Determining if these situations are considered to be an emergency can be difficult when the dentist is out of the office. To help better determine if you have a dental emergency, Dr. Naran and the dental team at Naran Family Dentistry have provided a guideline for you to review.
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In time, your gums will start to pull away from your teeth, in return this will cause your tooth’s root to be exposed and create spaces between your teeth. These spaces are commonly known as “pockets” and are a breeding ground for harmful, disease-causing bacteria, this type of bacteria can ultimately lead to tooth loss. Even though the symptoms of gum recession are typically the same, the causes of gum recession are a bit more complex.
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As you grow older, you become more susceptible to developing gum disease, and this makes the care and maintenance of your mouth and teeth even more important. As with other types of oral diseases it is important to practice preventative measures when it comes to gum disease. However, one key factor is that gum disease if left untreated can lead to more serious health problems. Gum disease can lead to other systemic diseases because if left untreated it can travel through your bloodstream to the rest of your body.
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It’s that time of year again and it tis the season to be jolly and to give unselfishly. With that being said what better gift to give yourself if you’re suffering from missing teeth then dental implants. Doing so will help increase your confidence and also boost your self-esteem. Also,
your missing teeth can have a major impact on your oral health, because overtime the bone
that was once supporting those teeth will begin to deteriorate causing jaw misalignment.
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Dental anxiety can exist for many reasons, and elimination of nerves may seem impossible. No matter the doctor or the procedure, people suffer from extreme nerves and become anxious when they know they have an appointment. Doctors are turning to sedation dentistry to ease the minds of their patients, and to allow their treatments to go smoother.
Sedation dentistry is a way for an anxiety free appointment. What many do not think about is that when a patient expresses anxiety or nerves of any kind, it makes the procedure harder to complete for the doctor and their team, because it puts them on edge. With sedation dentistry, doctors and patients can now have an effortless procedure.
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General dentists are important to see on a regular basis because of their ability to routinely check the oral cavity for problems. Not ever oral issue needs a specialist’s attention, so a general dentist is a perfect doctor to go to. It is a general dentists job to perform routine mouth examinations, professional cleanings, and discuss overall health of the teeth and soft tissue. If you are wondering what specifically a general dentist priority is, here is a list of things general dentists check for.
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