Non-Invasive Laser Treatment For Gum Disease

Did you know most people would rather risk losing a tooth than get gum surgery?Patients with Periodontitis, or gum disease, suffer erosion of the gums and bone, causing the teeth to become loose in their sockets.Left untreated, the bacteria causing this disease can travel into the bloodstream and cause heart attacks or even a stroke.But patients are still reluctant to do the surgery.Now, thanks to Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure (LANAP), they have the option to treat gum disease with:NO Cutting NO Stitches NO Recovery TimeLANAP is the first and only university...

Treating Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD)

Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD) is a disorder affecting the facial muscles and joints. It is mostly related to muscular problems due to the bite.When these joints and muscles aren't working as they should, they can cause severe headaches, muscular pain that can travel down to the neck and shoulders, pain while chewing and difficulty in opening and closing the mouth,How do we treat it differently?Some dental professionals might not associate the pain with the Temporomandibular system but rather with the teeth themselves, resulting in a misdiagnosis.  So, the teeth are treated...

Maintaining Good Oral Hygiene