Medical research shows that gum disease, stroke, and heart disease are related. This is a threatening conclusion since heart disease is routinely fatal, which means appropriately treating gum disease is imperative to maintaining your overall health. The American Dental Association estimates that eight out of ten Americans have periodontal (gum) disease.
These numbers suggest that gum disease could be treated as an epidemic. But because tooth loss is not immediately life-threatening, people often overlook the disease's severity until it's too late. What's worse is that gum disease treated in its earlier stages is entirely reversible.
The American Academy of Periodontology reports, "Studies found periodontal infection may contribute to the development of heart disease, increase the risk of premature, underweight births, and pose a serious threat to people whose health is already compromised due to diabetes and respiratory diseases." In short, the bacteria that infect your gums can pass right into your bloodstream and straight to your vital organs.
Lasers are becoming commonplace within the medical field. Perhaps you've already experienced a laser correction vision treatment or other medical procedure. Now, that same technology is used in dentistry with some amazing results! Dr. Glass is licensed to practice the Laser-Assisted New Attachment Procedure, the least invasive method of treating gum disease.
LANAP is the only laser-assisted procedure certified by the FDA to treat periodontitis or advanced gum disease. Without using scalpels or sutures, the LANAP process successfully treats gum disease while shortening recovery times. It also promotes the generation of bone around the teeth – something that a few years ago was thought impossible! So if you've been told you need gum surgery but have been avoiding the idea, let us explain how painless your treatment can be.
Dr. Glass is trained in LANAP, an excellent technique for laser treatment of gum disease that brings impressive results with no scalpels or sutures! As a result, many of our patients can avoid the need for traditional gum surgery and even save their teeth. The miraculous PerioLase™ is the only FDA-approved laser for safe, effective gum surgery. It enhances the re-growth of bone around the teeth – something that a few years ago was thought impossible! Healing is faster and with less discomfort than regular surgery, too.
By stopping gum disease in its tracks, you will prevent the loss of your teeth. Let the team at Advanced Dentistry of Spring be your partner in those efforts by making an appointment today.
We look forward to welcoming you into our dental office for life-long periodontal health.
