Periodontal disease is widespread and can really have an impact on adults 30 and over. Without treatment, this could eventually lead to a stage known as periodontitis, at which point tooth loss could occur! But your Brooklyn, NY, periodontists and implant experts can offer treatment with comfort and precision using advanced laser dentistry.
When to Seek Periodontal Treatment
When should you contact our team for treatment? When you begin to experience negative changes to your gums, such as redness, soreness, and swelling, or bleeding and recession, then you should let us know right away. We can conduct an exam and find out what care is needed to manage the disease and keep your smile whole. With laser dentistry, we can offer care with precision and ensure a faster healing period!
Digital Diagnostic Imaging
To assess the cause and severity of your periodontal concerns, and plan treatment with precision, our team will take a close look at your smile with advanced digital imaging. A CT scan can provide a detailed look at the jawbone beneath the gums, so we can look for defects and deterioration in the bone and tissues, and plan advanced treatments like dental implant placement.
If we need to take impressions of your bite to plan treatment for periodontal disease, or dental implant placement, we will use the 3Shape TRIOS intraoral scanner, which can gather detailed images of your smile from multiple angles, which we combine to create a detailed 3D impression. We can study your smile at every possible angle, and plan treatment with better accuracy.
We also have digital x-rays, which can create clear and high-definition images that are available instantly chairside, all while using a fraction of the radiation and without the need for uncomfortable bitewings.
The LANAP and REPAIR Systems
Our team offers multiple laser-based treatment options, which can offer care with precision and comfort. With the LANAP system, we remove diseased tissues and help encourage the attachment of healthy gums to better manage the disease. With WaterLase® REPAIR, we can remove dissed tissues and destroy pockets of harmful oral bacteria, to minimize tissue damage and keep your smile whole. With LAPIP, we employ lasers to help preserve failing dental implants, keeping your smile whole as harmful bacteria are destroyed and the disease properly managed.
If you have any questions about how we treat issues like gum disease and preserve your dental implants, then contact our team today. You deserve a healthy and whole smile, and we’re ready to help!
Schedule A Visit With Your Brooklyn, NY, Periodontist
If you experience some of the potential warning signs we discussed in this blog, please reach out today! To schedule an appointment, contact your Brooklyn, NY, periodontist by calling (718) 444-3800.
