If you don’t get treatment for a cavity until it becomes visible to the naked eye, your tooth may have already suffered from significant damage. This is especially problematic in modern dentistry, as an increasing number of cavities may not even reach the outer enamel, which has been fortified by fluoride and is less vulnerable… Continue reading Detecting Cavities Early with Laser Technology
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Can Children and Adolescents Get Gum Disease?
Gum disease occurs for a multitude of reasons … it does not discriminate for age. Inadequate daily hygiene, missed dental appointments, poor diet, genetics … the result can be very serious for both children and adolescents. When the periodontal condition is advanced, dental surgery may be required; if so, the patient will benefit greatly… Continue reading Can Children and Adolescents Get Gum Disease?
Gum Disease: Targeted treatment with lasers
Early stages of gum disease can be reversed through professional cleanings, but as the condition progresses, surgical interventions may be needed. Some patients may be reluctant to seek treatment for advanced gum disease, concerned that it will involve sharp surgical instruments and a great deal of discomfort. Laser dentistry offers these patients a painless technique… Continue reading Gum Disease: Targeted treatment with lasers