Laser Therapy for Gum Disease Sufferers
February 21, 2018
When you hear the word “laser” does a visit to the dentist come to mind? For most people, lasers call to mind science fiction, but there are a variety of professions that regularly use lasers to improve the effectiveness, speed, or comfort of services and treatments. That includes dentistry. In recent years, many dental offices have incorporated lasers into their practices. Lasers dentistry has specifically improved soft tissue therapies for those patients suffering from gum disease and those who need to remove damaged or excessive soft tissue.
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How Does Laser Dentistry Benefit Patients?
September 13, 2017
Laser aren’t just good for space-age weaponry in sci-fi movies anymore. Today, numerous professionals use lasers to complete tasks with greater precision. Contractors use laser levels to quickly check their work for any signs of shifting or canting. Eye doctors use lasers to restore 20/20 vision. Dentists are also taking advantage of high tech dental lasers in order to provide patients with safe, comfortable, precision dentistry services.
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Your Arcadia Dentist Uses Laser Dentistry
August 26, 2015
There are some things in dentistry that I’ll admit just don’t feel good. Cavities, extractions and root canals got their reputation for a reason. For a lot of years, that pain was just an unfortunate reality of repairing dental problems.
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Protect Your Heart by Protecting Your Smile
July 8, 2011
You know that daily brushing and flossing, plus regular dental visits, can help you prevent cavities. But did you also know taking care of your smile is important for your heart health, too?
Without regular brushing or dental visits, bacteria and plaque can harden into tartar, which works with bacteria to create infected pockets between your teeth and gums. These pockets allow bacteria to enter your bloodstream and travel to other parts of your body, including your heart, where the cycle only continues.