Find Your Smile

It can be easy to forget about yourself when you are running from place to place and trying to get everything in your life done. But your smile is important. Take time to find your best smile by having laser periodontal procedure and improving your gum health. Periodontal disease impacts more than just the look of your smile. It can impact your overall health and happiness.

Healthy gums can unfortunately begin to break down only after a few days of unhealthy habits. Brushing, flossing, drinking water and eating healthy can keep bad bacteria under control and increase the likelihood that you will be able to keep your natural teeth for a lifetime.

Once you have periodontal disease, while it can be managed, it will never go away. It will be important for you to keep your gums healthy and begin a periodontal treatment that will clean out the bacteria from below the gum line and restore your gums. Laser periodontal procedures take less time and do not require sutures, which can help you get back to life just a day after the procedure.

Dr. Rice and her team are dedicated professionals who want to help you establish healthy routines that will keep your smile for a lifetime. Contact them today for more information on Laser Periodontal Procedures.

3 Tips Your Periodontist Can Recommend To Save Your Smile

 Your smile is critical, as within seven seconds you make a first impression. The health and look of your smile could be the difference between a promotion and not getting a job at all. Or it may cause you to miss out on meeting that special someone. If your gums have receded and bleed when you brush and floss, you’ll want to visit the periodontist today for a consultation. Here are three ways she can help.

Dr. Rice states, "laser surgery is a fantastic alternative to traditional periodontal surgery." A laser can be utilized in order to go below the gum line and clean out the bacteria. This procedure takes less time then traditional periodontal surgery, and does not require sutures. Once the treatment has occurred it will decrease bleeding and inflammation.

Gum graft surgery can help restore the look of your smile if your gums are uneven and receding. Tissue can be taken from the pallet of your mouth and placed in the locations around the mouth where your gums have receded. This surgery does require some time to heal, but once completed it can restore your smile to a beautiful and healthy look. Then you only need to incorporate a regular brushing and flossing routine for after the procedure.

Dental implants can be a great way of replacing missing or badly cracked teeth. Implants are artificial posts placed into the jawbone, but once restored will look and feel like real teeth. Implants allow you to regain the natural looking smile of your youth. They also require a brushing and flossing routine, and should last a lifetime if they are taken care of.

Call Dr. Rice & her team today for a healthy smile tomorrow.

Treatment For Periodontal Disease

There are a few different treatment options that may be suggested when you first visit a periodontist. Periodontal disease is when bacteria build up below the gum line. If your general dentist has recommended you see a periodontist you have what is referred to as periodontal disease. This is an advanced bacteria disease where the pocket depths are deep and the general dentist or hygienist is no longer able to assess the health of your teeth.   As the disease worsens the depth of the pocket also increases. 

            Your periodontist may recommend a non-surgical procedure called root scaling and planning or they may advise you to have periodontal surgery. Periodontal surgery is when the periodontist cuts open the gum tissue, pulls it back and scrapes the bacteria and tarter that is below the gum line. When they are finished they will put the gum back in place and suture the gum. This procedure can be very painful, require sutures and results in bleeding, along with many times, down time from work.  After you have periodontal surgery your periodontist will give you instructions to take care of your gums while they are healing. Remember you will need to go back to the periodontist in order for them to finish the other quadrants.

            An alternative method to traditional surgery is called LANAP laser surgery. Dr.Rice and her team have yielded very positive results from this type of therapy. To learn more, call them today.