Has Periodontal Therapy Changed?

While dentists treat mouths and medical practitioners, the body, the knowledge that both are interrelated has become a focus in periodontal treatment. “We now know that many systemic diseases are related to periodontal infections and so we are more aggressive about diagnosing and treating the disease early, not just to save teeth, but to also improve health,” says Dr. Denine Rice from her Riverside California Periodontal Practice. “Every day patients inform me they feel more vigor and well after their periodontal disease is treated. And it makes sense. Periodontal disease is an infection and we know that infections can have serious consequences.”

Another major change in Periodontal Therapy is the new ways we have to treat the infection, such as through the use of Lasers. “LANAP Laser Therapy allows your periodontist to treat your disease without cutting or suturing. The best news it is FDA approved. In fact, it is the only FDA approved laser technique,” adds Dr. Rice. Dr. Rice has found patients are very happy with the treatment and more importantly the outcome.

To learn more, visit LANAP  or our website.http://www.riceperiodontics.com/our-practice/meet-dr-rice/