In a previous post we talked about periodontal disease and the available treatments for periodontal disease including deep cleanings and traditional periodontal surgery (gum surgery). With that background in mind, we can discuss LANAP – a procedure that similar benefits to gum surgery, but with much less discomfort. What is LANAP? LANAP stands for Laser-Assisted […]
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Periodontitis- What is it?
What is Periodontitis? Periodontitis (a.k.a. periodontal disease or gum disease) causes uncomfortable, inflamed gums. If not treated, periodontal disease can lead to tooth loss. Treating Periodontitis Deep cleaning (also called “scaling and root planing”), is the first line of defense when it comes to treating periodontitis. In a deep cleaning, we clean the surfaces of […]
