A Complete Guide to Laser Therapy for Gum Disease

3 Minute Read:  Periodontal disease (gum disease) occurs when the gum tissue becomes inflamed or infected with bacteria. Poor oral hygiene, smoking, chronic illness, medications, and genetic susceptibility can cause plaque and bacteria to develop, leading to gum disease.  Some patients only require non-surgical gum disease treatments like scaling, root planing, or deep cleaning. However, […]

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Your Oral Health As You Age

Your oral health is important at any age. Not properly taking care of your teeth when you are young can have disastrous effects as you age. While cavity prevention is the main focus of your oral health when you are young, this focus can shift as you age. Even patients with good oral health when […]

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Treating Gum Disease

Gum disease, also known as gingivitis, is an easily reversible gum disease that can affect you at any point in your life, and it’s not alway reflective of poor hygiene habits. When gingivitis worsens, it becomes periodontitis and is more difficult to treat. Dr. Fiss uses laser therapy to treat patients with advanced forms of […]

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