Treating Periodontal Disease With Laser Dentistry
As dental professionals, we see a wide variety of gums and teeth, some of which are healthy while others are diseased. Consequently, we have added laser dentistry to our comprehensive line of services here at Stony Brook Family Dentistry in order to treat the different types of gum or periodontal disease. If you’re in your 30’s or 40’s, there is a good possibility that you may already have this condition, even though it isn’t apparent. However, visiting the dentist every 6 months is the key to detecting it, unless you have noticed the signs at home already.
We typically use lasers to remove diseased tissue and treat a variety of other conditions because they can be programmed to perform specific procedures and can be easily adjusted to accommodate the needs of our patients. In addition to treating periodontal disease with laser dentistry, dental lasers can also be used to perform biopsies and implant surgeries. The two primary types of periodontal disease that we treat at Stony Brook Family Dentistry are gingivitis and periodontitis. Continue reading
A Simple Guide To Caring For Your Dental Implants
Many patients who have come to us for dental implants typically have a number of questions that they need answered. What are dental implants? Are they the best way to restore my smile? How much will my dental implants cost? And so on. Although many patients do ask about the care and maintenance of their dental implants once the procedure is completed, we typically provide them with care instructions afterwards. First and foremost, the care of dental implants is really no different than caring for your remaining natural teeth.
You should brush and floss your teeth after every meal, just like you normally would, and visit our Long Island office every 6 months for routine check-ups and cleanings. We prefer to work with each of our individual patients as a team so as to ensure that your dental implants are going to last a long time. If they are properly cared for, dental implants can last up to 20 years or even longer. However, just be aware that there are no guarantees that the occasional failure will not occur. This does happen on rare occasion, but fortunately, any mishaps can be easily corrected here in our office. Continue reading
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