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Top Frequently Asked Questions About LANAP

LANAP is a modern procedure that is an alternative to more traditional approaches to the treatment of periodontal, or gum, disease. Many Americans have gum disease, but few ever get treated before it becomes a larger problem. Here are some of the more frequently asked...

How to Know If You Have Gum Disease

There’s an old saying that may refer to someone as being a bit “long in the tooth”, meaning that the person has aged past his or her prime. In reality, this is more than just a saying, because all too often, as people age, their gums can recede,...

How Effective is LANAP Laser Gum Surgery?

Periodontal or gum disease can creep up on a person slowly, causing extensive damage to the mouth and teeth. It gradually damages the gum tissue, causing the gums to shrink and recede away from the teeth and weakening the foundation of the teeth themselves. The gums...

Common Reasons for Gum Surgery

Aging, medications, smoking and the consumption of various acidic foods and beverages like coffee or wine can cause damage to the gums and teeth. Over time, the soft tissue of the gums can become damaged from the buildup of plaque, which is a bacteria-containing film...