Presenting a Breakthrough in Periodontal Therapy: LANAP
LANAP: Laser Periodontal Therapy The newest technology available for periodontal are is the Nd:YAG Millennium PerioLase. This is the latest generation of the Nd:YAG laser,…
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How to Safely Dispose of Unused Medications
The State of Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) reports that low levels of pharmaceuticals are present nearly everywhere in our environment. Unused medications are…
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About Half of U.S. Adults Have Gum Disease
About one out of every two American adults age 30 and over has periodontal (gum) disease according to recent findings from the U.S. Centers for…
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The Advantages of Digital X-Rays
There are many advantages to using digital x-rays. Besides requiring less radiation, they are often much faster and more efficient than film x-rays because there…
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The Dangers of Uncontrolled Gum Disease
Uncontrolled gum disease has been associated with many serious systemic diseases including diabetes, stroke, heart disease, respiratory disease, kidney disease, rheumatoid arthritis, some cancers, and…
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Detroit Periodontist Recontours Uneven Gums
Sometimes orthodontic appliances interfere with proper brushing and flossing, and the resulting accumulation of bacteria stimulates gum overgrowth. This often makes the teeth appear short…
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