If you have a dental issue that requires treatment, your dentist may refer you to a periodontist. A periodontist is a specialty dentist treating all kinds of dental problems, including gum disease. Your dentist may refer you to these specialists if they cannot perform the procedure you need, don’t have the training to treat your…
“I grind my teeth.” This is a common statement heard by dentists, and many patients state it matter-of-factly with little concern that grinding your teeth could be a very bad thing. Teeth grinding is quite bad for you for a variety of reasons. Not only can teeth grinding cause both pain and deterioration of the…
A recent study published in The Journal of Multidisciplinary Care investigates the perceptions among dentists regarding the LANAP (Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure) protocol. This important study bases its information on a detailed survey completed by hundreds of practicing dentists and dental specialists who have performed the LANAP protocol in their periodontal care of patients.…