Why You Should Choose a Laser Dentist

There are several reasons why laser in dentistry can be more effective for treating advanced gum disease. Here at Manhattan Periodontics & Implant Surgery, we have invested in the latest dental laser therapy technology to help treat our patients in the most comfortable and best way possible. One of the reasons we prefer to use a laser is because the technology is extremely precise. Our periodontist, Dr. Navid Rahmani can accurately remove diseased tissue while leaving as much healthy tissue as possible fully intact. This accuracy is far greater than can be achieved with a scalpel.

Dental Laser Therapy: Best Choice for Your Gums

Another reason for choosing dental laser therapy is increased patient comfort. The actual treatment procedure is far more comfortable and it may not even be necessary to use local anesthetic during this procedure. Afterwards there is no need for stitches, the gum tissues will not swell up as much with conventional gum surgery and discomfort is greatly reduced. Healing is also faster.

Then there is the way the dental laser therapy helps to sterilize the area being treated. The laser energy helps to kill bacteria while not harming the surrounding tissues and this reduces the risk of infection afterwards. This laser energy also helps to seal small blood vessels, again reducing the risk of infection while decreasing discomfort.  Treatment is minimally invasive so it’s perfect for anyone who feels nervous about dental treatments and Dr. Rahmani is also very gentle! Once treatment is completed there is often no need for any pain medication and it should be possible to return to work the next day or to get on with everyday life.

Dental Laser in Manhattan Upper East Side

We use the WaterlaseiPlus which is an extremely sophisticated piece of equipment. This particular laser is able to treat both soft tissues as well as hard tissues so we can offer a greater range of gum treatments. It is a very gentle laser, combining a fine spray of water and air with the laser energy to increase your comfort levels during treatment.  We will often use dental laser therapy in combination with more traditional periodontal procedures to provide the best results for our patients.

If you have advanced gum disease, a condition called periodontitis, we may suggest laser gum treatment as part of ongoing periodontal therapy. This helps to control bacterial infection in the gums and treatments may be provided at three monthly intervals to maintain these results. As this procedure is so comfortable and safe, there is no need to worry about having continued periodontal care as it should have very little impact on everyday life.

The post Dental Laser Therapy Midtown Manhattan | Gum Disease Cure appeared first on Periodontist in NYC of Manhattan Periodontics and Implant Dentistry.

Reasons Why Teeth Looking Longer

There are a couple of main reasons why teeth looking longer. It could be that you are brushing too hard and this can be quite a common problem. Some people assume it is best to scrub their teeth as hard as they can and that doing so will get their teeth cleaner. While it might leave teeth a bit cleaner than before, you don’t need to brush very hard and doing so can literally wear away your gum tissue. At the same time, it can also damage your teeth, gradually wearing away your tooth enamel leaving you more at risk of tooth decay. If this is the case, your dentist can recommend switching to a more suitable toothbrush and can show you how to brush your teeth more gently to minimize any damage in the future. Otherwise it’s possible your teeth looking longer and gums of pulling away due to infection.

Gum Infection – Gum Recession

Everybody’s mouth contains lots of different types of bacteria and while some of these bacteria are completely harmless, others can be very destructive if the numbers are allowed to increase. Most times regular oral hygiene will help keep bacterial numbers under control but if your daily dental care is a little lacking and if you fail to brush and floss regularly then bacteria can build up, causing infection in your gums. Your body’s immune system will try to fight this infection but as it does so it produces inflammation and it’s the inflammation that causes your gums to recede and to pull away so it appears as if your teeth looking longer. Gum recession can occur quite gradually, so by the time you notice, then it’s possible that your gums may be substantially infected, a condition that is called gum disease or periodontal disease.

Gum Disease Treatment, Midtown NYC

By this stage your best bet is to visit a good periodontist, for example a Dr. Navid Rahmani. This is because periodontal disease does require specialized care and Dr. Rahmani will be able to recommend the most suitable treatments to begin clearing up the infection. While these treatments may help eliminate the bacteria causing the infection, resulting in your gums fitting more snugly around your teeth, the problem of gum recession may still remain. This is because gum disease does destroy gum tissue.

How to Replace Missing Gum Tissue 

It is possible to have procedures that are designed to help restore lost gum tissue and which are called gum grafts, Midtown Manhattan. For this procedure, gum tissue can be taken from somewhere else in the mouth and grafted onto gums that have receded quite badly. As well as creating a more aesthetically pleasing appearance, gum grafts can help protect the teeth as exposed tooth roots are likely to feel very sensitive and are more prone towards developing tooth decay. Advanced periodontal disease may require ongoing treatment and you’ll find your periodontist can give you lots of advice on caring for your gums so they remain healthy in between visits.

The post Teeth Looking Longer: Reason to Be Concerned appeared first on Periodontist in NYC of Manhattan Periodontics and Implant Dentistry.

Bone Loss Prevention Research

Now a new study carried out by a group of researchers at the University Of Pennsylvania School Of Dental Medicine has found a protein that has the ability to inhibit the type of bone loss associated with advanced periodontal disease. The researchers found that the protein is able to reduce the activity of osteoclasts which are cells that absorb bone tissue. This ability can prevent bone loss and could lead to new treatments for periodontal disease in the future. This protein could also help treat other inflammatory diseases where bone loss is a factor, for example rheumatoid arthritis and osteoporosis.

Periodontal Disease Does Require Good Periodontist

Any research that could help treat periodontal disease in the future is certainly good news as this is a serious condition that does require specialized treatment. This is why if you are diagnosed with periodontal disease or suspect you may have this condition, it’s best to visit a good periodontist who will be able to offer you the type of care necessary to control advanced periodontitis. You do not need a referral from your family dentist to book an appointment with a periodontist in Midtown, Manhattan, NYC.

Advanced Periodontitis Treatment

A periodontist will be able to provide all the latest and most advanced treatments after making a thorough evaluation of your teeth and gums. They will carefully check the condition of your gum tissue and will take specialized measurements to assess the severity of any gum disease. You’ll probably find they will take some dental x-rays to determine any possible bone loss. Using this information, they’ll be able to provide you with a written treatment plan showing the procedures they think will best help you.

Highest Quality Dental Treatment in NYC

For example, if you visit Manhattan Periodontics & Implant Surgery then you’ll be able to access the highest quality treatment. Most plans will include a procedure called scaling and root planing that is used to help remove some of the bacterial infection. At this particular practice, Dr Navid Rahmani can also provide laser dental treatments that can be a far more comfortable and precise way of treating badly infected gums. A dental laser can be used to remove tissue that has been destroyed by the disease, leaving the maximum amount of healthy tissue intact so your gums are able to heal more easily.

If you have suffered bone loss then there are a number of advanced techniques that can be used to help replace it including the very latest bone grafts that use materials to help promote the growth of your own bone cells.
Treatment for advanced periodontal disease does tend to be ongoing so it’s important that you are committed to attending regular appointments and to following your periodontist’s advice on home dental care.

The post New Study Into Bone Loss Caused by Periodontitis appeared first on Periodontist in NYC of Manhattan Periodontics and Implant Dentistry.

Our state of the art facility equipped with the most advanced periodontal equipment available in USA including latest lasers & high precision microscopes. We work with top dental labs in NYC and use only highest quality dental components available on the market today.

Flossing a Waste of Time?

Here at Manhattan Periodontics and Implant Dentistry in Midtown Manhattan we are pretty horrified by the idea that flossing could be a waste of time. The idea has been put forward by a leading dental expert in the UK who suggests this might be the case, but not because it is ineffective.

The reason they are suggesting this is because most people do not floss properly, if at all, and their argument is that by flossing incorrectly people could be doing their gums more harm than good. Most importantly, they also point out that by failing to floss correctly there is the risk that gums will be damaged or that the chances of developing gum disease will be increased.

If you don’t do not floss your teeth properly then you are at much greater risk of needing to see a good periodontist NYC such as Dr. Navid Rahmani for treatment for periodontal disease.

Why Flossing Your Teeth Is Important

There is no question that when you have the proper flossing technique then it is probably the most effective way to clean in between your teeth, but the problem is that flossing does require a high level of dexterity that many people simply don’t have. If someone flosses incorrectly there is a risk that instead of removing plaque and food debris, they could be pushing it down in between their teeth and into the gums, leaving this debris in the perfect position to create problems.

Another common mistake is using a piece of dental floss to saw in between the teeth as this can traumatize the gums and may even cause them to recede( Read more: gum recession). So what is the solution?

Correct Flossing Technique

One solution is to learn how to use dental floss correctly. Any hygienist will be able to demonstrate the correct technique and can provide guidance on learning how to floss properly. Sometimes using a different dental floss will make things easier. There is a bit of a knack to flossing which is why a practical demonstration can be so useful.

Alternatives to Flossing in NYC

If you know you cannot get on with flossing or have limited dexterity, then there are alternatives as you can use interdental brushes or air or water flossers. Interdental brushes are tiny toothbrushes that fit in between your teeth and these can be very easy to use and they also provide stimulation for your gums which will help keep the gum tissue strong and healthy. They come in a variety of sizes and you may need to use more than one size to reach in between all the teeth in your mouth.

Another alternative is to use water or air flossers that work by forcing water or air in between your teeth and these can be very effective. These are a more expensive option than interdental brushes but should last for a very long time.

What Happens if You Don’t Floss?

If you don’t do anything then you are at much greater risk of needing to see a good periodontist such as Dr. Navid Rahmani of New York periodontal clinic for treatment for periodontal disease.

Gum disease is most often caused by poor oral hygiene and it can be incredibly destructive. Ultimately you could lose teeth and you will put your general health at risk. You could end up spending hours in the dental chair and treatment may need to be ongoing. It is far simpler to find some method of cleaning in between your teeth that you know you can commit to using.

The post Is Flossing Really just a Waste of Time? appeared first on Periodontist in NYC of Manhattan Periodontics and Implant Dentistry.

How Tooth Loss Affects Your Bite

This is because tooth loss affects your remaining natural teeth, increasing the risk that they will move out of position towards the gap left by missing teeth. This not only affects the teeth adjacent to the gap, but also those that used to oppose your missing teeth as they will begin to drift towards the empty space, affecting the way your teeth bite together. This type of tooth movement can have a destabilizing effect on your teeth and any change the way your teeth bite together can lead to problems with your jaw joints or temporomandibular joints.

How Tooth Loss Can Affect Your Jaw Joints

Your jaw joints are called your temporomandibular joints and they hinge your lower jaw in place, enabling it to move from side to side and up and down. If your bite has been affected by tooth loss, it can be sufficient to place your jaw joints under pressure, causing inflammation and pain.  This pain can be quite considerable and could result in you waking up with headaches that don’t seem to respond to conventional treatments, and the pain can even radiate down towards your neck and shoulders or it may affect your ears, causing tinnitus.

Correcting the Damage Caused by Gum Disease and Tooth Loss

The first thing to do is to get treatment for any existing periodontal disease and it’s best to visit a periodontist specializing in gum disease, for example Dr. Navid Rahmani. An initial evaluation will also help determine the best way to approach any problems caused by teeth that are out of alignment. Sometimes it may be as simple as removing any high points on teeth that are only slightly out of occlusion so they bite together correctly. Otherwise it might be a matter of replacing old fillings or other restorations that have gone beyond their sell by date such as crowns or bridges. Every dental restoration needs replacing periodically and it’s important to do so as this helps protect your dental health. If your teeth are significantly out of position, you may need to consider orthodontic treatment Midtown Manhattan to reposition them and this is something that may need to be done before restoring any lost teeth. Then there is the matter of replacing any missing teeth.

By replacing any missing teeth, you’ll be preventing your remaining natural teeth from moving any more, restoring stability and structure to your mouth. One of the best ways to replace missing teeth is through dental implants and again it’s best to visit a practice that specializes in implant surgery, for example Manhattan Periodontics & Implant Surgery.

The post How Gum Disease Affect Your Bite appeared first on Periodontist in NYC of Manhattan Periodontics and Implant Dentistry.

Why Healthy Gums Matter

When imagining a healthy mouth, many people think of strong, white and healthy teeth, completely overlooking the fact that these teeth are supported by the gums. It doesn’t matter how good your teeth look if they aren’t supported properly by healthy and strong gums. Ideally, gums fit quite snugly around the teeth, sealing out bacteria in the mouth, preventing damage to the ligaments attached to your teeth and which secure them in the bony sockets. When gum disease (gum disease signs and symptoms) becomes sufficiently well advanced, mouth bacteria also have the potential to destroy bone surrounding your teeth.

What Should Healthy Gums Look like?

Healthy gums should be a nice, pale pink color, will be firm to touch and won’t bleed when you brush or floss (Read also: Gums Bleed When You Brush Teeth?). If you notice your gums are looking puffy or red, are perhaps swollen or bleed frequently when you brush then it’s possible you could have gum disease and this is where a yearly periodontal evaluation with a good periodontist such as Dr. Navid Rahmani can be invaluable. By having regular evaluations, you’ll be ensuring your gums are healthy and strong, supporting and protecting your teeth. The great thing about seeing a periodontist is that you can be sure you’ll be getting the highest quality examination and if you do need any treatment then it will be the most up-to-date and effective available today.

How Do Healthy Gums Help Protect My General Health?

These days there is an increasing amount of evidence showing strong links between healthy gums and a healthy body. In cases where people have advanced gum disease or periodontal disease, it’s been found they can be more at risk of developing serious health conditions, or if they already have health problems then gum disease can make it worse. While the exact links between gum health and general health aren’t quite known yet, there have been a sufficient number of clinical studies to show that healthy gums are important. One of the best investigated links is between gum health and diabetes as diabetics often have gum problems.

Bleeding Gums and Diabetes

When you have advanced gum disease, your gums often bleed frequently when brushed and these wounds are the perfect entry point for mouth bacteria to get into your bloodstream. Periodontal disease is an inflammatory condition (Read also: Periodontal Conditions Prevention) and these bacteria can then travel freely around your body creating new sites of inflammation. Diabetes is also an inflammatory disease and the presence of periodontal disease can make blood sugar levels harder to control. This is especially bad news for diabetics as poorly controlled blood sugar levels increase the amount of glucose in saliva, providing even more fuel for mouth bacteria.

If you even suspect you might have problems with your gums then now is a good time to contact Manhattan Periodontics & Implant Surgery to book that evaluation.

The post Healthy Gums Makes a Good New Year’s Resolution appeared first on Periodontist in NYC of Manhattan Periodontics and Implant Dentistry.

Prevent Missing Your Teeth with Periodontal Help, NYC

Periodontist is a dentist who has chosen to specialize in treating gum conditions and who has completed several years’ additional training after qualifying as a general dentist. You will find a periodontist is able to offer much more advanced treatments based on the latest and most cutting-edge techniques. They are also more likely to have specialized equipment to treat this disease, for example a dental laser. By choosing to get the best possible treatments for your gum disease, you will be reducing the risk of missing your teeth problems. You can rest assured that a periodontist such as Dr. Navid Rahmani will do everything possible to prevent tooth loss. The first thing he will want to do is to assess your teeth and gums to see the extent of the damage before recommending the most suitable treatment plan.

What Type of Procedures Are Used to Treat Periodontal Disease?

Treatments used can include surgical and nonsurgical procedures. One of the first things is to try to get the bacterial infection that causes gum disease under control, by removing as much of the bacteria and diseased tissue as possible. This can be done by deep cleaning the gums using a procedure called scaling and root planing and which may be combined with laser dentistry. First the gums are thoroughly cleaned out before laser dentistry is used to help kill off any remaining bacteria and to remove any tissues too badly diseased to recover and prevent missing your teeth.

Laser Treatment for Periodontal Gum Disease

Scaling and root planing is quite similar to having your teeth professionally cleaned except it takes the cleaning process a step further. Gum disease causes the gums to recede exposing the tooth roots and creating deep pockets in between the gums and teeth. Scaling and root planing cleans out these gum pockets and cleans the exposed tooth roots. Advanced laser dentistry helps to eliminate even more bacteria as the laser energy is useful in sterilizing the area being treated. At the same time the laser energy can be used to very precisely remove any diseased tissues. Once treatment is completed then Dr. Rahmani may choose to place antibiotics into the gum pockets to help carry on the process of killing off bacteria. Afterwards your gums will be able to heal more easily and should end up fitting more snugly around your teeth. This kind of treatment can be ongoing and it is important to follow any treatment plan provided by your periodontist as closely as possible, making sure you don’t miss any appointments.

There are also an extensive number of surgical procedures that can be used to treat and restore badly damaged gums and to replace bone or missing teeth that may have been destroyed by advanced periodontitis.

The post Does Having Periodontal Disease Lead to Missing Your Teeth? appeared first on Periodontist in NYC of Manhattan Periodontics and Implant Dentistry.

The Benefits of Using Lasers to Treat Gum Disease

Conventional, older style techniques for removing damaged gum tissues involve cutting the tissue away with a scalpel. Although effective, this can create discomfort during healing and the gums may be sore and swollen for quite some time. With advanced laser dentistry, tissue removal is far more precise as Dr. Rahmani can ensure only diseased gum tissues are taken away, leaving all the healthy tissues intact. At the same time, the energy produced by the laser automatically seals any small blood vessels that are cut during gum surgery so there is less bleeding, less discomfort and healing is faster with a decreased chance of infection.

As the laser removes the tissues, it also helps to sterilize the area being treated, so more bacteria are removed, increasing the effectiveness of treatment. The laser can also get right into deep gum pockets, helping to clear out bacteria so the gums are more able to heal. With laser dentistry, treatment should be faster and easier for patients to cope with and often there is no need for local anesthetic as this procedure is so much more comfortable than older style methods for treating gum disease (Read more: Sedation Dentistry).

Laser Dentistry – Safe and Effective Treatment

Our dental laser is extremely modern and well-maintained and Dr. Rahmani has received additional training in using this specialized equipment. You can be sure your laser treatment will be very safe and every precaution is taken to keep you comfortable both during and after treatment. Our particular laser is quite gentle, using a fine spray of water that helps to increase the efficacy of advanced laser dentistry while ensuring you benefit from a more comfortable experience.

Advanced Laser Dentistry for Gum Disease Treatment

There are many different treatments for gum disease and even if we don’t need to use advanced laser dentistry, you can rest assured we will make sure you do not feel pain during any procedure. Advanced gum disease or periodontitis is a very serious condition and it is always best to seek the advice of a specialist dentist, called a periodontist for this infection. Dr. Rahmani’s dental office is extremely well-equipped and his specialized training will ensure you get the best and most appropriate treatment to help restore gum health. If you even suspect you have gum disease, it is a good idea to book a proper evaluation with a periodontist and you do not need a referral from your general dentist to do this.

The post Advanced Laser Dentistry: Pain-Free Dental Experience appeared first on Periodontist in NYC of Manhattan Periodontics and Implant Dentistry.

Without treatment, periodontal disease will destroy the ligaments that help hold your teeth in their sockets, as well as the actual sockets themselves. Unfortunately, all too often, active periodontal disease can cause tooth loss. Fortunately, there is quite a lot we can do to help, here at Manhattan Periodontics & Implant Surgery.

How We Can Help

Our periodontist, Dr. Navid Rahmani is able to accurately diagnose active periodontal disease, before suggesting the most advanced treatments to help eradicate or control it, as well as procedures designed to help repair some of the damage. The first thing to do is to try to halt the progression of the disease by removing as much of the infection as we can. There are various surgical and non-surgical treatments that can be used to do this and which include the use of advanced laser surgery. Often we may combine several treatments to help provide the best results, for example scaling and root planing with laser dentistry.

How to Treat Active Periodontal Disease

Scaling and root planing is a treatment to deep clean the gums and any exposed tooth roots. These surfaces are mechanically cleaned using special hand tools, before the exposed root surfaces are smoothed or planed, a procedure that helps make it easier for the gums to reattach themselves to the teeth and a smooth surface is harder for bacteria to adhere to. Once this process is completed, we might use laser dentistry to help remove any badly damaged gum tissue and to help sterilize the gum pockets. Laser dentistry is a nice way to receive treatment as it is much more comfortable with fewer side effects such as bleeding or swelling and faster healing.

How to Repair Periodontal Disease

Once the disease is under control, we can also explore ways to help regenerate and replace lost tissues. There are a number of very sophisticated treatments that can be utilized by Dr. Rahmani and which can help rebuild lost bone and gum tissues using the most advanced regenerative materials. These treatments can be especially useful in preparation for dental implants to replace any teeth that may have been lost to this disease.

If dental implants are an option you are considering, then you may well need to have some treatment to replace bone or tissues lost to active periodontal disease. This will help ensure your new implants have adequate support and it will also make sure they look great.

Periodontal disease is a very destructive condition, but there are lots of things that we can do to help you overcome the effects. If you do have gum problems, then the sooner you seek professional care from a periodontist, the better and you do not need a referral from your general dentist to book an appointment.

The post Destructive Effects of Active Periodontal Disease appeared first on Periodontist in NYC of Manhattan Periodontics and Implant Dentistry.