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.

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Are You a Nervous Patient? We Can Help…

We use the latest and most advanced sedation techniques to keep you comfortable during treatment. When you first visit our dental office, Dr. Navid Rahmani will gently examine your mouth to assess if you have gum disease and can then recommend the most suitable course of treatment. This initial visit will also give you an opportunity to discuss your dental fears and it is important to remember that no treatment will be provided at this point and that it will be merely an examination that you can stop at any time.

Sedation Dentistry Can Help Fight Dental Fears

Sedation dentistry is a way of ensuring you feel relaxed enough to receive dental treatment. This can also be useful for anyone who intends to have a lot of treatment in one appointment or who is thinking about having multiple dental implants inserted. You might also hear sedation dentistry being called sleep dentistry even though this isn’t quite technically true. While sedation dentistry will keep you relaxed, you should be able to still communicate with Dr. Rahmani and our dental team during your treatment but you are unlikely to remember very much about treatment once the sedative has worn off. It all depends on the degree of sedation provided, as for example you can have minimal sedation where you will be fully relaxed but awake, or deeper sedation where you will feel quite sleepy but we will still be able to wake you during treatment.

Best Treatments for Gum Disease in NYC

If you do indeed have periodontal or gum disease then you can rest assured that you will receive the best possible treatment as Dr. Rahmani is a periodontist in Midtown Manhattan, NYC and is best qualified to treat your gums. We will ensure that every treatment is given in a very gentle manner and it’s quite possible we may recommend laser dentistry as part of your treatment plan. Our dental laser is one of the most advanced on the market and we often recommend this type of treatment as it is very gentle and non-invasive and can be much easier for nervous patients to cope with. Afterwards healing times are faster and there is less discomfort. If you require surgery then we offer a range of the most advanced techniques that will help restore your gum health. Quite often we find patients who were previously nervous about visiting a dentist find it easier as time goes on, particularly as their dental health is restored and they are able to overcome their dental fears and phobias about treatment.

Dental fears are incredibly common and you will find our dental team is extremely sympathetic towards anyone with this problem. There is no need to feel anxious just because you haven’t seen a dentist in a while as we just want to make sure you have healthy gums and a nice smile.

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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.

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