Dental News - North Carolina

If you are considering traditional gum disease surgery, contact our office in Raleigh, NC to learn about the laser gum surgery alternative. The Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure (LANAP®) can successfully treat your periodontal disease with less pain and less downtime. Our periodontist in Raleigh, NC and can restore your healthy gums in a few brief, convenient sessions.

Implant dentistry restores the appearance and function of your missing teeth with dental implants in Raleigh, NC. Our dentists in Raleigh, NC utilize dental implants to replace a single missing tooth, multiple missing teeth, or even a full set of teeth. Dental implants can also be used to anchor a dental bridge or lend security to your dentures with implant supported dentures. Our dentists in Apex, NC can restore your smile and your confidence.

• A. Pocket depth is measured
• B. The first pass with the laser removes bad bacteria and diseased tissue
• C. Scaling takes place to remove difficult calculus deposits
• D. The laser's second pass to promote coagulation & healing
• E & F. The gum disease tissue goes through the healing process
• G. The pocket is fully healed and attached