New Laser Technology in the Fight Against Gum Disease

Gum Disease (Periodontitis) is a common condition that affects more than 50% of people over the age of 30. It often results in bleeding and swollen gums, persistent bad breath and the deterioration of the underlying structure that supports your teeth. Gum Disease is also the number one cause of tooth loss in adults.

Recent research has linked gum disease to a host of other serious health conditions including heart disease, stroke, cancer, premature births and diabetes. Early detection of periodontitis is critical as oral health plays an important role in total body health.

Fortunately, new technology called Periowave™ now exists that gives your dentist and dental hygienist a new tool in the fight against gum disease. We are pleased to now be able to offer you Periowave™ at [insert your clinic name].

Periowave™ is a quick and painless technology that works to kill the bacteria associated with periodontal diseases, without the promotion of antibiotic resistance. Periowave™ is a chairside treatment that takes about one minute per periodontal pocket and offers virtually no discomfort to the patient.

Periowave™ combines advanced non-thermal diode laser technology with wavelength-matched photosensitizers to target the pathogens and toxins associated with gum disease. Simply put, Periowave™ kills the bad bacteria and leaves the good ones behind.

Cerec

Our latest piece of technology, called CEREC, allows us to restore a damaged tooth with a crown or onlay in just one visit. An optical image of your broken down tooth is taken, the computer then designs and makes a restoration that is extremely precise and durable and is made out of a tooth coloured, biocompatible material.

Air Abrasion

As well as operating without the whine of a high speed turbine, air abrasion systems work without the friction and vibration that can cause pain and discomfort. Most patients find air abrasion procedures virtually painless even without anesthetics.

Digital x-rays

Digital x-rays are an extremely progressive addition to our dental office. Digital x-rays are computer generated images. These images require up to 90% less radiation than with conventional film type x-rays. Instead of using the traditional silver-oxide x-ray film that must be developed and then fixed in caustic and environmentally damaging solutions, the new system takes pictures via a small electronic sensor and it then instantaneously transmits a picture of the tooth onto the video monitor in the treatment room.