Non-Surgical Gum Disease Treatment in Long Island, NY
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Don’t like the sound of dental surgery? Neither do we!
Dr. David R. Scharf offers nonsurgical options. Laser perioscopy can be used for gum disease instead of conventional “cut and stitch” surgery. Ask about the LANAP procedure!
No other periodontist on Long Island provides more options to treat gum disease nonsurgically than Dr. Scharf. Many people think that a trip to the periodontist means gum surgery, but times have changed, and many procedures that used to involve “cut and stitch” techniques can now be performed with a laser. Dr. Scharf is Long Island’s first choice for healthy gums without surgery.
Patients who want nonsurgical services routinely select Dr. Scharf’s office for the level of expertise he brings to periodontal care. Dr. Scharf was the first periodontist on Long Island, NY, to treat gum disease with perioscopy and the first periodontist on Long Island to use the Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure (LANAP) to replace “cut and stitch” gum surgery.
Nonsurgical treatment methods depend upon the type of disease the patient has and how far the condition has progressed.
Tooth Scaling and Root Planing
Cleaning the teeth below the gum line is an important part of periodontic treatment. Antibiotics or irrigation with antimicrobials (chemical agents or mouth rinses) may be recommended to help control the growth of bacteria that create toxins and cause periodontitis. In some cases, Dr. Scharf may place antibiotic fibers in the periodontal pockets after scaling and planing to control infection and encourage normal healing.
Laser Gum Treatment
When deep pockets between teeth and gums are present, it is difficult for dentists to thoroughly remove plaque and tartar. Most patients find it close to impossible to keep these pockets clean and free of plaque. Rather than use “cut and stitch” gum surgery to access and clean out these pockets, Dr. Scharf uses the Periolase laser to reduce the pockets.
Home Care After Treatment
Taking care of your teeth at home after periodontal treatment is a big deal if you want to keep your mouth healthy and avoid more problems down the road. The treatment gets your gums back on track, but it’s your daily brushing, flossing, and any special rinses your periodontist recommends that help keep things that way. If you neglect home care, harmful bacteria can sneak back in and cause more gum issues, bone loss, or even lead to losing teeth. Sticking to a solid home care routine makes a huge difference and helps you hang on to the results of your treatment for the long haul.
Long Island, NY, LANAP Treatment
ADDRESS:
98 East Main Street
Babylon, NY 11702
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PHONE: (631) 661-6633
OFFICE HOURS:
- Monday: 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM
- Tuesday: 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM