Downey, CA (PRWEB) April 13, 2012
Dr. Michael Duncker, a leading dentist in Downey, CA, recently introduced the revolutionary LANAP Laser Gum Disease Treatment to his practice in an effort to negate the negative attitude towards traditional periodontal disease treatments. Despite recent research which has linked gum disease with harmful systemic effects like heart disease, diabetes, pancreatic cancer, and low-birth-weight or premature babies many people avoid periodontal disease treatments because gum surgery is often invasive and painful.
Traditional gum disease surgery requires the doctor to cut the gums in order to clean the area and remove the diseased tissue. However, during the procedure, healthy tissue may also be removed thus lowering the gum line. A lowered gum line can result in aesthetic issues for the patient as well as an increased sensitivity to hot or cold foods. After the surgery, patients often describe experiencing moderate to severe pain and discomfort and many require days off of work to recover.
The LANAP procedure is minimally invasive and requires no cutting or sutures like traditional gum surgery. Instead, this periodontal laser surgery zaps away bad bacteria from the gums without harming the healthy tissue. The laser operates at a wavelength that pinpoints the diseased tissue and removes it without harming the gum tissue nearby. And, because it works using laser light technology, there are no scalpels or cutting involved. This means less gum recession and less pain after the surgery than with traditional treatments for gum disease.
The best part about LANAP are the results, says Dr. Michael Duncker. For the first time we are able to get fantastic, long-term results that are predictable. I am now able to save a patients natural teeth that in the past I would have deemed helpless. And, not only am I saving my patients teeth, Im also saving them pain and money in the long run compared to traditional gum surgery.
Dr. Michael C. Duncker has been practicing dentistry for over 30 years. He graduated with a B.A. from USC and received his dental training from UCLA. Dr. Duncker practices cosmetic, laser surgery, and general dentistry. He is also certified in selective orthodontics.
Visit http://www.DowneyLanap.com or call 562-287-5244 for more information about LANAP Laser Gum Surgery or Dental Implants. Dr. Dunckers office is located at 8500 Florence Avenue, Suite 100 in Downey, CA 90240.
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Redondo Beach, CA (PRWEB) November 09, 2011
At his cosmetic dentistry practice in Torrance, CA, Dr. Michael Fulbright says he has observed a growing number of patients elect combined procedures for a comprehensive smile makeover. Often pairing teeth whitening, porcelain veneers, Invisalign?, and other cosmetic enhancements, Dr. Fulbright says smile makeovers have been on the rise in the past five years as patients continue to desire the aesthetically-focused smiles portrayed by the media and reality makeover TV shows. A recent statistic by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) reports that teeth whitening procedures have increased by 300% in the past five years and porcelain veneers by 250%. Dr. Fulbright says the increase is likely a result of patients becoming aware of the benefits of combining procedures and minimizing the number of visits required to achieve the desired results.
Dr. Fulbright says that cosmetic dental procedures on the whole have risen at his practice from corrective treatments such as clear braces to cosmetic enhancements like teeth whitening. The latest AACD member poll expects further popularity of teeth whitening, as 77% of member dentists predict it to be the top office procedure for 2011. Dr. Fulbright says teeth whitening is already one of the more popular procedures included in a smile makeover at his practice and will only continue to grow as it receives more national recognition.
Regardless of whether patients are seeking a full smile makeover or just a single procedure like teeth whitening, Dr. Fulbright says choosing an experienced and caring dental practice is the most important contributor to achieving the best results. According to Dr. Fulbright, the most important thing to look for when choosing a cosmetic dentist for a smile makeover procedure is whether they are affiliated with the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD). This demonstrates that the dentist has had the necessary training to perform these procedures and is being held to the highest standards in the field. Also, asking for or looking at before and after photos of similar procedures is a good way to see if the doctor can meet your needs.
About Dr. Michael Fulbright
Michael Fulbright DDS earned an undergraduate degree in Biology from the University of California at Irvine and a degree in Dental Hygiene from the University of Southern California (USC). He continued his dental education at the School of Dentistry at USC, receiving his Doctorate in Dental Surgery in 2000. Dr. Fulbright also received post-graduate training from UCLA in the Advanced Aesthetic Continuum and recently completed a one-year residency in oral implantology at the Pacific Implant Institute in Vancouver, BC. He is the affiliate dentist for the Murad Inclusive Health Center as well as a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the American Dental Association, and the California Dental Association.
Located at 1815 Via El Prado, Ste. 200 in Redondo Beach, CA, Dr. Fulbright can be contacted at (310) 593-2137. He can also be reached at fulbrightdental.com or facebook.com/FulbrightDental.
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