595 Chestnut Ridge Road, Suite 7
Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey 07677
Monday 8:30AM–5PM
Tuesday 9:30AM–6PM
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 8:30AM–5PM
Friday 8:30AM–4:30PM
Saturday & Sunday Closed
Q: Is it normal to have LANAP done before trying planing and scaling? Can dentists do scaling/planing or only periodontists? A: The best qualified professional to do any periodontal therapy is a Periodontist. The LANAP protocol includes scaling and root planing. In our laser periodontal practice, if a patient has a diagnosed periodontal condition, we
Q: I just had osseous surgery for gum disease. Do I need to have scale planing too? A: If someone has osseous surgery, they should not need scaling and root planing in the same location.
Q: How does a mouth tray help in dealing with periodontal disease? A: If you mean a mouth guard, that’s a piece of plastic that fits over the teeth which prevents you from grinding and clenching them. Grinding and clenching results in what is called occlusal trauma. If you have preexisting gum disease, it makes
Q: Do you recommend the use of a perio tray for gum disease? A: We don’t use that as a routine procedure in our office because the therapeutic model that we follow makes it unnecessary. We use laser treatment and certain rinses. We’re not big on the perio tray.
Q: Is there a periodontal treatment for severe dry mouth? A: Usually, dry mouth is a side-effect of medications. There are medications to enhance salivary flow. In some rare cases a disease causes this condition. It can be diagnosed through a blood test. We do see an increase in periodontal disease in these patients.