August 22nd is National Tooth Fairy Day, and as it gets closer, you may feel particularly conscious that kids are not the only ones who lose teeth. If you are among the many adults with gum disease in Dallas, TX, your dentist or periodontist may have advised that if quick interventions are not taken, complications may cause you to lose your teeth because your gums can no longer support them.
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The Center for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that up to 50% of Americans over the age of 30 have periodontal gum disease. Typical symptoms of gum disease may include bleeding gums, receding
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Dental lasers play an increasingly important role in periodontology. They provide highly effective treatments for procedures such as closed curettage, gingivoplasty, gum pigmentation removal, crown lengthening, and more.
At his office in Plano, TX, Dr. Cueva is able to perform laser gum surgery utilizing the Lightwalker laser system. This laser gum treatment does not require a scalpel or sutures. Instead, Dr. Cueva uses this specially designed tool throughout this procedure.
Getting a consultation about this innovative laser gum surgery is an excellent way to mark National Tooth Fairy Day as an adult and do something proactive about your oral health. If you live in or are visiting Dallas, TX, contact our office in Plano, TX for a consultation with Dr. Cueva soon and see how you could save your natural teeth and stop the spread of gum disease while enjoying a healthier smile and gums.
