The Laser Dental Group

As we reach the end of the year, we would like to remind you to take advantage of any dental insurance benefits that you may have left before they expire. While treatment is never dictated by insurance, if you have treatment that you have not scheduled, or are experiencing any dental concerns at all — now is a great time to come in before the year is over. Don't let your insurance company keep your benefits.  If you don't lose them you lose them! Your dental health is our number one priority. In addition to the dental benefit that you may have, we also accept the CareCredit SM healthcare credit card to help you manage any additional costs. With CareCredit, you’ll enjoy these benefits: Special financing options* Convenient monthly payments Credit decision received almost immediately Do you have flexible spending account with your employer?  Most FSA's or Healthcare Spending Accounts also run out at the end of the year.  If you haven't uti...

Gingival hypertrophy also known as gingival overgrowth or enlargements are manifestations of gingivitis, which is an inflammation of the gums.  When left untreated, this can lead to advanced periodontal disease, tooth decay and the eventual loss of teeth.  Since this disease is painless, most patients are not even aware that it exists. Much of the cause of this disease can be traced to irritation from dental restorations, chronic plaque and tarter build-up and localized bacterial acidic byproducts that form from bacteria metabolizing food stuffs trapped in that site.  The affected gum tissues typically show increased fluid in the cells, edema or swelling caused by fluids and gum overgrowth.  This condition is a perfect breeding ground for bacteria and a potential site for systemic bacterial infiltration.   Research between systemic diseases and periodontal diseases is ongoing. While a link is not conclusive, some studies indicate that severe gum disease...