Before people with gum disease had 2 choices:

1. Have their gums cut and stitched up in surgery
2. Lose their teeth!

There is hope and I am here to help you find the facts…so that you can treat your gum disease without the scalpel, without sewing, without all the gum recession, root exposure and pain that comes with conventional “cut and stitch” gum surgery.

Life is too good to be worried about a condition that can be corrected. Eat, socialize and most of all smile without the worry about your teeth and gums. Your teeth are important, and the last thing you want is to lose them.

But you do not want your gums cut either. That is why I am on a mission to get this message out to others, and tell the world about what is available to them. YES, you can have your cake and eat it too. You can treat gum disease and avoid “cut and sew” gum surgery.

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If you or someone you know suffers from:

• Bone loss
• Pyorrhea
• Loose teeth
• Shifting teeth
• Bad breath from gum disease
• Red, swollen or tender gums
• Separating teeth
• Pus around the teeth
• A change in the fit of a partial denture
• Receding gums or longer-looking teeth
• Bleeding from brushing/flossing/eating
• Teeth fitting together differently

Or if you or someone you know has been told that surgery is needed to treat gum disease…then I have the right dentist for you.

You have been putting off that visit to the dentist. And now you found out that gum disease is more than just the risk of losing teeth or the wasting away of jaw bone or a change in your facial features. See, not only are these symptoms inconvenient and scary, there are serious medical consequences to not getting your gum disease taken care of.

Gum disease has actually been associated with increased risk of:

• Heart attack
• Stroke
• Alzheimer’s disease
• Pancreatic cancer
• Coronary artery disease
• Respiratory problems
• Poorly controlled diabetes
• Premature births for women
• And more…

But here’s the good news: Laser Periodontal Therapy can treat your gum disease without the cutting, stitching, root exposure, cold sensitivity or the many expensive dentist visits associated with “cut and stitch” gum surgery.

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Compared with “cut and stitch” gum surgery, Laser Periodontal Therapy provides:

• Less chance of pain after treatment
• A less invasive option with no scalpels, no stitching, and nominal bleeding
• Faster treatment with fewer visits
• Gums are not lifted up, so no exposing of the bone
• Less chance of recession, sensitive teeth or spaces between the teeth
• A less expensive alternative to “cut and stitch” regenerative periodontal surgery
• Plus many more benefits.

So, if having strong, healthy teeth is important, why not take care of the problem?

Most of the time, it is because of fear or maybe you did not know you had other options. That is why we have created a free ebook and video revealing:

“Secrets of Treating Gum Disease Without A Scalpel Revealed”

Warning: Do not even think of scheduling your surgery until you read this

Get the free ebook and video

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Laser Periodontal Therapy benefits adults of all ages. It may just be the solution you are looking for.

We would be pleased to answer any questions regarding Laser Periodontal Therapy. We are here to better educate you, so you can make the right decision about your dental health.

What Dr. Scharf Provides

For 20+ years as a periodontist, I have seen how tartar, plaque and poor dental hygiene have progressively led to bacteria-infected gums, loose teeth, loss of bone in the mouth and serious health risks.

For years, “cut and stitch” surgery has been the only option—and a potentially painful one. Now, you have a less painful, less costly treatment option.

This free ebook and video will show you in clear, simple terms…

“Secrets of Treating Gum Disease Without A Scalpel Revealed”

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Including:

• From simple tartar to painful periodontitis – a progressive journey.

• What are you at risk for? And it’s not just tooth loss!

• What does traditional surgery entail? The cutting and the costs.

• How the patented and FDA approved protocol can eliminate your gum disease.

• Getting insurance and financing help.

• Testimonials from people like you. Skeptics and believers alike trust the laser.

Gum disease worsens if not treated. Put a stop to it now. Do not delay.

Get the free ebook and video entitled

“Secrets of Treating Gum Disease Without A Scalpel Revealed”

Warning: Do not even think of scheduling your surgery until you read this

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If you are like me and coffee is one of your favorite and irreplaceable beverages, then the information in this article will definitely interest you.  I don’t know how you feel, but when I hear TV or radio commercials go on and on about how bad coffee drinking is for your teeth, my feathers definitely get ruffled!  Yes, I know what they say about the staining that coffee and tea cause on the teeth but I recently read an article that said something positive about coffee…it actually decreases tooth decay!

Americans Love Their Coffee

Statistics show that about 54% of Americans are coffee drinkers.  The statistics also show that most of them don’t really know much about the good or bad effects of coffee on their dental health.  So, if you are among the uninformed group, like I was until recently, then don’t feel badly because you are not alone.

Several Studies Support the Findings

There are a number of studies have been done that involved using roasted and unroasted Arabica and roasted and unroasted Robusta coffee beans.  They evaluated and tested each sample against S. mutans, the bacteria that is responsible for tooth decay.  They found that the coffee beans became antibacterial against the S. mutans!  The coffee beans didn’t prevent the growth of the bacteria that causes tooth decay but they did prevent the bacteria from adhering to the teeth and being absorbed by the teeth.    The results revealed that both the roasted Arabica and unroasted Arabica and the roasted Robusta and the unroasted Robusta coffee beans performed pretty much the same except that the roasted variety samples appeared to be more active against the S. mutan bacteria.

What This Means to Java Drinkers

Basically, what this means to those of us who need and enjoy our daily dose of java is this:  drink on!  Go ahead and enjoy those cups of coffee and know that you are protecting your teeth from the adherence of those nasty decay producing bacteria to your teeth.  You still need to be concerned about the staining that is occurring but you can treat that with either home whitening kits or the preferred professional whitening treatments done by your dentist or hygienist.

If you suspect that you have tooth decay or gum disease of any type, see your Long Island Periodontist for an evaluation and treatment.  Call Dr. Scharf at (631)661-6633 and ask him how he can treat gum disease with a laser instead of a scalpel.

Advertising exists everywhere you look…they advertise cars, clothes, restaurants, medical procedures, medications, etc. There is a huge amount of media publicity about dental health in every magazine or newspaper that you pick up.  You can find out how to whiten your teeth to produce that dazzling smile that you see in celebrity photos but did you know that all that whitening stuff may not help your teeth look their best if you have periodontal disease?  Millions of people in the United States suffer from periodontal or gum disease and don’t even know it!  Let’s talk a little bit about some of the more prevalent signs of gum disease.

From the American Dental Association

Here are some of the more prevalent signs of gum disease, as determined by the American Dental Association.  Do you or a member of your family suffer from any of these?

• Gums that bleed easily, or are swollen, red or tender.  This is probably one of the earliest signs that you will notice.  I would reference here the “pink” toothbrush as a way most people will notice this sign.
• Gums that are receding from the teeth.  This sign demonstrates a more progressive stage of gum disease and should be be treated as soon as possible.
• Frequent bad breath or a bad taste in your mouth.  This comes from the bacteria that are lurking in the crevices around your teeth between the gum tissue and the tooth.  This can be present regardless of your brand of toothpaste.
• Loosening or separating of permanent teeth.  This particular sign means that deep damage is likely occurring that is causing bone loss.  This is significant because your teeth are anchored in the bones of the jaw.
• A change in the way teeth align when you bite.  This sign usually indicates, like the loosening or separating mentioned above, deeper and more advanced damage to the underlying boney structure of the jaw.
• A change in the way dentures fit.  This one also indicates deep boney structure changes that accompanies severe periodontal disease.  This causes the support of the denture plate to decrease which adds to the discomfort of a poor or worsening fit.

If you or any member of your family experiences any or all of these signs, scheduling an appointment for evaluation and treatment is vital to protecting your oral health.  Your Long Island Periodontist can identify and treat periodontal problems.  Call Dr. Scharf at (631)661-6633 or visit him online at http://drscharf.com and let him explain how he can treat gum disease with a laser instead of a scalpel.

There is some pretty important information for diabetics and their families that I want to pass along.  If you or a member of your family has been diagnosed with diabetes, then you may wish to consider the state of your dental or oral health.  I’m sure your doctor or nurse has already discussed the risks associated with diabetics and diseases of all types.  But there is another risk you need to be aware of — periodontal disease in the diabetic.

Diabetics at Risk for Many Diseases

Yes, it is true that the human body has an amazing immune system that was created to work very efficiently to protect us from infections and disease processes. This amazing immune system becomes compromised in the diabetic patient.  The human immune system is composed of white blood cells that are call neutrophils.  These neutrophils have the dubious honor of having the sole responsibility of surrounding bacteria and neutralizing them.  And, this job is done quite well in the healthy patient.  However, when blood sugars are uncontrolled, things don’t work efficiently anymore.

The Uncontrolled Diabetic

 

If you aren’t controlling your blood sugars very well, your health will suffer in many ways that don’t always present themselves early on.  As we mentioned above, the neutrophils are the good guys that round up and dispose of the bad guys in your body.  When the blood sugars are too high, the good guys no longer recognize the bad guys and, therefore, can’t or don’t have any control over the rogue bacteria roaming all over your body.  When these offending bacteria are present in gum tissue, if the neutrophils don’t recognize and dispose of them, then they spread and increase the pocketing in your gum tissue.  These “pockets” are measured by the dentist or hygienist and are the distance measured between the top of the gum line and the underlying attachment to the bone.  The deeper the pocket, the more advanced and severe the gum disease.  This reduces the support for the teeth and the teeth begin to loosen.

Keep Your Neutrophils Happy

By maintaining good blood sugar control, your enable your good guys, the neutrophils, to work the way they were designed to work.  They can protect you from infections and other disease processes.  If you or a member of your family suffer from diabetes, it is in your best interest to get an evaluation of your dental health.  Your Periodontist on Long Island can identify and treat periodontal or gum disease.  Call Dr. Scharf at (631) 661-6633 or check him out online at http:/drscharf.com and let him tell you how he can treat gum disease with a laser instead of a scalpel.

 

 

 

 

 

Did you know that there is a link between oral health care and psychology? Well, neither did I until recently when I read a very interesting article that describes how they are intermingled. Let me share with you what I learned from this article about periodontal disease and psychology.

It Starts with Fear

The primary source of this fear element seems to emanate from stories told by people who have chosen to “embellish” descriptions about their experiences. These stories frequently are told within earshot of children or young adults and the “seeds” of fear are implanted. This powerful element of fear causes many issues as parents attempt to get their children to dental appointments. It also causes the dental professional to employ a significant amount of psychology when dealing with these children to allay the fear in them.

Fear Reaches Into Adulthood

This strong element of fear becomes an issue as the child matures, often resulting in extreme avoidance of all dental professionals. It is seems to come from the perception that there is no control, which increases the feeling or perception of helplessness. These perceptions emanate from our limbic or primitive emotion system and “require reasonable and logical executive level cognition to overcome”. The sad fact is that many people do not have what it takes to overcome this powerful fear element.

Fewer Trips to Dentist

As this fear increases, the patient finds that they avoid trips to dental professionals at all costs. These are the same professionals who can help manage and treat oral health issues caused by the lack of dental care. The chronic stress that exists causes changes in the pH balance of the saliva which can result in tooth decay. All of this can cause further deterioration of one’s oral health, resulting in gum disease. Ultimately, the poor oral health can cause some pretty major health conditions to develop and flourish.

Far Reaching Affects

As you can see, the fear that develops and the psychology behind it, can become even larger issues as we age, to the point of decreased general overall health linked to poor dental hygiene. It is vital that you begin training your children early in life and provide positive encouragement and experiences for your children so that this inevitable fear element can be kept at a minimum as they age. If you haven’t been able to begin this vital training for your children, or if there is someone in your family, adult or child, who has or is suspected to have periodontal disease, your Periodontist on Long Island can help. Call Dr Scharf at (631) 661-6633 or pay him a visit online at http://drscharf.com and let him explain how he can treat gum disease with a laser rather than a scalpel.