Gum disease is an infection that progresses silently inside your mouth from day to day. Though there are many early warning signs the best approach to this infection is prevention. Your dental practitioner has no doubt filled you in on proper brushing and flossing, but the Periodontist Long Island has a little something extra you can do to keep your gums healthy.

According to a recent study published in the Journal of Periodontology your diet plays an important role in the prevention of gum disease. The study found that men and women with a calcium intake of fewer than 500 milligrams, or about half the recommended dietary allowance, were almost twice as likely to have periodontal diseases as measured by the loss of attachment of the gums from the teeth, especially for young adults in their 20s and 30s.

In addition to this study previous research has found vitamin C is another dietary need that plays a significant role in your oral care. Those studies showed that patients who consumed less than 60 milligrams of vitamin C each day were one and a half times more likely to develop severe gingivitis.

When you understand the role these two nutrients work in the body it’s no wonder they support healthy gums. Vitamin C boosts the body’s immune system in fighting off infection and calcium helps to build strong bones and repair soft tissue. When taken in accordance with the daily recommended dose and proper oral care you can dramatically reduce the risk of gum disease.

In addition to consuming healthy amounts of calcium and vitamin C diabetics are encouraged to limit sugar intake and drink plenty of water to help keep the mouth moist. To further protect yourself from gum disease monitor your mouth daily for early warning signs, this may include: bleeding gums, red or swollen gums, loose or missing teeth, persistent bad breath and sore gums.

If you notice signs of gum disease it’s important to seek treatment right away. If you’re looking for a Periodontist Long Island that offers an alternative to tradition surgery contact Dr. Scharf at (631) 661-6633 or visit him on the web at http://drscharf.com. He can treat gum disease with a laser rather than a scalpel.

Why are residents smiling? Americans all over the country are using their tax refunds for dental care!

Dental professionals from all over the country have been exceptionally busy through tax season. Periodontal plastic surgery has been on the rise and according to an online survey, conducted on the American Academy of Periodontology’s web site; one out of four periodontists polled said they performed periodontal plastic surgery during the months of April through June. For some the “extra” money has changed their social lives, but more importantly it’s played a significant role in their dental care, causing many residents of the area to visit their Long Island periodontist.

It’s an investment in the future of your health and your smile. Self image and confidence has been greatly improved by those having periodontal surgery. Gum recession can be reduced with surgery. Teeth have been replaced with dental implants and smiles have returned, improving the over all the health of their gums. Dental implants have changed the way people eat, speak and laugh, giving them back the quality of life they’ve lost.

Periodontal disease is serious and can lead to bone loss and cause you to loose your teeth. It can change your facial features and damage your health. Seeking to treat gum disease, Long Island residents have found they’ve been smiling more often. Gum reconstruction and other types of gum surgery improved the health of many Suffolk and Nassau County residents.

Dr. David. Scharf is the first Long Island periodontist to be trained and certified in LANAP (Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure) and has received extensive training in implantology. He’s also s a recognized expert in the field of dental implants on Long Island. He also specializes in tooth replacement, gum disease treatment and periodontal therapy. His conservative approach to gum disease treatment is done without a scalpel, without cutting and stitching, and without painful root exposure. He does it with a laser.

Don’t give up. There’s hope for those New Yorkers worried about Long Island Gum Disease. Don’t put it off any longer. Bring back your smile! Treat Gum Disease Long Island with Dr. Scharf’s amazing non surgical technique, LANAP. If you’re looking for an alternative to surgery call Dr. Scharf at (631) 661-6633 or visit him on the web at http://drscharf.com.

For people referred to a Chicago Periodontist who want an alternative that uses a laser, check out Dr. Michael Marcus who can treat Chicago Periodontist disease with a laser

If you are looking for a Bay area periodontist or a Silicon Valley Periodontist who uses a laser to treat Bay area Periodontist disease, call Dr. Barney Lim.

Long Island Periodontist Dr. David Scharf can treat gum disease with a laser rather than a scalpel. For people who need a periodontist on Long Island this is a real breakthrough. Here is the latest video from youtube.