In Celebration of Dental Hygiene Month, Dr. Andres Sanchez Educates Gum Disease Patients on Minimally-Invasive Laser Treatment at Eden Prairie, MN Practice
Eden Prairie, MN (PRWEB) October 19, 2015 -- In honor of National Dental Hygiene Month this October, Dr. Andres Sanchez is reminding individuals with gum disease of the importance of seeking treatment for the condition. Periodontal disease can affect teeth adversely, leading to tooth loss; it also has been linked to serious systemic health problems. Fortunately, people who visit Dr. Sanchez for laser dentistry in Eden Prairie, MN, can often avoid these unwanted outcomes.
Periodontal disease causes various, adverse health effects, due to its introduction of harmful toxins within the body. Some toxins may stem directly from the bacterial infection, while others are produced when the body is combating the condition. These toxins may cause the gums to retract from the teeth, producing pockets which harbor more bacteria. As gum disease advances to periodontitis, these toxins become more detrimental to the bone and tissue which anchors the teeth, potentially leading to tooth loss. Periodontal disease may also cause inflammation within the entire body, since harmful bacteria can enter the bloodstream through the gums. According to research, victims of periodontal disease develop a higher risk for serious illnesses, including heart disease and pancreatic cancer. With the increase of these risks, Dr. Sanchez encourages patients to use National Dental Hygiene Month as an opportunity to seek treatment.
Dr. Sanchez offers the LANAP® protocol as a convenient alternative to traditional gum surgery. During this procedure, Dr. Sanchez uses the FDA-cleared PerioLase® MVP-7™ laser to eradicate gum disease, while leaving healthy tissue untouched. This procedure assists in protecting remaining healthy gum tissue, while also stimulating regeneration in the damaged bone tissue, thereby lowering the risk of tooth loss. Patients typically experience little bleeding or pain after visiting Dr. Sanchez for laser dentistry in Eden Prairie, MN. Additionally, this treatment does not require sutures, with the sterilizing effects of the laser assisting in the prevention of infection. Consequently, patients are unlikely to experience lingering complications.
People who are interested in improving their health with laser dentistry in Eden Prairie, MN, can visit Dr. Sanchez’s website to learn more or request appointments. Patients are also welcome to contact Dr. Sanchez’s office directly to schedule consultations.
About the Practice
PerioWest is a periodontal practice offering personalized dental care for patients in Eden Prairie, MN and the Twin Cities areas. Dr. Andres R. Sanchez received his Certificate & Master’s Degree in Periodontics from the prestigious Mayo Clinic in Minnesota in 2004. He is a Board-Certified with the American Board of Periodontology. In addition, Dr. Sanchez has been involved as a primary author in more than ten scientific papers published in major periodontal and implant dentistry journals. To learn more about Dr. Sanchez and the services he provides, please visit his website at http://www.periowestmn.com or call (952) 479-4705.
Mary Knellinger, Progressive Dental Marketing, http://www.progressivedentalmarketing.com, +1 (727) 286-6211 Ext: 127, [email protected]
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