Gum Disease Treatment Lafayette LA

Why dangerous is gum disease?
I’ve read that gum disease can contribute to heart disease and even stroke. Is this true?
Yes. Recent medical research has caused many doctors to reach a startling conclusion: gum disease, stroke, and heart disease are linked. Since heart disease is usually fatal, it is clear that gum disease is a serious matter. The American Dental Association estimates that 8 out of 10 Americans have periodontal (gum) disease. If this were any other affliction, such as AIDS or tuberculosis, it would be considered an epidemic! Most dentists think it is just that. They also knew that gum disease would never be labeled epidemic because “no one ever dies from it.” The worst is that you lose your teeth. Not pleasant – but certainly not life threatening.
But that’s all changed.

The American Academy of Periodontology reports: “studies found periodontal infection may contribute to the development of heart disease, increase the risk of premature, underweight births, and pose a serious threat to people whose health is already compromised due to diabetes and respiratory diseases.” Periodontal disease is characterized by bacterial infection of the gums. These bacteria can travel into the bloodstream – straight to the heart.

Now the Good News
With advanced periodontal disease, the treatment is surgical. Gum surgery is never fun, but it is almost always successful in controlling the condition, and it’s usually covered by common insurance plans. With mild periodontal disease, there are very effective NON-surgical procedures which, coupled with improved dental hygiene, can virtually halt the spread of the disease. This, too, is usually covered under most dental insurance plans.

Dr. Samuel R. Moss specializes in the treatment of gum disease! Learn about the alternative to gum disease surgery! If you are concerned about your oral health, call us today for an appointment! 337-232-9937 Lafayette LA

Dental Office Lafayette LA

Dental Office Lafayette Louisiana
Dr. Samuel R. Moss, DDS & Associates
Tel: 337-232-9937
217 E. Kaliste Saloom Road, Suite 100,
Lafayette LA 70508
Web: samuelrmossdds.com


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TMJ Dentist Lafayette LA

What is a TMJ disorder?
TMJ stands for temporomandibular joint, your jaw joints. The pain, discomfort, or tenderness in or around the jaw joints is called a TMJ disorder.

Signs that you might have a TMJ disorder are:
• Facial pain or tenderness
• Jaw pain
• Pain in or around the ears
• Neck pain
• Jaw stiffness
• Discomfort while chewing
• Headaches
• Difficulty opening and closing the mouth
• Jaw “locking up”
• Jaw makes a clicking sound
• Teeth that don't come together properly when eating or chewing

There are a variety of treatment options for TMJ. Be sure to ask your dentist about these.

Learn more about TMJ Disorder and dental treatments available at our dental office in Lafayette LA.

Dental Office Lafayette Louisiana
Dr. Samuel R. Moss, DDS & Associates
Tel: 337-232-9937
217 E. Kaliste Saloom Road, Suite 100, Lafayette LA 70508

Laser Gum Treatment - Avoid Gum Surgery

Avoid Gum Surgery with Laser Treatment!
Dr. Moss and Dr. Sherman are licensed to practice the laser assisted new attachment procedure (LANAP™), a minimally invasive method of treating gum disease. LANAP is a laser-assisted procedure certified by the FDA for treatment of periodontitis or gum disease. You may have heard about or experienced the remarkable results from laser treatments for vision correction and other medical procedures. Now, that same technology is revolutionizing dentistry! With LANAP, gum disease can be treated successfully without scalpels or sutures, so healing and recovery is generally faster and less painful than traditional gum surgery. If you’ve been told you need gum surgery, but have been putting it off, let us show you how easy your treatment really can be.

Visit our main web site to learn more about our dental care services we provide in and around Lafayette LA.

White Dental Fillings Lafayette LA

No Mercury! No Metals! No Kidding!

For years, the silver-mercury amalgam was the standard filling material used in dental practices, and many practices still use it. While they are a reasonable restoration, amalgams have certain shortcomings. Metal does not bond well to teeth, so decay can and does eventually leak into the tooth. But the biggest reason many of our patients are choosing the white bonded fillings has to do with the way they look. Many people just don’t want an ugly black plug in their teeth. We offer modern, state-of-the-art restorations that are a natural-looking white, contain no metals, and can actually strengthen your teeth. They also bond very tightly with the healthy part of the tooth so there is much less chance of decay in the future.

Call our Lafayette LA dental office today to learn more about the dental treatment services we offer! Dr. Samuel R. Moss, DDS & Associates - Tel: 337-232-9937