Farber Center for Periodontics & Dental Implants

 

Dental Implants Have Advantages, Here’s What You Need to Know

If you have dentures chances are they might not be working well for you. You hesitated about dental implants initially but now have decided they might be the right choice for you. If you’re in this situation, you aren’t alone in wondering if it’s possible to upgrade from dentures to dental implants? And if yes, what’s involved in making the switch? No matter whether or not you’ve just decided to find out more, or have been thinking about this for a while, Farber Center can help. Our Long Island locations in Hauppauge and Medford have complete information for patients.

First, a quick recap about dentures: patients may have selected dentures over dental implants for several reasons. They are readily available and generally involve a shorter recovery time than a dental implant procedure. Also, the cost is lower, which alone can be a significant deciding factor for many patients. But often it doesn’t take too long before patients become unhappy with their dentures. Problems include slipping, especially while eating, and the need to apply a lot of adhesive. Removing them at night can be uncomfortable if your denture cream has bonded tightly by then. You also may be noticing changes in the shape of your face, which for many people, affects self-esteem and confidence.

With Implants, You’ll Have a Firmer Bite and More the Feel of Natural Teeth

Upgrading from dentures to dental implants can improve your oral health and offers several advantages. First and most importantly, implants are permanently attached because they are placed in your jawbone similar to natural teeth. They also help reduce or prevent bone loss because as they heal your bone fuses to them. When you’re eating, food won’t get trapped the way it does under dentures — eliminating sources of discomfort or irritation. With dental implants, you’ll also have a firm bite, which means eating all the food you enjoy, including biting into corn-on-the-cob and apples.

In many ways, implants offer the advantages of natural teeth. Also, cleaning them, including frequent brushing and flossing, is the same. If you’ve worn dentures for some time, or have had significant bone loss, you’ll need an initial exam and potentially bone restoration. If you do need bone added, Farber Center can help. We strive to provide the best dental implants Long Island has to offer, and it means all related services that may be necessary. We provide traditional bone grafting and FDA-cleared laser procedures capable of treating periodontal disease and regenerating bone. You’ll receive information on all treatments that might help you.

Have You Heard About All-on-4 Implants for Full-Mouth Tooth Replacement?

One of the most exciting options for denture-wearing patients who want to upgrade to implants is the All-on-4 system. It anchors an entire row of replacement teeth to only four implants. It may help you avoid the need for bone grafting and speed up your treatment time because the implants can be placed where there is sufficient bone depth. The All-on-4 procedure, also known as 1DaySmile, is an increasingly popular option and reduces cost and treatment time compared to individual dental implants. Most patients are much more comfortable with All-on-4 than dentures, and you’ll have a firmer bite and be eating the foods you love — not to mention great looks that will boost your self-esteem.

Not everyone prefers the same thing, and it’s why becoming a patient at a dental practice like Farber Center for Periodontics and Dental Implants can help expand your options. We are dedicated to offering patients the broadest possible range of choices and provide everything under one roof. Founded by Dr. Alan Farber, the center is dedicated to saving teeth. But when keeping them isn’t possible, we offer a full range of replacement options. If you’re in Long Island, we are located in Hauppauge and Medford, and many of our patients drive the short distance to us from Nassau County. We’re always pleased to answer questions and provide information. If you’re ready to upgrade from dentures to dental implants, contact us today.

 

 

Are You Doing the Best Job Brushing and Flossing Your Teeth?

Highly effective home care, including frequent brushing and daily flossing, is your best means of slowing or preventing tooth decay and gum (periodontal) disease. When combined with routine dental cleanings and check-ups, you’ll maintain your oral health and support better whole-body health. It’s essential to rid your mouth of plaque and bacteria daily to avoid tooth loss and gingivitis (gum disease). If it’s been a while since you’ve had a refresher about tooth brushing and flossing, read on for tips and information about how to do a better job. Your teeth and gums will thank you.

Also, when you visit Farber Center for your dental cleanings and check-ups, we’ll take extra steps to help you do your best at home. If you’re discovering us for the first time, we are a Long Island periodontal and dental implant center with locations in Hauppauge and Medford, NY. When you visit us for a cleaning, our dental hygienists often will apply a plaque disclosing agent to highlight areas needing more attention as you brush. You’ll be given a score against which you can compare during your next visit. We’re always pleased to answer questions and provide information to help you improve your home care.

Manual and Mechanical Toothbrushes Need to be Selected and Used Properly

We are staunch advocates of the home care information provided by the American Dental Association (ADA). They advise you to brush your teeth twice a day for two minutes each time. If you’re using a mechanical (battery-operated) toothbrush, take a minute to read and follow the use instructions provided by the manufacturer. For manual toothbrushes, follow recommendations from the ADA.

• Choose a toothbrush with soft bristles
• Buy a new brush every three to four months — at least three times a year
• Always use a toothpaste accepted by the ADA
• Brush gently at a 45-degree angle to your gums
• Use a short, gentle, back-and-forth motion
• Brush all sides of your teeth, including the chewing surfaces
• Don’t forget to brush your tongue at the end to remove bacteria for fresher breath

If you have a minute, you can view this how-to video from the ADA with an easy-to-follow demonstration about optimal tooth brushing techniques. If you have any condition such as arthritis that makes it uncomfortable to brush as recommended and for the full two minutes, you might be a candidate for a mechanical toothbrush. It can help you do a thorough job with less effort.

Whether You Floss Already or are Just Starting, Here are Essential Tips

Farber Center and the ADA recommend flossing daily with proper technique. Daily use of floss, which in clinical terms is known as an interdental (between teeth) cleaner — may reduce both cavities and gum disease. It is an essential part of an excellent home-care routine to maintain healthy teeth and gums. Cleaning between your teeth reduces plaque that not only causes decay but also can lead to tartar build-up that only a dental hygienist can remove. Proper use of dental floss includes five essential steps.

• Use 18 inches of floss, wound around a middle finger on each hand
• Grip the floss between your thumb and index fingers
• Gently insert the floss between your teeth and use it to rub their sides
• When at the gum line, curve the floss around each tooth; slide it softly between teeth and gums
• Hold the floss firmly and evenly against the sides of teeth as you rub between them

Although there has been recent media coverage questioning the effectiveness of flossing, virtually everyone in the dental and periodontal communities strongly supports its use daily. It is an integral part of a good oral hygiene routine and should not be overlooked for adults and children. There are many benefits, and there is no reason to skip an essential step in maintaining healthy teeth and gums. If you’d like to watch a flossing demonstration, check out this video from the ADA.

Our mission at Farber Center is to help you keep your teeth for your entire life. Therefore, effective home care, including brushing twice a day and flossing daily is crucial. If you lose a tooth for reasons you and we cannot prevent, we want to offer you a complete range of replacement options. These include the best dental implants Long Island has to offer. We’re in Suffolk County with two locations in Medford and Hauppauge, and also convenient to Nassau County. Our periodontal services are second to none; and, we employ the latest methods and laser technology to treat gingivitis (gum disease). If you have any questions regarding home care and the most effective ways to brush and floss, never hesitate to call or visit us. We’re always here to help.

 

Sinus Augmentation Surgery Enables Upper Implants

More people today elect to have dental implants because of their advantages over bridges and dentures — but sometimes insufficient upper jaw bone depth stands in the way. For patients in this group, sinus lift surgery often can but the answer. It is an oral surgery procedure during which the sinus membrane is lifted and additional bony material placed underneath. When complete and healed, greater bone depth in the upper jaw means implants are possible where before they would not have been.

Among Long Island dental implant practices, Farber Center, with locations near Nassau County in Medford NY and in the Suffolk County community of Hauppauge, NY, are leaders in providing sinus augmentation surgery. We are dedicated to saving your teeth, but when it is not possible, we offer a full range of replacement options.

There are a number of reasons your upper jawbone may be insufficient to support implants. These include prior periodontal disease, missing teeth where the bone has absorbed back into the body, the anatomical reality that the upper jawbone is not as thick as the lower one, and the natural expansion of the sinuses as we age. Because Farber Center is ahead of the curve offering innovative holistic dental treatments, we’re leaders in sinus lifts on Long Island. If other Long Island dentists or periodontists have told you upper dental implants are not possible, we may be able to help. CT scans and x-rays can help measure the bone depth at potential implant sites and will help indicate whether or not you may be a candidate for sinus augmentation.

Have Your Heard About How Sinus Lift Surgery Works?

There’s no doubt that advances in oral and periodontal gum surgery have been significant, and the procedures allowing for sinus augmentation are no different. Everything will take place while you are under anesthesia to minimize any discomfort or anxiety. Your oral surgeon opens a small area of your upper gum where teeth are missing to expose the bone. Then a small oval opening is created through which the membrane of your lower sinus is lifted while several millimeters of bony material is placed beneath it. Once complete, the area is closed with small stitches and allowed to heal. Any discomfort afterward is generally minimal and you’ll be prescribed medication and antimicrobial oral rinses to help prevent inflammation during the healing process.

When the bony material has hardened sufficiently, the depth of your upper jaw bone will have been increased in the location where implants will be placed. It’s a straightforward process that allows implants to be placed in almost any upper jaw position where the bone has been insufficient previously. Farber Center includes sinus augmentation among a range of oral surgery services to our patients as we strive to be the officer the best periodontal services and dental implants Long Island has available. We have on-site laboratories, the latest periodontal lasers, and a dedicated team of dentists, periodontists, and technicians that is second to none. Because we provide so many services under one roof, we can offer you a range of options and treatments.

Dental Implants of Several Types Can be Available After Sinus Augmentation

Thanks to their great looks and durability, dental implants have been a leading tooth replacement option for quite some time. There’s no doubt they are an asset to both your appearance and oral health. If you’ve needed a sinus lift in order to consider them, you’ll have a range of options available to you after surgery. Classic single tooth replacements with a titanium screw that is placed into the jawbone in place of a natural tooth root. Surrounding bone fuses to the screw and creates a strong underpinning for a new artificial tooth. Because the bone is preserved in a way that doesn’t occur with bridges or dentures, it helps to maintain your natural facial appearance. Overall oral health relies on a strong jawbone and so choosing implants helps in this regard as well.

If you’re in replacing an entire row of teeth, All-on-4 dental implants are a full-mouth solution that is gaining in popularity. In this procedure, Farber Center can anchor a complete row of upper or lower teeth to just four implants. This method is a popular alternative to dentures and can help restore a firm bite and allow you to eat the foods you love. Because our practice is patient-centered, we operate with your comfort and convenience as a priority. If you’ve been putting off a sinus lift or any oral surgery because of apprehension about dental visits, know that we will keep you comfortable and attempt to answer any questions. We’re among the best holistic dentists Long Island has available today and your comfort and peace of mind always are considered along with your oral health.

 

1DaySmile™ Replaces an Entire Row of Teeth in a Single Day

Tooth loss due to decay or periodontal disease is unhealthy and ruins your appearance. 1DaySmile™ dental implants are a great newer alternative to dentures for anyone who needs to replace an entire row of teeth, bottom or top. At Farber Center for Periodontics & Dental Implants in Hauppauge and Medford, NY, we offer the most effective All-on-4 dental implants Long Island has available which gives you one-day smile results. If you’ve lost multiple teeth and have been putting off treatment, chances are your appearance has suffered and you’re not eating all the foods you enjoy. Even if you are someone who fears the dentist, All-on-4 is the option for you because it is faster and less invasive than multiple implants. No one wants dentures for several reasons but replacing many teeth with individual dental implants can be daunting as well. Now there is a better method that works for many people.

If you’re beginning to investigate tooth replacement options, 1DaySmile™ dental implants deserve your attention. In this breakthrough in dental technology, an entire row of new teeth can be attached to just four implants. Better still, all four can be placed in a single day so that you walk out of the office with a bright, beautiful smile. For people in high profile positions needing tooth replacement, this is a huge advantage because there is no downtime where you appear without teeth. Also, if you’ve lost teeth because of underlying periodontal disease, having them removed and replaced is vital to both your oral and whole-body health. Implants will fuse to your bone and slow or prevent future jawbone loss. Your firm bite will be restored, and soon you will be eating all your favorite foods without pause of discomfort.

Implants for One Day Smile are the All-on-4 Permanent Dentures

Right here in Long Island, All-on-4 dental implants give you a smile in a day because an entire row of top or bottom teeth can be attached to only four implants. Even if you’ve had limited bone loss, Farber Center can place them where you have sufficient bone to be supportive. It saves time, reduces cost, and in many cases, eliminates the need for laser-assisted bone regeneration or bone grafting. Traditional dentures can slip or not provide a uniformly firm bite — issues not likely to occur when you have a fixed row or new teeth attached to four well-placed implants. To improve your oral health further, the bone fusion that will occur around the titanium implants can strengthen and protect your jawbone against further deterioration.

Our mission is to give you back a beautiful smile, but equally importantly, we are committed to eradicating periodontal disease and improving your oral health. If you’ve had a low-grade infection such as gingivitis (infected gums) we offer a range of treatment options. If caught and treated early enough, teeth can be saved. Newer methods with lasers are more comfortable and less invasive — and our LANAP (Laser Assisted New Attachment Protocol) option is FDA cleared to stimulate bone regeneration and reattach gums. Similarly, if you already have an implant that has become infected, our LAPIP (Laser Assisted Peri Implant Procedure) can produce similar results and can help save an implant. Your consultation will include a discussion of all methods that could benefit you.

1DaySmile™ is an Excellent Alternative to Dentures

For years full mouth tooth replacement was limited to dentures, which made the arrival of the 1DaySmile™ dental implants even more welcome among patients. Common problems with dentures include slipping and loss of a firm bite — not to mention underlying bone loss over time. The All-on-4 dental implant system is revolutionary for many patients because now they can have a new row of top or bottom teeth with many advantages. Eating any foods you choose is especially important as is the periodontal benefit of implants and the bone fusion that occurs naturally around them. In the most real sense of the work replacement, All-on-4 serves as new teeth that bite firmly and look healthy.

So if you’re considering many options, now is a perfect time to visit us at Farber Center to obtain more information. We strive to be the best provider of 1DaySmile™ Long Island has available and are leaders in All-on-4 dental implants. Replacing teeth is a significant decision and investment that is important to your oral health and health overall — which means you need to be fully informed and consider all of your options. As holistic dentists, our practice is patient-centered with your health and comfort our number-one concerns. The best dentists practice carefully and with an awareness of the connections between all dental health issues. Farber Center for Periodontics and Dental Implants is a leader in serving the Long Island and Suffolk County communities.

 

When You Need Periodontal Treatment, Get all the Facts First

Finding out you need gum or oral surgery can feel like a stressful experience, even if you’ve noticed symptoms and suspected it for a while. If you’re in Suffolk or Nassau County, NY, the excellent news is Farber Center dentist offices in Hauppauge and Medford NY provide the most advanced periodontal surgery Long Island has to offer. Newer procedures with lasers are faster, effective, and much more comfortable. Obtaining more information to see if one of those periodontal treatments can help you is one of the best first steps you can take. You know you want to save your teeth and avoid any further gum of dental problems, so it best to take action now and not put things off.

In the beginning, gingival surgery required opening the gums, cleaning and treating the infected areas underneath and sewing them shut with sutures. It was a more invasive approach, a certain amount of healthy tissue was lost, and there were traditional surgical side effects such as bleeding, swelling, and discomfort. Of course, the long-term benefits of old-fashioned surgery made it worth the ordeal. But dentists, periodontists, and patients alike were open to any innovations that would bring similarly good results with less discomfort, fewer side effects, and faster recovery times. When you visit Farber Center, we cover all potential treatment options, including newer, more comfortable methods.

How is Laser Gum Surgery Different for Me as a Patient?

For you, as a patient, laser surgery is more comfortable – no incisions nor sutures – as well as being faster and highly effective. To provide more detail, we can take a look at the LAR/LANAP procedure offered at Farber Center as an example. LAR = Laser-Assisted Regeneration and LANAP + Laser-Assisted New Attachment Protocol. They are the only FDA-cleared treatments for bone regeneration and gum reattachment to the teeth. Both of these are critically important in periodontal surgery. LAR/LANAP is made possible by the PerioLase MVP-7, which is a specialized dental laser that can be directed below the gumline to kill harmful bacteria that damage your teeth and gums.

During the LANAP procedure, the laser is directed into the pockets between your tooth and gum to immediately kill and eradicate bacteria, diseased tissue, and pathogenic proteins. Ultrasonic scaling in the pocket further cleans the area. Also, the PerioLase MVP-7 stimulates bone regrowth during the procedure before a clot is formed to seal the pocket, reattach the gum and allow healing to begin. Your experience undergoing LANAP will be significantly more comfortable than with traditional gingival surgery, and no healthy tissue will be lost. Years of research and the specialization of medical lasers for dental and periodontal use makes these breakthrough treatments possible.

What if I Need Periodontal Surgery to Save Dental Implants?

Dental implants are a significant investment, and if they become infected, treatment of the surrounding gum tissue is essential. A procedure known as LAPIP (Laser-Assisted Peri-Implant Protocol) is a newer laser surgery alternative that can produce highly effective results. Again, with the Perio-Lase MVP-7, the inflamed pocket next to the implant is opened, bacteria killed, cleaned, and then resealed to begin healing. Saving your dental implants is essential to your smile, a firm bite, and your oral health, so it’s always worth trying to treat any tooth infections that may occur. With laser methods, downtimes are shorter, discomfort is minimized, and bacteria and pathogenic proteins are killed.

Preserving your oral health is important to holistic dentistry and vital to whole-body health because the mouth interacts with other major systems in the body, including your heart and circulatory system. Clearing the low-grade infections that are present in periodontal disease with laser gum surgery is essential. Farber Center provides a range of treatment options and always is available and ready to discuss with you all possible procedures. If you’ve experienced discomfort, routinely floss and notice bleeding, have swelling or other similar symptoms, it’s wise to have them checked because you may need periodontal treatment or in the very least teeth cleaning by a dental hygenist – and if you already have been advised to have gum surgery, don’t delay. Modern treatments make it much less unpleasant, and restoring your oral health is an urgent priority.

 

Here is How LAR, LANAP, and LAPIP Can Save Teeth and Gums

Laser gum surgery has changed the game for many of the most important and needed periodontal treatments. Some of the names like LAR, LANAP, and LAPIP might not be the easiest to remember but their value to you if required is undisputed. At Farber Center for Periodontics and Dental Implants, we offer our patients the most effective treatments available and believe strongly in patient education. Also, because we want to provide the best laser gum surgery Long Island has to offer, we maintain advanced equipment and facilities in both our Hauppauge and Medford, NY, offices.

When it comes to laser dental procedures, for you as a patient, very likely one of the most attractive features is a less invasive and more comfortable periodontal surgical experience. But from the standpoint of saving your teeth, there are other significantly beneficial advantages. Many times gum disease and the infections that are a part of it have caused loss of gingival (gum) tissue and the underlying jaw bone. That’s when LAR, which stands for Laser-Assisted Regeneration, becomes crucial. The PerioLase MVP-7 dental laser at Farber Center is part of the only FDA-cleared procedure to regenerate bone and reattach gums that have separated from teeth. The potential value of the LAR protocol in saving your teeth is difficult to overestimate.

LANAP Laser Surgery Will Help Restore Your Oral Health

Farber Center is one of Long Island’s leading holistic dentists, which means we restore and maintain your oral health with an awareness of it’s vital connections to your whole-body health. Laser Assisted New Attachment Protocol (LANAP) is a highly effective gum surgery for clearing oral infections and preserving your teeth as well as saving the jawbone beneath. During a LANAP procedure, diseased areas are laser treated to achieve several important outcomes. First and most important is bone regrowth if there has been a loss. Then the PerioLase MVP-7 can be directed to periodontal pockets to kill bacteria and eliminate an infection. Finally, the laser treatment will cause your gums to reattach to teeth and seal the area against future disease.

Another significant benefit with LANAP treatment is the preservation of healthy gum tissue. Unlike earlier methods, it minimizes tissue loss during surgery, which is also very helpful. Patients perceive faster recovery times with less discomfort — which means less time away from work and other essential life activities. During and after treatment, there is less bleeding, and general discomfort, and the procedure is faster than many other options. Traditional cut-and-sew methods had been something patients dreaded and put off, and now those rightful anxieties have been overcome with newer and better choices. Once your treatment is concluded, proper and frequent brushing and flossing can help maintain healthy teeth and gums for years to come.

The LAPIP Laser Gum Surgical Protocol Can Save Infected Dental Implants

Advanced laser surgery can heal your gums and save any dental implants that have become infected. If you have puffiness or discomfort anywhere around your implants, head to Farber Center to have them checked out. If you indeed have a gingival infection near an implant in need of treatment, the Laser Assisted Peri-Implant Protocol (LAPIP) could be a good option for you. In much the same way that the PerioLase MVP-7 works to save natural teeth, it can help restore bone and reattach gums to an implant. If you’re prone to periodontal disease, having regular check-ups and treating any issues early and before they become significant is of paramount importance. Preserving your smile and a firm bite is too essential to overlook proper care.

No matter whether or not you’re saving natural teeth or preserving dental implants, advanced laser gum surgery from Farber Center is a comfortable alternative to traditional methods — and produces effective results. If you’re investigating different providers, not all Long Island periodontists and dentists are alike. We go out of our way to offer patients a wide range of treatment options and have in-house state-of-the-art equipment like the PerioLase MVP-7. It is all part of our commitment to providing the most effective care with a minimum of discomfort and downtime. Periodontal and gingival surgeries are essential to oral and whole-body health. We try to make them less invasive and more comfortable in as many ways as we can.

Long Island Oral Surgery Services for Tooth Extraction

Do you have a toothache or sore area in your mouth?  Suspecting on your own – or finding out from a dentist – that you need to have a tooth removed can be an unnerving realization. But you never should put off a required extraction for several essential reasons. At Farber Center in Medford and Hauppauge, NY, we strive the offer the highest quality oral surgery Long Island has available. Your comfort and peace of mind are our number-one concern. As a result, our caring staff, leading-edge methods, and state-of-the-art facilities really can make a difference that is in your favor. With the increasing amount of evidence connecting oral health to whole-body health, it’s always important to treat or remove diseased teeth to restore and maintain good oral health.

Also, when you need to have a procedure such as a tooth extraction requiring an oral surgeon, it’s essential to select a provider with a range of treatment options. Farber Center is dedicated to saving teeth and will do everything possible to do so. But in cases where it’s not possible, making sure to perform the extraction gently and quickly is the goal. It’s also important to keep in mind that as soon as the removal is completed, care needs to be taken to preserve and perhaps restore the socket where the tooth was placed. It is essential for several reasons so that the socket can be fitted with a dental implant if you choose, and also for the health and strength of the other teeth nearby. If gums and other tissue near the diseased tooth were inflamed or infected, they need proper treatment as well.

What are the Best Options to Replace a Tooth or Group of Teeth?

Bridges and dentures were the first options and are still used by some today. But dental implants are indisputably the gold standard for tooth replacement. With Farber Center’s reputation as one of the leading Long Island periodontists, we have extensive expertise treating nearly every dental and periodontal issue. Titanium implants are an essential part of our practice, and we can fabricate them on-site. If you’re beginning to research tooth replacement options, you’ll find that dental implants are highly recommended for their durability and natural appearance. If the socket where you’ll have one placed needs enhancement or restoration following your extraction, we offer advanced treatment options. These include leading-edge therapies in which we can stimulate the body’s healing mechanisms to re-grow gum tissue and bone.

If you need to have an entire row of teeth removed, which in the past could have indicated a denture or multiple implants, we proudly offer All-on-4 dental implants. This newer option has a list of advantages over traditional dentures. It is a fixed row of teeth held in place by only four implants. Therefore, you have a firm bite, greater comfort, and better appearance. All-on-4 is minimally invasive and can be cost-effective compared to other tooth replacement options. On one of the most significant advantages in terms of comfort and cost is our ability to place the four implants in locations where you have sufficient bone. It reduces the chance that you would need grafting or other bone re-generation options, which speeds up the procedure and lowers costs. Better still, your dental implants can be placed in a single day, after which you will leave with a beautiful set of temporary teeth in place. We strive to offer the high-caliber of All-on-4 Long Island is known for and our patients have come to expect.

State-of-the-Art Oral Surgery Facilities | Holistic Dentists

In addition to improving your appearance and eliminating any toothache pain you may be experiencing, removing diseased teeth is without question beneficial to your health. Low-grade infections that can be present in the gums surrounding decayed teeth show up in other major organs and systems of the body. As these teeth are removed and your oral health improved, your entire body will benefit. Studies continue, but many already complete show links between oral health and your cardiovascular and circulatory systems as well as your immune system. If you have diabetes, maintaining excellent oral hygiene and health is even more critical. We are holistic dentists, always considering your general health as we make treatment recommendations for your teeth and gums. Being healthier is every bit as important as looking better – and we can help you with both. The bottom line is that when you need a tooth extracted for any reason, Farber Center is among the best Long Island oral surgery facilities, staffed by caring and dedicated dentists and periodontists.

 

With more than 175 million U.S. adults affected by gum disease, newer laser-assisted surgical methods have essential advantages over painful traditional cut-and-sew periodontal surgery. Farber Center is pleased to offer the LANAP protocol as part of its goal to provide the most effective periodontal surgery Long Island has available.

LANAP laser gum surgery is faster, more productive, and most importantly, less painful than earlier methods. If you need gum surgery now or soon, consider these five significant benefits offered by treatment with the patented PerioLase MVP-7 available at Farber Center.

#1 – New Bone Growth and Gum Tissue Reattachment

FDA-cleared LAR (Laser-Assisted Regeneration) surgery is a modern, highly effective gum disease treatment that treats the sources of harmful inflammation without harming healthy gum tissue nearby. Therefore it is one of the most successful protocols in treating gum disease and is the only one resulting in actual periodontal regeneration – which means stimulating new bone growth and gum tissue reattachment. The LANAP protocol is achieved only with the PerioLase MVP-7 and will allow your body to recover from chronic gum infection and disease without scalpels nor sutures.

#2 – Less Pain and Downtime After Treatment

LANAP laser periodontal surgery is less invasive and less painful. The original motto developed by the laser’s pioneers is “no cut, no-sew, no fear.” Thousands of patients have undergone treatment successfully and have felt less pain and anxiety. They also have returned to work and life sooner than with traditional surgery that leaves behind sutures and much longer-term discomfort. Benefits to the patient are one of the guiding principles at Farber Center. As a result, we proudly offer advanced treatment modalities that are state-of-the-art and benefit patients significantly.

#3 – Less Bleeding, Sensitivity, and Swelling

Because laser treatment for periodontitis is less invasive – which we mentioned earlier means no cutting nor stitches – it produces fewer uncomfortable after-effects. Not only is less perceived pain an advantage but also your appearance post-surgery will be better. With less noticeable swelling, your return to work and daily life will be more pleasant, and because there is less sensitivity, you’ll be getting back to your routine more quickly and comfortably. During and shortly after surgical treatment, less bleeding also makes your experience as a patient more pleasant.

#4 –Targeted Bacteria Removal

Low-grade infections of the gums are cleared as laser surgery vaporizes harmful bacteria as a natural part of your treatment. Besides, the LANAP procedure also results in fewer post-operative infections, which is another significant advantage. Among holistic dentists in Long Island, Dr. Farber is a leading advocate of the importance of oral-systemic health to whole-body health. Your gums and mouth interact with many other major organs and systems in the body, including your heart, circulatory, and immune systems. Reducing bacteria and infections in the mouth make you healthier overall.

#5 – Meaningful Increase in Pocket Height

When your gums are infected, they recede, including the area close to each tooth which is known as a pocket. Long-term or more severe periodontitis means that the depth of these pockets increases as you lose gum tissue, threatening teeth, and your oral health in general. Because of its regenerating abilities, LANAP laser surgery with the PerioLase MVP-7 can reduce pocket depth as healthy, new tissue is stimulated to grow. In this case, the laser works hand-in-hand with the body, stimulating its potential to heal and grow new tissue. It is another important additional benefit not offered by traditional cut-and-sew gum surgery.

So, if you’ve been advised to have periodontal surgery and have been putting it off, make sure to find out more about the many benefits offered by the LANAP procedure. And if you are thinking about getting laser gum surgery with another Long Island dentist, make sure they use the LANAP from Millenium Dental Technologies, the only laser that is FDA approved to regrow bone. As one of the best Long Island periodontists, Farber Center is a leader in laser gum surgery and treatments, with thousands of patients helped each year. Dr. Farber entered practice with the number-one goal of saving teeth and offering a full complement of advanced periodontal services that are safe, comfortable, and effective. You owe it to yourself to find out more about LANAP and how it can help you improve your oral health today.

 

 

 

Eating Right Is Good for You and Protects Your Oral Health

You are what you eat is an idea that’s been around for a long time, and when it comes to the health of your teeth and gums, it’s an axiom that has some truth to it. Frequent brushing with fluoride toothpaste and flossing are the most crucial parts of maintaining your smile, but eating right also can have a significant benefit to your oral health. At Farber Center, we are a holistic dental practice offering periodontal care and dental implants, and we view oral health as very much connected to whole-body health. Therefore, we like to remind our patients and the public at large about the importance of eating well. A healthy and balanced diet maintains your health in many ways and makes it much less likely that you will lose your teeth or need treatment for gingivitis and other gum diseases.

When it comes to your eating choices and habits, it’s most helpful to eat a range of nutrient-rich foods, including vegetables, fruits, whole grains, calcium-rich foods, and protein foods. Eating from all food groups in a good balance is excellent for your health overall, and also beneficial to your teeth and gums. The American Dental Association (ADA) recommends that you avoid sugary foods to the greatest extent possible, and also to limit snacking between meals because of the food particles left behind in your mouth between brushings.

Have Your Heard About Smart Snacking?

One great example of smart snacking is eating an apple. From a nutritional standpoint, the fiber and water they contain are healthier that sugary sweet snacks, but here’s an equally important benefit: eating and chewing an apple produces saliva that helps rinse away food particles and bacteria present in your mouth. Also, the fibrous texture of an apple rubs and stimulates the gums. This is not to say that eating apples replace brushing or flossing, but it is a good option at a between-meal time when you don’t have an opportunity to brush afterward.

If apples aren’t your favorite, maybe you like carrots better? They too can be smarter snacks and better for your teeth and gums than other options. They are crunchy and fiber-rich like apples. When you eat a handful of uncooked carrot sticks, you’ll increase saliva production in your mouth which can help reduce cavities. Another similar option is snacking on raw celery. Someone like a toothbrush, it can help scrape food particles off of your teeth to reduce bacteria present in the mouth. For your whole-body health, celery provides vitamins A and C as well as two antioxidants known to be beneficial to your gums.

Foods Beneficial to Your Teeth, Gums and Oral Health

• Calcium-rich foods, including milk that is low-fat or fat-free and other dairy products such as yogurt and cheese; soy drinks that are fortified can be good choices as well as tofu; leafy vegetables, especially dark green ones, are healthy for teeth and bones along with almonds and salmon that is canned
• Foods containing phosphorus can help maintain healthy teeth, and these include lean meat, fish, eggs and dairy products, as well as nuts and beans
• Foods rich in vitamin C are helpful to your gums, and that means eating oranges, lemons, grapefruits along with broccoli, spinach, peppers, and tomatoes

Combined with regular dental check-ups, frequent brushing, and daily flossing, better eating habits can have an immediate beneficial effect on your teeth and gums. Looking at things holistically as we do at Farber Center, you’ll also be making smarter eating choices that will benefit your whole-body health along with strengthening your teeth and gums.

 

Can Gum Disease Cause Heart or Cardiovascular Disease?

Given our reputation as one of the most highly regarded periodontists Long Island has available, Farber Center often is asked about why it’s so important to maintain excellent oral health? Recently, our patients have begun bringing up possible links between gum disease and heart disease. Its because there has been an increasing amount of media coverage on the topic. So, in answering any question, the most crucial initial point we make is that keeping your teeth for a lifetime by following an excellent oral hygiene regimen is of paramount importance. Healthy teeth and gums are part of overall good health. They also contribute to your self-esteem and other immeasurably essential factors.

Now regarding patient questions about the connection between oral health and heart health: The answer is that studies are ongoing and their results give different thoughts about the subject. While the research continues, many doctors, periodontists, and dentists advise that everyone be vigilant about preventing and treating gum disease, the most well-known type of which is gingivitis. It’s a fact that daily brushing and flossing can prevent and potentially reverse an early stage of gingivitis. We frequently give our patients a demonstration of the best brushing and flossing techniques, and we encourage optimal at-home care. The recommended amount of brushing time is two minutes. Also, flossing is an invaluable addition to clean areas between teeth that brushing can’t reach.

Researchers Have Studied Links Between Gum Disease and Heart Disease

One of the most popular areas of study has involved bacteria that cause gingivitis and periodontitis. They are known to travel into the circulatory system where some have been found far from the mouth. The bacteria can cause blood vessel inflammation and damage, and sometimes heart attack and stroke can follow. At Farber Center, we are proud to be among the holistic dentists Long Island residents have come to trust for comprehensive care. Our specialists offer many treatment options for gingivitis and periodontitis. Other studies have focused on the potential low-grade infections in the mouth to trigger the body’s immune system. It may cause vascular damage in other areas of the body including the heart and brain.

Many recent studies have looked at additional areas where poor oral health and periodontal disease may lead to other health problems. This research has been as wide-ranging as rheumatoid arthritis and pancreatic cancer. The studies have focused on gum infections with a bacterium known as porphyromonas gingivalis. It may cause other severe and even fatal illnesses. The bottom line in medical data is that people with gum and periodontal disease have a risk that is two to three times greater for having a heart attack, stroke, or other serious cardiovascular problem. Our laser pocket disinfection, LAPIP surgery, and related state-of-the-art procedures can treat and resolve your gum disease. Take action to do all you can to avoid any potential adverse health effects.

Holistic Dentistry Considers Oral and Whole-Body Health

In recognition of the many benefits of good oral health, Dr. Farber is a member of the American Academy of Oral Systemic Health. The Farber Center is one of the most recognized holistic dentists Long Island has available. Everything we do takes into account the whole-body health benefits of highly effective gum disease treatment. Our periodontists practice with the latest techniques and work to rid your mouth of harmful bacteria. Our mission is to save teeth, and when that is not possible, we first resolve any periodontal disease and then offer the best dental implants and other tooth replacement options. Farber Center for Periodontics and Dental Implants offers you two convenient locations in Medford and Hauppauge, NY. We can fabricate dental implants on-site and provide state-of-the-art treatment options that benefit our patients.

While research and studies continue to explore and document any real connections between periodontal disease and heart disease, all medical professionals advise that you take excellent care of your teeth and gums. Periodic dental cleanings in combination with vigilant at-home care are crucial. It includes frequent brushing, flossing, and rinsing as your best defense against gingivitis. Keeping your teeth, having a bright smile and fresh breath is helpful for your self-esteem. It’s good your whole-body health including your heart and cardiovascular system.