Your toothbrush is undoubtedly one of the most important tools used for maintaining your oral health. And while the humble toothbrush style most people use has undergone relatively little change since being invented about 220 years ago, there have been some upgrades to the design that make for more effective brushing.
People tend to consider whiter and brighter teeth so crucial to the aesthetics of their smile that most toothpaste brands, mouthwashes, and many other products—such as gum—now come with whitening additives. While these products may help whiten teeth a bit, professional teeth whitening remains the only surefire way to whiten teeth. Many people balk at professional in-office teeth whitening treatment offered by dentists due to their high costs. Instead, they turn to over-the-counter teeth whitening kits.
If you are one of the 65 million or so Americans struggling with periodontal disease, you might be a prime candidate for LANAP® protocol laser gum surgery. The FDA-approved treatment has quickly emerged as a more successful and less painful than the alternative conventional gum surgery. Clinical studies have proven that the innovative treatment spurs significant periodontal regeneration with new bone growth and gum tissue reattachment. Dr. Jonathan Van Dyke and his team at Island Tower Dentistry in Marco Island, Florida are pleased to offer this groundbreaking treatment to its southwest Florida patients.