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A Texas based periodontist is championing a laser procedure to correct chronic periodontitis, an inflammation in the gums as a result of dental plaque. Explaining Chronic Periodontitis Chronic periodontitis is a common condition, affecting approximately half of the adults in the U.S. If untreated; it can lead to tooth loss. Chronic periodontitis has few symptoms and in many individuals the disease has progressed significantly before they seek treatment. Some of these symptoms are gingival bleeding, gum swelling, loose teeth to name a few. What are the treatments available? Traditional treatment is invasive, expensive and time consuming, requiring the cutting away of sections of the gums to access the area for cleaning and bone regeneration, all of which can be harmful to a person with a bleeding disorder. But Ahmed El-Halaby, DDS, MSD, of Pinnacle Implants & Periodontics prefers a simpler approach known as laser periodontal therapy. “With the laser, the way it works is you apply the laser to the diseased pockets of the teeth, and the laser can tell the difference between healthy tissue and diseased tissue,” said Halaby. This is in contrast to the older “cut-and-suture method,” which can actually lead to the removal of healthy tissue, he said. What are the advantages of Laser Periodontal Therapy? Halaby sees particular advantages of laser periodontal therapy for people with bleeding disorders like Hemophilia or any disorder where in the blood fails to clot properly. By using laser-based therapy, an individual with a bleeding disorder could forgo the invasive procedures and prolonged bleeding often associated with dental care. Halaby explained that the laser coagulates the blood, further minimizing the risk of bleeding. Is this safe for a person with hemophilia? It is advised that, any decisions regarding oral surgery or any other medical procedures that may be associated with excessive bleeding should be made in close consultation with the professional staff at your Hemophilia treatment center. We’ve Been added to JATNA for Donations Simply visit your Jatna fundraising page prior to shopping online (at Amazon, iTunes, OfficeMax, Target, Walmart, Travelocity, Starbucks, and 4,200+ other stores), and donations will be generated for your organization, for free. Thousands of online stores (like Amazon) offer commissions to websites (like Jatna) for bringing them internet shoppers (like you and your supporters). Rather than keeping the commissions generated from your online purchases, Jatna will share these commissions with your organization. Jatna adds zero extra cost to your on-line shopping purchases and shares/asks for no personal information – Jatna simply offers you and your supporters a chance fundraise for free and your donations can add up very quickly! If you have any questions you can visit Hemophilia non-profit donations
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