Have you ever been to the dentist and felt like they were speaking another language? Bridges, crowns, onlays, root planing…what are these things? At Gentech Dentist, we understand that it’s important for our patients to understand what’s going on in their mouths. That’s why, in addition to the explanations provided by our providers, we employ the CAESY Education Systems in all of our offices. CAESY Education Systems is the premier provider of patient education. In addition to providing helpful videos on common topics such as brushing, bad breath and flossing, CAESY can help you understand the need for and process of creating a crown, bridge, or other dental work. We know that understanding the process can help ease fears related to dental procedures, and that watching a brief video on a subject can go a long ways towards understanding it.

Smile, it lets your teeth breathe. – Author Unknown

The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) along with several other veterinary groups, are sponsoring National Pet Dental Health month in February. The AVMA recommends that you treat your pet’s bad breath as a potential health risk, which could damage not just your pet’s teeth but (as in humans) be a sign of disease in other areas of the body.

To find out more information, visit the AVMA website, or watch an AVMA video regarding the importance of your pet’s dental health, along with tips for brushing your pet’s teeth.

While we can’t provide dental care for your pet, we know that pets need dental care, too

I’m thrilled that Gentech is now able to offer the latest in the treatment of gum disease using the PerioLase laser and a treatment technique called LANAP (Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure). I believe this is the most exciting advancement to have ever occurred in the treatment of gum disease because clinical research shows it is capable of decreasing deep pockets and even growing bone in select sites, without the typical side effects of traditional gum surgery. This laser uses a specific wavelength which is selectively absorbed by inflamed gum tissues, allowing it to target only the diseased tissues while leaving healthy tissues intact. The result is a very precise surgical wound which allows for much less postoperative swelling, discomfort, and gum recession (longer appearing teeth due to root surfaces being exposed). This is often a more attractive treatment option for our patients because it provides a less invasive surgical option (no scalpel, no stitches) with a faster recovery time. If you are interested, contact your local Gentech Dentist office for more information.
Sarah Nguyen, DMD
Periodontist

Dr. Benjamin Reese has practiced with Gentech Dentist for five years at our other locations, and now he will be creating beautiful smiles at our Beaverton office! Starting January 26th, our Beaverton location has a special offer for all Beaverton-area families. Call the office at (503) 614-9999 for more information. Or, visit the Beaverton office web page to view their convenient location and other providers. Begin your journey towards a beautiful smile today!