3 Questions To Ask Your Periodontist About Periodontal Disease Treatment

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So you’ve been diagnosed with periodontal disease. We know how discouraged you must be. Having to deal with a dental health condition is frustrating in many ways, and knowing that periodontal disease can affect your overall health as well can be even more devastating. That’s why you can’t ignore it, or let it continue to fester. Seek out periodontist Dr. Kissel in New York City as soon as possible to provide expert treatment of your periodontal disease. Through a customized treatment plan he can reverse your periodontal disease, but be sure you ask questions during your consultation. Some questions you should be sure to have answers to before your treatment are: 

1.How Often Do I Need To Have Follow-Up Appointments?

Periodontist Dr. Kissel will create a customized treatment plan for each of his New York City patients based on their specific needs and stage of periodontal disease. It is important to note, that once Dr. Kissel performs your dental therapy to treat your periodontal disease, the work doesn’t stop there. Periodontist Dr. Kissel recommends that his periodontal disease patients come back for frequent follow-up appointments to ensure their dental health and avoid recurrence of their disease. Depending on the severity of your periodontal disease, Dr. Kissel recommends his patients return for follow-up appointments every 2-6 months. Most commonly, a three month maintenance time frame is recommended. This will help periodontist Dr. Kissel keep your mouth healthy and periodontal disease at bay.

2. Do You Offer Sedation?

Most services provided by periodontists like Dr. Kissel only require local anesthesia, but some patients will require a bit more sedation. This may be because of dental anxiety, or because a patient’s periodontal disease requires more invasive treatment.

For men and women whose periodontal disease has progressed to the point of tooth loss, Dr. Kissel can restore their smile by placing dental implants. Schedule your consultation with Dr. Kissel today to begin your process to a healthier smile today! 

3. Do You Use The Latest Treatment Options And Technologies?

Periodontist Dr. Kissel understands the importance of staying on top of the most advanced treatment options and technologies available in the world of dentistry. Dr. Kissel provides each of his patients with specialized techniques that provide the best precision, comfort, and results available. He is one of the only periodontists in New York City who specializes in microscopic technologies that give more visibility and precision, which results in shorter healing time and better results.

Periodontists like Dr. Kissel who desire to stay on top of the latest technologies also look for treatment options that provide the best results, while minimizing stress and pain for their patients. Dr. Kissel uses the LANAP laser surgery to target diseased tissue more effectively. While using the LANAP laser, Dr. Kissel also incorporates the use of a Perioscope to provide better outcomes for his New York City patients.

Dr. Kissel also uses advanced technologies such as 3D imaging to more precisely diagnose periodontal disease. This technology also provides his dental implant patients with precise placement of their implants.

Dr. Kissel Is The Periodontist For You

Periodontists are the recognized dental specialty in diagnosing and treating periodontal disease. You will find that you are in the best hands for assessing and treating periodontal disease when you are with Dr. Kissel.

During your appointment at his office, you will be able to ask any and all questions you have regarding your periodontal disease treatment. Call his office In New York City at (212) 702-9088 or contact him online to get started today!

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