Don’t ask Dr Regiani what’s new unless you have some time to spare. The Ortonville dentist has acquired a wealth of knowledge in the almost 30 years since graduating the University of Detroit Dental School, especially when it comes to fighting dental diseases.
For starters, there are new advances in the fight against Oral Cancer. It’s the sixth most common cancer, claiming three times as many lives as cervical cancer. More than 25 percent of its victims are under age 40 and have no known risks for oral cancer.
At one time, there was no way to detect oral cancer until it was visible in the mouth. By then, it was almost always fatal and in a very short time. As dentists learned to look for changes inside the mouth, the cure rate jumped to almost 50 percent. It was a huge advance, but not good enough.
The newest device, FDA approved VELscope, can help find changes before they’ve visible with the naked eye. It’s painless, inexpensive, only takes about five minutes, and is improving survival rates to 80-90 percent.
Another new advancement is in the treatment of gum disease, once considered the fate of old age. Conventional gum surgery was painful, but effective for many.
Now there’s gentle LANAP Laser Periodontal Therapy. In January it was found to be successful in 100 percent of the cases in the fourth largest human study ever conducted. No cutting, no stitches, no tender teeth around the gum lines. A gentle laser removes the bacterial infection so the body can heal itself. It’s a wonderful alternative to conventional gum surgery, which costs about the same. David W Regiani, DDS, PC 101 South St – PO Box 458 Ortonville, MI 48462 248-627-4934. Check out our Web page: regianidental.com.