Treating Gum Disease, Loose Teeth and
Gingivitis - Non-Surgically!

Dr. Reifman's Testimonial: How he found a 'tad' of gum disease around a few teeth, and was successfully treated by his hygienist - without needles or shots - and in only one short visit.

For years, I've had 4 teeth cleanings annually, and for years, I've never had any gum problems. When I recently sat myself in my hygienists dental chair for my 3 month tooth cleaning, Jodie, our incredibly thorough dental hygienist, unexpectedly spotted two deep gum pockets. It can't be, I thought! They hadn't been there 3 months earlier, at my last checkup. And here I am, the flossing champ of the world (OK, maybe at least in the San Fernando Valley). However, I knew that gum pocket problems can crop up with anyone, and it was my time to get some dental work done, and immediately! Jodie measured my gum pockets around two very back molars. They were suddenly deeper than normal, and therefore unhealthier than we would like them to be. That's because if these gum pockets remain deep, they would be almost impossible to keep clean with regular brushing or flossing. And that could cause a serious infection!

My new-found pockets were due to just plain getting older (I've celebrated my 39th birthday a few times), so something had to be done. I had Jodie place some Oraqix numbing drops in the area, and 30 seconds later, she could do a deep cleaning there without it hurting, and without an injection! Immediately afterwards, she placed two of the new, concentrated antibacterial Arestin microspheres (see below) in those two deep gum pockets. Totally painless, and quick. Two weeks later, I sat back in the hygiene chair for a quick check-up around that area of my mouth where the problems were. Lo and behold, those nasty gum pockets had shrunk! I was out of the 'danger zone', and back to a healthy mouth!

It would now be possible to routinely clean this back area of my mouth with regular home care, because the gum depth was now within a healthy range again. (And, I could avoid seeing the periodontist for gum surgery!)

Thank you, Jodie!

Dr. Edward M. Reifman, DDS

NEW! Do you hate feeling numb for hours after your appointment?

In Dr. Reifman's office, Oraqix gel is the needle-free, pain-free anesthetic that will get you back to normal by the time you leave the office. Don't worry anymore about a thick lip, slurred speech, or biting your tongue when eating later on in the day. Patients just love using Oraqix when their gums are being treated non-surgically!

ARESTIN - A brand new treatment for chronic periodontitis.

Periodontitis (gum disease) is an infection of the gums that can lead to tooth loss and may be linked to other serious diseases such as cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis and diabetes. Arestin uses new microsphere technology to easily and effectively kill the germs that cause gum disease!

Yes, we all have that "procrastination" gene built inside us, but call Dr. Reifman's office at (818) 990-6659 to immediately obtain optimal care of your teeth, your gums, and... Get Yourself Truly Healthier... Today!