Plano, Texas, Laser Dentistry by Stephen L. Bass, DDS, MS, & Ellen Hall, DDS, MS. Laser Dentists in Plano, Texas.

Our Plano TX dental services provided by Stephen L. Bass, DDS, MS & Ellen Hall, DDS, MS include periodontal services, prevention services, implant services, cosmetic services, and the latest in dental technology. Visit our Plano, Texas dental practice for all your dental needs!

Periodontal Services offered by Plano, Texas dentists Bass & Hall

Few people realize how difficult it really is to detect periodontal disease and how damaging periodontal disease can be. In fact, conservative estimates state that over 80% of the population is walking around entirely unaware that they have a significant level of chronic gum disease. That's where we come in. We're on a mission to help arrest and control gum disease, gently and professionally making use of the latest available dental technology, methods and materials.

Our periodontal services include Comprehensive periodontal examinations | Comprehensive treatment strategies | Non-surgical mechanical methods: scaling & root planing | Chemo-therapeutic methods: local and systemic antibiotic therapies | Surgical methods: receptive & regenerative conditioning | Oral Medicine: Biopsy Services

Prevention Services you can find in Plano, TX 75093

Another one of our missions is to help you prevent any further gum disease. And to this end, we employ two basic strategies: first, we do everything possible to restore a clean, healthy oral environment for you while you're here. Second, we do everything possible to educate you on maintaining that clean environment by your daily at-home hygiene efforts.

Our Prevention Services include Cleaning/Hygiene | Regular Follow-Up Care | Patient Education | Nightguards

Implant Services for dental patients of Plano Texas by Plano dentists Bass & Hall

An exciting and rewarding area of our work is that of helping people who are missing one or more teeth by surgically providing tooth root substitutes known as dental implants. For nearly 20 years, dentistry has been perfecting our expertise in the many steps of this highly technical process, resulting in increased quality of life and confidence for a tremendous number of satisfied patients.

The implant process is a carefully coordinated effort between our team, your restorative dentist, and you. It varies according to your age, physical health, oral health status, and the number/location of teeth requiring replacement. When extensive bone loss has occurred at the location of the missing tooth, we also take care of 'site development', first building up adequate bone into which the implant will bond.

If you're not familiar with the reliable, stable, and long-term solution dental implants present to missing teeth, we'd like to help you learn more.

Our Implant Services include | Site Development & Ridge Modification | Comprehensive Treatment Planning & Coordinated Placement Strategy | Surgical Implant Placement | Follow-Up Monitoring

Cosmetic Services provided by Plano, TX dentists Bass & Hall

Few people realize the extent to which their smile's appearance affects their overall esteem and sense of well-being. In fact, few people are aware of how today's advanced materials and techniques can improve various aspects of their smiles. That's where our periodontal cosmetic procedures come in: with just a few simple steps, we can help give you a smile that you can use with confidence!

Our Cosmetic Services include Esthetic Crown Lengthening & Soft Tissue Grafting

Technology that our Plano, TX dental office has to offer our Plano, TX dental patients

We're all in favor of taking full advantage of dental technology's many advances in the dental field, when improved dental patient care is a proven result. In fact, when you visit our office you'll see many special 'tools' that help us more accurately diagnose and treat various aspects of gum disease, or which help us keep our patients comfortable during treatments.

Our Technology Includes Biolase

But one thing you'll not find is any form of 'high tech' that prevents the 'high touch' to which we're so committed. We offer cd players and headsets to help you relax, but we don't have TV's in the treatment rooms because our success at building a comfortable, trusting relationship with you is dependant upon clear, personalized, ongoing communication… something that's not possible when the TV is on.

All the information you need to know about Laser Treatment for Gum Disease, provided by Plano, TX dentists Bass & Hall

We Use a Soft Tissue Laser for Deep Cleanings

Gum disease is the leading cause of tooth loss for American adults. Reports indicate that about millions of people are unaware that they have gum disease, and about 30% of the population are genetically susceptible to contracting the condition. Other risk factors include smoking, pregnancy, puberty, stress, grinding teeth, poor nutrition, diabetes, and poor oral hygiene. When gum disease sets in, it destroys soft tissue, breaks the strong bond between teeth and supporting gums, and can cause jawbone deterioration, as well as tooth loss.

If your gums bleed when you brush your teeth, or if they appear, red, swollen, or are tender to the touch, you may have gum disease. Depending upon the severity of your case, our hygienists may recommend deep cleaning to reverse the condition. Our office uses a gentle soft tissue laser to treat the pockets infected by bacteria and periodontal disease. The procedure is called “sulcular debridement,” and it involves removing diseased epithelial lining and coagulation utilizing a pulsed, free-running Nd:YAG laser. We perform this therapy in conjunction with subgingival scaling to improve the gingival index, gingival bleeding index, probe depth, attachment loss, and tooth mobility.

This all sounds very technical, so here's what you need to know in layman's terms…
During your appointment, mild anesthesia will ensure that you stay comfortable. We will use an ultrasonic scaler to remove hardened plaque, called tartar or calculus, from your teeth. Next, we will smooth rough tooth roots where plaque and bacteria tend to accumulate. We'll also irrigate the pockets between the teeth and gums to wash away debris and sterilize the area. The soft tissue laser will disinfect the pocket and seal blood vessels, nerve endings, and lymphatics so that there is no infection, bleeding, or swelling following laser treatment (sulcular debridement).

Soft tissue laser therapy for deep cleanings presents many advantages. The laser beam seals as it cuts away damaged tissue, so bleeding is minimal. Because of the reduced trauma, most patients feel better than they would after traditional deep cleanings.

If you're interested in laser treatment at your hygiene visit, call our office today. Our gentle dentists and hygiene team will examine your situation and determine the best, most effective and conservative therapy for your condition.

Contact Plano, TX Laser Dentists, Bass & Hall, conveniently located in Plano Texas 75093

Stephen L. Bass, DDS, MS
Ellen Hall, DDS, MS
5932 W. Parker Rd, Suite 700
Plano, TX 75093
Phone 972-612-2040
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Office Hours
Mon & Wed - 8am - 5pm
Tues & Thurs - 8am - 4pm
Friday - 8am - 12pm

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Our Plano, TX dental practice is located in the Parkwood Crossing Medical Complex, which is located at the Southeast corner of Parker Road and Parkwood Boulevard. The address is 5932 W. Parker Road, Suite 700. There are 3 entrances to the complex with 2 service roads off of Parker and one off of Parkwood. Please note these are service roads and do not have a street name.

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