If you have gum disease, do not put off going to the dentist. There are too many health issues related to gum disease to ignore it. If you are avoiding the dentist out of fear, relax and visit the office of Dr. Stephen Hale. He is an experienced dentist who offers laser periodontal surgery to help treat patients with gum disease. This is a revolutionary type of surgery that involves less pain, minimal recovery time, and there is hardly any bleeding involved. Laser periodontal surgery (also called LANAP laser periodontal surgery) takes the fear out of visiting the dentist, and it helps you get rid of gum disease as well. There is no cutting or stitching required. Dr. Hale uses the Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation (LASER) to remove the damaged tissue. This is an accurate tool that pinpoints the affected area without disturbing the unaffected areas. Also, it seals the tissue, resulting in a significant reduction in bleeding. Plus, patients recover faster and are able to resume their normal activities in a short amount of time.

It is vital that patients with gum disease look into getting periodontal laser surgery as soon as possible. There are many health-related issues associated with gum disease that go beyond simply having bad teeth. This includes:

• Respiratory Problems
• Stroke
• Osteoporosis
• Diabetes
• Heart Disease
• Systemic (entire body) infections

Laser periodontal surgery also encourages healthy tissues to grow and assists with the reattachment of gum tissue to the teeth. The risk of infection is greatly reduced as well, and patients also experience a reduction in tooth root exposure and sensitivity.

Dr. Hale is also experienced with sedation dentistry as well as laser periodontal surgery. This helps patients to relax, and it calms their nerves. It can be administered through inhalation sedation (such as laughing gas), oral sedation or non intravenous conscious sedation. In addition, Dr. Hale has a unique bedside manner that helps to relax nervous patients. As a family dentist, Dr. Hale has demonstrated in the past that he can work well with people of all ages, including children. Putting patients at ease for laser periodontal surgery or for normal orthodontic care is as much a part of Dr. Hale’s itinerary as providing you with excellent oral care.

Dr. Hale has worked for 28 years as a dentist and has plenty of credentials to his credit, including being named a Master and Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry. He has memberships with the American Dental Association, the Houston District Dental Society, the Texas Dental Association and the American Orthodontic Society. He has also served as Chairman of the Dental Staff at Bayshore Hospital and was a member of the Credential Committee and Medical Executive Committee at Bayshore Hospital.

If you are looking for a periodontist in Houston, Galveston, Texas City, League City or the Bay area, do not hesitate to make an appointment with Dr. Hale today. You can call his offices at (409) 945-6551.

Featured Article Published: [January 16]

A typical laser periodontal surgery is a non-invasive, mild alternative to the usual approach for treating gum disorders. Using this process minimizes bleeding, swelling, the risk of infection, and postoperative pain. It also eliminates up to 99% of bacteria that causes gum disease. It has the added benefit of diminishing the loss of gum tissue. Most importantly there is no pain involved. This is of significant value since so very many people avoid the dentist because of their fear of painful procedures. Further, they are reluctant to expose themselves to treatments that require lengthy recovery times, and have associated swelling and soreness.

If you require the services of a leading periodontist in Houston, and are interested in the benefits of laser surgery, or you need whitening, orthodontics, or other general dental work, our highly trained personnel at the offices of Dr. Stephen C. Hale DDS are here to serve you. We have the skill and expertise to provide treatment options in a calm and nurturing environment. We will endeavor to make you as comfortable as we possibly can. We understand that most people have a certain amount of anxiety, and are uneasy at the notion of dental work. We offer gentle, dependable dental care, for all ages. 

At Dr. Stephen C. Hale DDS, we offer periodontal laser treatment, preventive dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, general dentistry, and restorative dentistry, among other services. We use state of the art treatment and care, and strive to make each and every patient as relaxed as possible. We appreciate that our patients lead very busy lives and so we make every effort to provide excellent care in a timely fashion. One of the many benefits to using laser techniques is that you can go back to your daily routine right after treatment.

If you think you may need periodontal laser treatment or would like to schedule an appointment for an examination, please contact our offices today. Call (409) 945-6551 with any questions you may have. Our welcoming and responsive staff will be pleased to aid you in any way possible. We look forward to helping you attain, and maintain, healthy gums and a lovely smile.