Lasers emit energy in the form of light. This energy is harnessed and manipulated in a variety of ways for different procedures. For surgical procedures, the laser acts as a cutting instrument or can vaporize tissue. When repairing a filling, the laser solidifies the bond between tooth and filling. In teeth whitening, the laser acts as a catalyst on bleaching agents.

PerioLase MVP-7 is the first laser and protocol that is FDA-cleared and supported by scientific and human histological research. PerioLase MVP-7 is highly selective in removing only damaged tissue, leaving nearly all healthy tissue completely intact.

Laser treatments offer significantly less pain and discomfort than typically associated with traditional cut and suture dental surgery. Patients experience little pain as the laser manipulates gums and removes bacteria and damaged tissue without invasive cutting. The laser targets only bacteria and diseased tissue; healthy tissue is unaffected.

In most cases, laser dentistry is similar or slightly more expensive than the cost of traditional surgery. Most doctors prefer laser surgery as it offers the patient a better experience. In some cases, laser dentistry is necessary for successful treatment. Additionally, laser dentistry has a higher long-term success rate, decreasing the likelihood of incurring additional costs from multiple treatments. Overall, the benefits far outweigh the costs.

When operated within practice guidelines, dental lasers are as safe as other dental treatments, if not more so. During laser procedures you will be asked to wear protective glasses, much like you wear sunglasses to protect you from the suns UV rays.

Ask your dentist about the extent of his/her training. Training should include educational and training courses from the laser manufacturer. Additionally, many dental schools, associations, and the Academy of Laser Dentistry offer dental laser education opportunities. ALD is the professions leading independent source for laser education and credentialing.

Missing teeth not only affects your oral health, but your quality of life as well. Without tooth replacement, your smile is less attractive and you may experience pain or difficulty eating and speaking, which can be embarrassing. Dental implants can alleviate these concerns by acting as natural teeth.

Dental implants are a safe, predictable solution for replacing missing teeth. Implants look and feel like your natural teeth. Patients with implants experience improved taste and appetite as they are able to chew without pain or discomfort. Dental implants also improve your aesthetic appearance by rebuilding your smile, and preserving your facial structure. Your overall quality of life can improve with dental implants.

Implants successfully integrate with the jaw bone in 97% of cases. When integration is not successful, your doctor will attempt to place the implant in a slightly different location within the jaw in hopes of promoting better integration.

No. A local anesthetic is administered before and during surgery to ensure the patient does not feel pain or discomfort throughout the procedure. Usually your doctor will prescribe post-operative pain medication to minimize any discomfort that may initially occur after the surgery.

If you do not opt for dental implants, you will experience steady, gradual bone loss, causing additional problems with your remaining healthy teeth. This bone loss can eventually impact your denture fit and affect your facial appearance and diet. It is important to replace missing teeth before these side effects occur. The risks incurred by waiting to replace teeth may make you ineligible for dental implants and require bone grafting.

Dr. Davis is a graduate of the University of Nebraska Medical Center, College of Dentistry. He completed his General Practice Residency at Saint Joseph Hospital in Denver, Colorado. Dr. Davis completed his specialty training in Periodontics at Louisiana State University Medical Center in New Orleans. He has been practicing Periodontics in Naples since 1989.

Dr. Davis is a member of the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP), the American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID), the Academy of Laser Dentistry, the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, the Florida Dental Society of Anesthesiology, the American Academy of Oral Medicine, the American Dental Association (ADA), the Florida Dental Association (FDA), and the Collier County Dental Association (CCDA).

Dr. Miguel Jusino, a Diplomat of the American Board of Periodontology, has lived and worked in Puerto Rico, Oklahoma, Texas, Georgia and now Florida. His passion for dentistry started at a young age. With both parents being dentists themselves he has been exposed to the dental field his whole life. This motivated him to pursue and graduate from the University Of Puerto Rico School Of Dental Medicine in 2008.

After completing dental school he served, active duty, in the U.S. Army for 10 years. During that time he completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency program at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. He was then assigned as the Brigade Dentist for the 1st Cavalry Division at Fort Hood, Texas where he was able to treat soldiers while deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. In 2015 he completed his certification in Periodontics from the US Army Advanced Education Program in Periodontics in Fort Gordon, Georgia and also earned a Masters Degree in Oral Biology from Georgia Regents University. Dr. Jusinos last assignment while in the Army was as Chief of Periodontics and as Assistant Professor of Periodontics for a two-year Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency program at Fort Hood, Texas. There he taught residents a conventional and modern approach to treatment in periodontics while addressing the periodontal and implant needs of soldiers. Dr. Jusino is board certified in Periodontology and Dental Implant Surgery. He is certified in IV sedation, and Laser-Assisted New Attachment Procedure - LANAP. He has been published in peer-reviewed journals, such as Clinical Advances in Periodontics. He is a member of the American Board of Periodontology, American Academy of Periodontology, American Dental Association, Southern Academy of Periodontology, Florida Association of Periodontists and the Collier County Dental Association. Dr. Jusino honorably separated as a Major from Active Duty and joined the Army Reserves in the summer of 2018 where he has now reached the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Dr. Jusino and family moved to Naples where his wife, Jennifer, was born and raised to fulfill their dreams of having their children, Ariana, Zo, and Silas grow up at the beach, surrounded by family and friends.