More than half of the U.S. adult population has some form of gum disease, but many of them are unaware. Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, is a progressive infection that affects the tissues and supporting structures of the mouth. It presents itself in three stages, each with its unique symptoms or in some cases, none at all. If left untreated or ignored, it will continue to worsen until teeth become lose and they will either fall out on their own, or they will need to be extracted.

Gum disease is caused by the build-up of bacteria that harden and form tartar (or calculus) on your teeth. Over time, this tarter/calculus breaks down the tissues of your mouth beneath the gum line, making it the leading cause of tooth loss or extraction. Science has now shown that once it reaches this level, bacteria can also travel through the blood stream to affect other areas of the body, contributing to serious health problems such as:

Therapeutic Laser Care (TLC), developed by Dr. Gordon Wilson, is a comprehensive method of treating all stages of gum disease without the need for scalpels or stitches. Since no two patients are alike, it is customized to the individual need of each patient. The overall goal of TLC is to eliminate pocketing and bleeding in the least-invasive, most cost-effective and affordable manner possible. We are able to accomplish this in a minimally-invasive manner using Perio Trays, which eliminate the anaerobic bacteria that cause periodontal disease. In certain cases, we may even use a laser therapy such as Laser Softcare or LANAP.

Gum disease is a bacterial infection that affects the gums. Antimicrobial medication is an important part of any gum disease treatment. However, because of a saliva-like fluid called crevicular flow, it can be difficult to keep the medication between the gums, where its needed most. Until now. With Perio Trays, the medication stays put, giving bacteria nowhere to hide. Perio Trays are custom-designed based on impressions of your teeth and gums. The trays are lined with the medication, and they can be used in the comfort of your own home.

If you precisely follow our proposed care plan and simple home care instructions and you don’t achieve a minimum of 75% reduction in the number of periodontal pockets and bleeding sites within 6 months; we will continue treating your periodontal disease at no additional charge or refund your money!

Dr. Gordon Wilson, founder of the Arizona Periodontal Laser Surgical Institute, has developed a unique gum disease treatment system called Therapeutic Laser Care (TLC). TLC is a combination of many different types of periodontal procedures, depending on the severity of the periodontal condition. In the vast majority of cases, TLC is non-surgical. Occasionally, (in the most severe cases) TLC incorporates laser therapies such as Laser Softcare and LANAP. TLC implements the use of Perio Trays to help eliminate gum disease-causing bacteria without the need for cutting the gums, or other traditionally invasive techniques. Dr. Wilson has performed thousands of TLC cases and guarantees at least a 75 percent reduction in periodontal pocketing within six months, or you may return for complimentary retreatment.

Traditional gum treatments, like osseous surgery, often require cutting the gums to access areas of infection, making them painful and invasive. Seeing a need for a quick, efficient and less invasive alternative, Dr. Wilson pioneered TLC 4 Gums. TLC combines several minimally-invasive, virtually pain-free treatments to offer one comprehensive treatment alternative that addresses your gum tissue needs.

With TLC, there are no scalpels and no stitches. In fact, the vast majority of TLC cases are non-surgical! In a select few cases, laser therapies such as Laser Softcare or LANAP may be used to vaporize diseased gum tissue and promote faster healing. Then, Perio Trays , antimicrobial medicated trays, are used to eliminate gum disease-causing bacteria. Perio Traysare custom-designed based on impressions of your teeth and gums and can be used in the comfort of your own home. Most patients report a greater level of comfort with TLC than traditional gum surgery or other periodontal laser procedures.

TLC works by focusing on destroying the bacteria that collect between the teeth and gums. With this treatment program, Dr. Wilson will not only help you restore you gums to a healthy state, but continue to maintain that state as well. Compared to traditional surgical treatments, TLC is:

Dr. Wilson was one of the first dentists in the world to be licensed by Millennium Dental Technologies in the LANAP technique. TLC combines several non-invasive, minimally-invasive and virtually pain-free treatments to offer one ofthe most effective gum treatments possible. Dr. Wilsons TLC protocol customizes a plan for each of the five stages of periodontal health. As the founder of the Arizona Periodontal Laser Institute, Dr. Wilson lectures dentists nationwide on this revolutionary gum disease treatment method.

If you precisely follow our proposed care plan and simple home care instructions and you don’t achieve a minimum of 75% reduction in periodontal pocketing and bleeding sites within 6 months; we will continue treating your periodontal disease at no additional charge or refund your money!

Dr. Wilson was born in Santa Monica, California but moved to a small town in Western Nebraska before his first birthday. He grew up on a farm, where he developed his strong work ethic. He attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, where he was a varsity member of the Cornhuskers football team. He was also a patient administration specialist in the United States Army Reserve branch of the 82nd field hospital. After Iraq invaded Kuwait in August of 1990, Dr. Wilson volunteered for active duty and was stationed with the 42nd field hospital on the Island Emirate of Bahrain. During the first Gulf War, he was placed in charge of the hospitals quality assurance, medical evacuations, and triage.

Upon returning from the Gulf War Theatre, he attended the University of Nebraska Medical Centers College of Dentistry. As an undergraduate dental student, he participated in a table clinic competition where he presented the six published preparation designs for porcelain laminate veneers, and he introduced a seventh preparation design. He was the very first dental student in the medical centers history to be allowed to provide porcelain laminate veneers for a patient. Dr. Wilson moved to the Valley of the Sun in 1995, where he has dedicated his professional career to providing patients with the absolute best that dentistry has to offer. He is continually upgrading himself with the latest techniques in state-of-the-art, personalized, and comfortable dental care. Dr. Wilson is also the founder of the Arizona Periodontal Laser Institute, where he trains other dentists and hygienists on the use of lasers and non-surgical methods of treating gum disease. He is an Arizona licensed general dentist who is highly skilled in all disciplines of dental care including cosmetic dentistry, oral surgery, root canal therapy, dentures, implants, crowns, bridges, and preventive dentistry. Dr. Wilson has been featured on Good Morning Arizona, Good Evening Arizona, The Wellness Hour, ABC15, FOX10, The Arizona Republic, and Todays Arizona Woman. He has been recognized locally, nationally and internationally for his excellence in dentistry.

Michele joined our team in 2003, and is a pro when it comes to helping our patients achieve optimal oral health. With 27 years in the dental profession, our patients are grateful for her gentle touch and empathetic demeanor. A willingness to go above and beyond in providing our patients the best possible experience makes Michele a valued part of our practice. When shes not taking great care of our patients, you can find Michele cycling or reading.

At an early age, Alicia became intrigued with dentistry from pearly whites to fresh breath. After completing dental assisting school from Apollo College in 2009, she worked side-by-side with many dentists to help each patient with their unique, individual dental needs. Very quickly she came to realize that the health of ones gums were imperative to have an overall healthy mouth and body. After educating herself with Dr. Wilsons protocol on gum therapy, she couldnt imagine caring for patients any other way! She cant wait to say, Ive been helping patients with dental concerns for over 20 years! Alicia spends her off time watching 80s sitcoms, renting movies, reading Sci Fi novels, and hiking with her dog Franco.

She also contacts your insurance company on your behalf to verify benefits and files insurance claims for our patients. If we need an extra set of hands in the back office, she helps out wherever she is needed. Although she is new to the dental field she is intrigued by Dr. Wilsons patent pending protocols for treating periodontal disease. At a very young age, she learned the importance of good dental care. As she was growing up, a number of her family members lost their teeth to gum disease and had to resort to dentures.

As a result, she is very diligent about her oral health because she wants to keep her pearly whites until she leaves this Earth. Born and raised in Arizona she enjoys the toasty weather and spending time outdoors reading books. When shes not at work helping you with all your dental needs she likes to spend time with her family, friends and watch Netflix with her roommate and sister.

Mariyana was born and raised in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. She has lived in the United States since 2008, and she moved to Arizona in 2010. We are all very proud to say that on May 3rd, 2017, she received her United States citizenship!

Mariyana has been our office manager now since July of 2014. At a very young age, Mariyana became fascinated with dentistry when she would visit the dental school for her dental needs. She loves helping patients achieve whiter, brighter smiles and she especially loves that we are able to save so many teeth that other dentists have given up on.

In our office, Mariyana is primarily responsible for helping our patients review their care plans and coordinate the care plan with affordable payment plans and insurance benefits. She also helps with answering phone calls, scheduling patients and bookkeeping to help keep the practice running smoothly. In her spare time, she enjoys watching comedy movies, hiking, working out and spending quality time with her husband.