Looking for the Best Periodontist? Bay Area Professional Dr. Barney Lim is a Leader in His Field
If you are doing a search for 'Periodontist Bay Area' you don't need to look any further than Dr. Barney Lim. Searching for 'Periodontist Bay Area' can be daunting. You want someone with experience and a great track record.
Gum disease goes beyond a red tint in your toothbrush after use; it is a much more serious issue. The concept is pretty vague to most people and it might be useful to briefly flesh out what the gum disease Periodontitis actually is and the impact it can have on your wellbeing.
In cases of periodontitis the gums actually recede from the teeth creating space for the accumulation of debris and bacteria. This inflames the gums and as your body tries to fight off the infections that naturally result from these conditions additional toxins begin to cause deterioration of your teeth and bone.
The pockets of space deepen and accumulate more toxins, which may eventually lead to much more serious conditions such as stroke, certain forms of cancer (kidney, pancreatic, blood), or heart disease. There are special concerns for women during pregnancy as periodontal organisms may be associated with preeclampsia (an incurable condition that is very dangerous for both mother and baby). Diabetes is another concern as periodontitis can be both caused by and (it is suggested) can lead to diabetic or pre-diabetic conditions.
In moderate to advanced cases of gum disease cut and stitch surgery was the only treatment option for a long time, but now there is a better choice in the form of laser surgery. Through laser oral surgery patients now experience greater benefits from two, two hour sessions than they used to get from the eight to ten one hour sessions needed for scalpel-based surgical procedures.
Dr. Barney Lim, a periodontist with 28 years experience and associate clinical professor at UCSF, is a leading expert in the field of laser surgery for the treatment of gum disease. He was the first to be certified in the Bay Area for the LANAP procedure and has a great amount of experience in the field.
