Minneapolis Dental Office Using the Latest Tool to Help Fight Gum Disease

June 9, 2015 - Minneapolis, MN - Dr. Mark Wilson of Metropolitan Periodontists, P.A. is very pleased to announce that his dental practice is now using a Periscope to identify and treat gum disease.

"We started using the Periscope earlier this year," said Dr. Wilson. "And so far the results have been fantastic."

A Periscope uses a tiny camera along with video, lighting, and magnification technology to find bacteria below the gum line. That bacteria are then removed with microultrasonics, which are small probes powered ultrasonically.

"With our Periscope, we can now clean further below the gum line and around the roots better than ever before," Dr. Wilson said. "Our trained hygienists can also target bacteria from deep within the diseased pockets. As a result, our patients receive a more thorough cleaning that can stop gum disease from progressing."

One of the best parts of the Periscope, Dr. Wilson said, is that the recovery period is usually about 24 hours, which means patients can get back to their regular lives quickly.

"Gum disease can be very serious," Dr. Wilson added. "But the Periscope is a very effective way for us to find it early and then give it the necessary treatment."

About Metropolitan Periodontists, P.A. and Dr. Mark Wilson
The staff at Metropolitan Periodontists, P.A. is committed to offering the highest level of periodontal treatment and implant dentistry while providing the utmost comfort to their patients. Dr. Mark Wilson has over 30 years of experience in the dental field. He received his dental degree and then later his Masters of Science degree in Periodontology from the University of Minnesota. In 2008, he became the first periodontist in Minnesota to use LANAP (Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure) as a treatment for periodontal disease. Dr. Wilson is a member of numerous dental organizations, including the American Dental Association, the American Academy of Periodontology, and the Minnesota Association of Periodontists.

For more information about the Perioscope and other gum disease treatments provided by Metropolitan Periodontists, P.A., please visit metroperio.com.