Dv. Nemeth, ADS. Advertisement Get the beautiful smile you've always wanted! Dr. Joseph Nemeth explains gum disease. E z Dr. Joseph Nemeth loves what he does as a periodontist and strives to keep patients comfortable, healthy and free from pain. rust your smile to Dr. Joseph Nemeth, D.D.S., whose well- established periodontal practice in Southfield puts patients first and offers the latest in technology to bring lasting results with little pain or discomfort. "If someone is embarrassed to smile and now they smile and are full of confidence, it's very fulfilling," Dr. Nemeth said. To that end, he was the first periodontist in Michigan to be trained and certified in the Chao Pinhole Gum Rejuvenation•' procedure. To treat gum recession, which can lead to tooth and bone loss, Dr. Nemeth creates a pinhole opening in the gum, inserts special instruments to pull the gum down over the recession from the inside and then inserts collagen as a firming agent to keep the gum in place. As a periodontist, Dr. Nemeth specializes in treating gum diseases. Patients most often are referred by their general dentist, who sees symptoms surface when the problem is already advanced and treatment is needed. But more and more patients are aware of the problems, he says, and come on their own, especially for cosmetic treatment for gum recession, gum recontouring for a gummy smile and lip lowering. "My main goal is to save teeth;' Dr. Nemeth says sincerely. "If I can save teeth, it's very gratifying. I get great satisfaction from making people healthy and happy. And to help, I have to have the latest technology or I can't do what I want to do." So Dr. Nemeth is always searching for cutting-edge technology in his field. He investigates what he finds before investing in it for his office, and then he might discover even more ways to get the most efficiency and effectiveness from the method. As a professional committed to excellence, Dr. Nemeth is pleased to have been the first to bring many of these technological advancements to Michigan and the nation. These advancements are minimally invasive procedures that cause little or no discomfort for his patients. Dr. Nemeth incorporates the latest technolo- Dr. Nemeth also was the gies and procedures to benefit his patients. He first periodontal surgeon in the United States to purchase is shown using the new VeinViewer Flex, which a dental laser and is among illuminates the veins for first-stick success only 1 percent of dental when drawing blood or for sedation. professionals providing the . 44- 4 , After Dr. Nemeth was the first periodontist in Michi- LANAP laser gum treatment. This procedure uses light gan to be trained and certified in the remarkable energy to eliminate harmful Chao Pinhole Gum RejuvenationTM procedure for bacteria and diseased gum gum recession. Note how the recessed areas are tissue without harming healthy gum tissue. This method now covered in the photo on the right. allows for same-day recovery, minimal discomfort and little can lessen the risk and, in the case of to no gum recession. With most surgical diabetes, can sometimes return patients procedures, Dr. Nemeth uses IV sedation to normal blood sugar levels, requiring to ensure patient comfort and relaxation. less insulin. Do you hate having an impression of Dr. Nemeth, a native Detroiter, walks your teeth made by biting into a tray of the talk. He exercises regularly, eats gooey material? The Trios3 is a new digital moderately and keeps his own sweet device that creates a 3-D image of the tooth under control. What he learns for mouth and teeth in 48 seconds that can his profession he applies in his own life, be sent directly to a lab to make models and also feels bound to share. for implants. He regularly sponsors professional Another cutting-edge procedure, seminars and dinners to share information sometimes referred to as All-on-4 or Teeth- on new technology in his field. He makes in-a-Day, is used in the office by colleague sure his staff is well-educated, too. He also Dr. Amar Katranji, who specializes in dental takes information to the public through implants. To create dentures in one day, media interviews. And he is honored to teeth are removed and four implants are have been selected as principal dental placed to serve as anchors for a bridge that expert on National Public Television for is permanently attached to them. "It's a the In America series hosted by James wonderful, revolutionary procedure," Dr. Earl Jones. His segment will be shown Nemeth said, adding that Dr. Katranji brings nationwide this month. his talent and sophistication to the method. "I love what I do," Dr. Nemeth said. "I Not overshadowed by technology is love helping people, and I love enhancing Dr. Nemeth's dedication to patient health. lives." 111 "This is a call to action," he says. "Many diseases can be linked back to periodontal disease. The bacteria from the mouth Joseph R. Nemeth, D.D.S, travel through the body and can affect everything." He cites increased risk of and Associates heart attacks, early onset dementia, 28929 Telegraph Road, Suite 111 pancreatic cancer, stroke, diabetes, Southfield, MI. 48034 respiratory disease and low birthweight (248) 357-3100 babies as examples of problems linked to bacteria in the mouth. www.drnemeth.com Maintaining good periodontal health August 20 • 2015 21