What are my options to treat gum recession? Gum recession is a multi factorial problem that can be caused by many different factors. Abnormal position of teeth, periodontal disease, overaggressive tooth brushing, and orthodontic treatment can all contribute to recession of the gums. Receding gums is a chronic problem that… Read More
Dr. Lanman is a board certified Periodontist serving the Oklahoma City area.
added on: June 15, 2012Award for Oklahoma City Periodontist. Dr. Lanman has offically received the honor of becoming a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology. Periodontics is that specialty of dentistry which encompasses the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases of the supporting and surrounding tissues of the teeth or their substitutes and… Read More
Diabetes and Oral Health
added on: February 9, 2012Patients with diabetes need to take note of their oral health. Blood sugar levels are usually a top concern with patients with diabetes, but the health of their gums should also be on their mind. 26 million patients living with diabetes would be surprised to know that approximately 95 percent… Read More
Can weight loss help improve your smile?
added on: February 9, 2012The Journal of Periodontology released a preliminary study, which looked at 31 obese patients and how weight loss affected their periodontal health. Half of the patients had gastric bypass and the other half didn’t. The half that had the gastric bypass lost weight, and an improvement in their gum health…. Read More
Can a visit to the Dentist save your heart?
added on: February 9, 2012The American Heart Association has released a statement that having your teeth cleaned on a regular interval can ward off gum disease, but can also keep you from a heart attack and stroke. Some studies have shown that there is a relationship between gum disease (Periodontitis) and heart disease. The… Read More
Should Antibiotics be used to treat Chronic Periodontitis?
added on: February 9, 2012Periodontitis is a bacterial induced chronic inflammatory disease that is modified by the host immune response. At the center of this disease is an interaction between the bacterial biofilm vs. immune response. The problem is that this bacterial biofilm is protected from a patient’s immune response and antibiotics due to… Read More
Oklahoma City’s New Choice in Periodontal Care
added on: February 9, 2012Welcome to my practice! I’m Dr. Ryan Lanman and I am excited to introduce you to my new practice. I am really passionate about offering my patients the most conservative periodontal options available to save time, expense and recovery days. While many dentists offer a “we do it all” approach… Read More