Dr. Dennis Lucas Blog
Dorsal dental appliances are effective options for sleep apnea
Dental sleep appliances help patients who do not tolerate CPAP machines Giving you a great smile and repairing damaged teeth is only part of the picture when it comes to oral health. Dr. Dennis Lucas also helps patients with sleep apnea enjoy a better night’s sleep through the use of Dorsal dental appliances. Dorsal dental appliances are custom-fit devices that keep your airway open and protected at the same time. They minimize snoring and potentially dangerous sleep apnea episodes, and are especially useful for our patients who do not tolerate CPAP machines. Continuous positive...
ARESTIN teams with manual cleaning to improve gum health
Dr. Lucas uses this antibiotic to fight bacterial gum infections oesn’t take long for gum disease to become a progressively damaging issue for your mouth. The bacteria that causes gum disease weakens your gums and can reduce the support for your teeth. Dr. Dennis Lucas uses an antibiotic application called ARESTIN to help combat this issue for appropriate patients. ARESTIN is applied directly to infected gums as opposed to most antibiotics that come in pill form. Dr. Lucas follows suggested protocols in using ARESTIN as a complementary treatment to traditional techniques such as scaling and...
Enhance your flossing with the new Waterpik Sonic-Fusion 2.0
Updated version of Waterpik’s toothbrush supplements your regular flossing Dr. Dennis Lucas has a great way for you to ramp up the effectiveness of regular flossing and improve your daily cleaning routine. Our office now carries the Waterpik Sonic-Fusion® 2.0, a premium home tool that uses a water jet to help dislodge food particles, massage your gums, and enhance overall oral health. While not a replacement for your regular flossing, this updated version of Waterpik’s popular Sonic-Fusion line combines brushing and water flossing into one handy, multi-speed tool. The friction created when...
ARESTIN antibiotic is effective as a gum disease treatment
Time-release system fights bacteria in infected gum pockets Gum disease treatment is one of the most important, yet least understood aspects of Dr. Dennis Lucas’s dental practice in Naples, Florida. Most of our patients see value in common treatments such as dental cleanings, filling cavities, and restorative dental techniques, but gum disease treatment exists on a little different level because it may not directly involve your teeth. However, gum disease treatment serves an important role because your gums protect your teeth and the structures that hold them in place. When appropriate, we...
iTtero Element 2 Imaging System elevates our scanning abilities
Digital images help us produce more accurate dental restorations We are pleased to announce the addition of the iTero Element 2 Imaging System in our Naples, Florida, office. This advanced intraoral scanner enables us to routinely and quickly use digital scans in performing dental procedures more accurately and efficiently than ever before. Our patients appreciate the impressive 21.5-inch touch widescreen and high-definition color imaging of the iTero Element 2 Imaging System. It makes it easy for us to display images right at your chair so you can better understand what we’re looking to...
Dr. Dennis Lucas uses advanced techniques to create great smiles
Smile design is the key to successful cosmetic dentistry in Naples, Florida It’s never too late to improve your smile. Dr. Dennis Lucas delivers on that premise through a combination of advanced technology and the latest in cosmetic dentistry techniques for his patients in Naples, Florida. The cosmetic dentistry journey is an individualized process that restores dental function while giving you the confidence to flash that bright smile you’ve always wanted. Dr. Lucas works with patients to develop a strategy that leverages available techniques appropriate for your current state of...
New technology helps Dr. Dennis Lucas with oral cancer screening
VELscope Vx provides a painless way for dentists to see oral abnormalities Helping you maintain a healthy, attractive smile is only part of the job for Dr. Dennis Lucas and his team. Making sure the underlying tissues in your mouth are free of abnormalities that may signal more serious issues such as oral cancer is a crucial component of his holistic dentistry practice. This is where the new VELscope® Vx comes into play. Dr. Lucas invested in the VELscope® Vx Enhanced Oral Assessment System because oral cancer screening is so critical for early detection. This tool uses Fluorescence...
Dr. Dennis Lucas helps patients make the most of their smiles
Our mouths benefit from nature’s design excellence Beauty and form often follow function in nature. Likewise, strength and structure lend themselves to beauty. This certainly holds true in the dentistry profession, where our patients depend on Dr. Dennis Lucas and his team to maintain and restore strong bites and beautiful smiles. Our task is to leverage the functional and visual brilliance provided by nature for your long-term oral health. Nature is filled with examples of subtle, yet beautiful designs that yield incredible strength and make the best of structural engineers gaze in awe. The...
Dental scanner benefits include less discomfort for our patients
Dr. Dennis Lucas uses an intraoral scanner (IOS) for highly accurate measurements Advances in technology are generating dental scanner benefits that make producing dental restorations and clear Invisalign braces a cleaner, less intrusive, and most importantly more accurate process than previous methods. Dr. Dennis Lucas uses digital scanning devices to enhance oral health and create more attractive smiles for his patients in the Naples, Florida, area. Chief among dental scanner benefits is eliminating the messy process dentists previously used for making impressions of teeth. Dental scanners...
Controlling diabetes and good oral health go hand in hand
Blood sugar levels have a major impact on your teeth and gums Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects multiple aspects of our body’s function, with oral health among the most important factors when it comes to diabetic risk factors. The dental professionals at Dr. Dennis Lucas’s office help patients understand how diabetes impacts oral health and steps you can take to minimize the effects. National Diabetes Month in November is good time to enhance your knowledge base when it comes to diabetes and oral health. Almost one in every 10 people has some form of diabetes, meaning this is a very...