Category Archives: General Dentistry

Healthy Gums are Not Affected by Laser Dentistry

Does LANAP Affect Healthy Gums? Dr. Alexander Lezhansky uses laser dentistry for removal of bacteria and infected tissue while comfortably preserving healthy gum tissue. Modern periodontal treatment includes the Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure, or LANAP, to treat gum disease very effectively. This procedure replaces the previous osseous surgery where the surgeon would cut into […]


Dr. Alexander Lezhansky DDS Explains the LAPIP

Dr. Alexander Lezhansky DDS Explains the LAPIP Peri-implantitis is caused by bacteria and can be treated with Laser-Assisted Peri-Implantitis Procedure (LAPIP) without the need to remove the dental implant. Just as bacteria can cause periodontal disease, it can cause an infection and bone loss around a dental implant, which is one reason why good oral […]


Zirconia E-MAX Crowns Offer Patients Great Benefits

Zirconia E-MAX Crowns Offer Patients Great Benefits Dr. Lezhansky talks about the translucency of E-MAX crowns for the front teeth, and zirconia crowns that contain no metal. After dental implants are placed, the crown that looks like the tooth is permanently secured on top of it. For many years traditional crowns were made of porcelain […]


Veneers Can Quickly Produce a Hollywood Smile

Veneers Can Quickly Produce a Hollywood Smile For the patient who feels their front teeth are not aligned as well as they would like, having veneers applied can have an orthodontic affect. We might call this process “instant orthodontics,” compared to most orthodontic cases that would require braces or Invisalign over a period of 12 […]


Periodontal Disease

Diabetes, Heart Disease, and Joint Problems Linked to Periodontal Disease Dr. Lezhansky explains how systemic diseases are affected by poor oral hygiene when bacteria in the mouth travel in the bloodstream throughout the body. Periodontal (gum) disease is linked to other systemic diseases, which is why oral health is an essential part of overall health […]


Being a Successful Dentist Goes Beyond Dentistry

Being a Successful Dentist Goes Beyond Dentistry My passion for dentistry really began with my father being a dentist—with me watching everything he did. He was a dentist back in Russia and then also practiced as a dentist here in the U.S. after immigrating. Here at Bright Smile Design Dental we have that synergy as […]


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