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All About Us
Dr. Nurin–voted one of the four best periodontists in the Baltimore region
and the best periodontist in Anne Arundel County.
Baltimore Magazine: May, 1999.
"…a pioneer in laser dentistry."
Maryland Academy of General Dentistry:
November, 1999.
Dr. Lawrence Nurin, D.D.S.
A Periodontist
Annapolis,
Maryland
Who
is Dr. Nurin?
Dr. Lawrence A. Nurin, D.D.S., has been practicing periodontics in the same location since 1973.
He
has a B.S. degree, Doctor of Dental Surgery degree, and a Certificate of Periodontics from New York
University.
He was an associate professor of Periodontics for eight years
at the University of Maryland, past president
of the Anne Arundel County Dental Society, staff member of the Anne Arundel
Medical Center, charter member of the Academy
of Laser Dentistry, member of the American Dental Association and Academy
of Periodontology, and he has also served in the U.S. Navy.
Dr. Nurin has
lectured locally and throughout the country. He developed the protocol for the use of lasers in periodontal surgery and was
the first periodontist to utilize the laser for periodontal surgery in a hospital setting and was the only periodontist routinely
utilizing the laser in a six-state radius.
Dr. Nurin was recently
honored by being voted a Fellowship Member of the Pierre Fauchard Academy (The International Dental
Honor Society). He recently (2004) became a Master of Laser Dentistry and a certified Laser Instructor (by the World Clinical
Laser Institute). In October of 2004 Dr. Nurin was voted one of the top periodontists in Annapolis by the "What's Up
Annapolis" magazine.
In addition to laser surgery, Dr. Nurin also does:
"Conventional" periodontal surgery
Crown exposures crown lengthening
Gingival grafts
Frenectomies
Biopsies
Guided Tissue Regeneration
Bone
grafting techniques
Antimicrobial medication delivery
Ulcer and root desensitization
Implant repair and salvation
Cosmetic
periodontal surgery
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A periodontist?
Periodontists
are dentists who specialize in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of gum disease.
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What
is our philosophy?
Dr. Nurin and his dedicated staff are committed to providing his patients with the best dental care
with the least expense and stress possible. He achieves this high standard by incorporating the latest technologies and procedures
in a communicative, comfortable and friendly environment. Your complete satisfaction is the ultimate goal.
For instance:
Dr. Nurin has a twenty-four-hour emergency service and will see emergency patients as soon as possible...he lives within twenty
minutes of his office and will respond to emergency patients almost immediately.
Also, nitrous oxide and sedatives
are provided for his more apprehensive patients and arrangements can be made to have the treatment provided while his patients
are asleep.
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What does
periodontal treatment involve?
After reviewing your medical and dental history, Dr. Nurin will examine your gums, teeth
and mouth. This examination will include looking at the color and firmness of your gums, studying which teeth are loose and
checking how much gum tissue has been damaged. Necessary radiographs may be taken to evaluate the bone supporting the remaining
teeth.
After gathering this information, Dr. Nurin will discuss your condition with you and suggest the most helpful treatment
necessary for your dental health.
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What
are office procedures?
To allow sufficient time for individual attention, Dr. Nurin sees patients by appointment only.
Please be assured that every effort is made to honor your appointment time and he asks that you extend the same courtesy.
If an unanticipated circumstance requires you to either run late or cancel, please call as soon as possible.
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What are the benefits of seeing a periodontist?
Besides fresh breath,
a renewed confidence in your smile, restored oral health and a new sense of health and vitality, you'll be able to chew your
food more easily and enjoy foods you may have avoided because they were too difficult to eat. Years ago people accepted tooth
loss as part of getting older. You don't have to. With help from your dentist and periodontist, plus your own dedication to
good oral hygiene, you should keep your teeth for a lifetime.
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How
much will treatment cost?
The cost of the periodontal treatment will vary depending upon your needs. After Dr. Nurin
has examined you and determined the appropriate treatment, he can provide you and your insurance company with an estimate
of the cost. As you consider this health investment, keep in mind that treating gum disease is less costly - and better for
your health - than replacing teeth lost to untreated gum disease.
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What is the relationship between your dentist and Dr. Nurin?
Your dentist
and Dr. Nurin work together as a team to provide you with the best possible care. They will combine their experience to formulate
the best treatment plan for you while keeping each other informed about your progress.
After active periodontal treatment
is completed, Dr. Nurin will refer you back to your dentist, but may also see you periodically to follow up care and periodontal
treatment.
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