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Laser Periodontal Therapy
New Bedford, Falmouth, & Hyannis, MA




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Close up of Laser TechnologyLaser periodontal therapy, laser gum treatment, or laser-assisted new attachment procedure (LANAP) is an innovative and revolutionary procedure that uses laser technology to treat periodontal disease. Laser-assisted periodontal surgery uses dental lasers, which have increasingly provided highly effective treatments for periodontological procedures. At Center for Advanced Periodontics and Implant Dentistry, you can get treated for periodontal disease in a minimally invasive way, saving you the troubles associated with traditional gum surgery.

How Laser-Assisted Periodontal Surgery Works


Laser periodontal surgery is a technological invention. Treating your diseased gums using this type of technology takes a few critical steps. The first step of this laser periodontal treatment is making you comfortable before the procedure starts. Our dentist will numb the identified part of your mouth affected by periodontitis using local anesthesia.

Our dentist will then direct a concentrated beam of energy emitted by a specialized laser on the very spot where there is evidence of diseased gum tissues. The light energy from the specialized laser removes the infected gum tissue and bacteria from the different affected pockets surrounding your teeth.

The laser used in this treatment procedure is specialized for a good reason. Your gums need to remain unaffected even after the procedure. Therefore, your periodontist must use a specialized laser to remove only the diseased gum tissue and leave the healthy gum tissues unaffected.

The pigmented bacteria and inflamed tissues absorb the energy produced by the laser, which causes them to vaporize and disappear. The process facilitates the removal of the diseased gum tissue while also sterilizing the area to reduce the levels of bacteria that could cause a new set of diseased gum tissue.

Benefits of Choosing Laser Gum Therapy


Like many other technological breakthroughs in dentistry, laser periodontal therapy has provided patients with significant benefits. Let us look at some of these benefits.

Little To No Pain


Previously, dentists performed a surgical procedure to remove diseased tissues from gums. The surgical procedure involved making incisions on the gums and manual removal of diseased tissue, which caused some bleeding and pain afterward. Healthy tissue could also be affected in the process. With periodontal laser surgery, you will feel little to no pain before and after the procedure is done. You will not even experience any form of swelling or bleeding during and after the procedure.

Minimally Invasive


Removing diseased gum tissues using laser dentistry for gum disease involves shining the laser beam toward the affected area of the gum. The laser beam used in the procedure is precise, and it only targets the diseased tissue. Your healthy gum tissue remains untouched.

Eliminates Harmful Bacteria


Laser-assisted periodontal therapy is beneficial for treating gums affected by periodontitis and also leaves your gums free of harmful bacteria. The lasers penetrate deep into the gum pockets to reach below the gum line. The presence of the laser energy kills bacteria, leaving the root surfaces clean and safe. The chances of getting a re-infection after a laser treatment are much less compared to traditional approaches to treating periodontitis.

Preserves Healthy Gum Tissue


Laser periodontal therapy uses high-tech lasers that are designed specifically for periodontal treatment. The lasers are specialized, and they have the power to vaporize diseased gum tissue only, leaving the adjacent healthy gum tissue unharmed. The lasers are also smart, and our periodontist will make special settings to determine the different depths of the beams to ensure that they only hit the targets with precise accuracy.

Cost Effective


Laser periodontal therapy takes one or two visits to our practice. A combination of the few number of visits to the dentist and the insurance coverage makes this treatment option the most cost-effective for your wallet.

Faster Procedure, Faster Healing


If you are always busy and have little time for lengthy dental procedures, laser periodontal therapy is your best option. The procedure can take up to an hour or two on the first visit. The follow-up session is even quicker because our periodontist will be checking if the gums are healing properly. You can easily return to work and resume your daily oral routine just 24 hours after treatment with laser beams.

Laser Periodontal Treatment Downsides


There are a few instances where laser treatment is not the right choice for treating your infected gums. For instance, laser periodontal therapy is not a suitable option for treating severe cases of gum disease. Our dentist must examine your teeth and determine if the laser treatment will completely eliminate the diseased gums or whether you need a surgical procedure or both. Additionally, if you are paying for laser periodontal therapy out-of-pocket, you might have to dig deeper into your pockets.

Is Laser Periodontal Therapy Safe?


Laser periodontal therapy is absolutely safe. For starters, it is an FDA-approved treatment procedure. The hand-held laser device is also FDA-approved. Our dentist, who uses this device to treat your teeth, has also undergone training and certification. A combination of these factors is the assurance you need to know that laser treatments are absolutely safe. The only thing that stands between you and safety is your ability to choose the right provider. Otherwise, the treatment process and the devices needed have been given the green light by the FDA.

The Results to Expect from Laser Periodontal Therapy


The first use of laser beams to treat gum diseases started as an experimental process. However, it is now the go-to procedure for treating gum disease and generalized periodontitis. However, it is not the golden bullet that will give you 100 percent results.

Using the laser periodontal therapy device can eliminate about 80 percent of the disease inside your gums. If the results are less than that, you might have to undergo conventional gum surgery to completely eliminate all the diseased gum tissue from your mouth. You must be sure to have the diseased tissues removed and the area also cleaned of harmful bacteria.

Eliminate the Effects of Gum Disease with Laser Treatment


Laser treatment is a suitable option for treating gum disease and periodontitis. This minimally invasive gum treatment leaves you with no scars. Make a trip to meet our team at Center for Advanced Periodontics and Implant Dentistry to talk about your gum treatment. Contact us at 508-996-3131 to schedule your appointment today.


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