Gum disease is a common but serious oral health condition. Without timely treatment, it can cause major damage to the oral tissues and even increase the risk of many systemic health conditions! Fortunately, modern dentistry is well-equipped to fight this problem. One tool that is becoming more common in efforts to conquer gum disease is dental lasers. How might a laser help you achieve a healthier smile? This blog post explains.
Laser Gum Disease Treatment: The Basics
A laser is basically a highly concentrated beam of light. Different types of lasers have many applications throughout various industries, including dentistry and healthcare.
To fight gum disease, a soft tissue laser can be used in lieu of a scalpel in order to remove diseased parts of the gums. It can also be used to eliminate harmful bacteria in the pockets between the gums and teeth. Combined, these functions can work powerfully to get rid of a gum infection and allow the mouth to heal. With the LANAP procedure (a specific type of laser treatment for gum disease), the laser can even be used to stimulate the growth of new, healthy tissues.
LANAP is sometimes used as a standalone procedure, but it can also be used in conjunction with other types of gum disease therapy.
The Amazing Benefits of Laser Gum Disease Treatment
Laser gum disease treatment offers some pretty remarkable benefits, especially when compared to traditional approaches:
- Minimally invasive procedure: Laser gum disease treatment uses a concentrated beam of light instead of traditional scalpels, resulting in less pain and discomfort. The precise nature of lasers allows targeted removal of diseased tissue with minimal impact on healthy areas.
- Faster recovery time: Because lasers cause less trauma to the gums and surrounding tissues, you are likely to experience a shorter healing period after treatment. This means you can return to your normal activities more quickly than with conventional surgery.
- Effective bacteria elimination: The laser not only removes infected tissue but also kills harmful bacteria in gum pockets. This reduces the chance of reinfection and supports better long-term oral health.
- Reduced bleeding and swelling: The laser cauterizes blood vessels as it works, which minimizes bleeding and swelling during and after the procedure. This leads to a more comfortable post-treatment experience.
- Stimulates tissue regeneration: Certain laser treatments, such as LANAP, can encourage the growth of new, healthy gum tissue. This enhances the body’s natural healing process and helps restore gum health.
- Less need for anesthesia: You may require only minimal or no anesthesia during laser gum treatment. The gentle approach of lasers can ease anxiety and make the experience more pleasant.
Lasers are amazing! Talk to your dentist to learn more about how they can be used in the battle against gum disease.
Meet the Practice
At Roselle Park Dental & Implants, our team is all about combining technology and skill to lead to the best possible outcomes for our patients. That is why we are proud to offer laser gum disease treatment, including advanced LANAP procedures. To learn more about us or to request a consultation, contact our office at 908-245-1745.