How Laser Tools Address Periodontal Issues

happy patient laser periodontal care conceptManaging periodontal disease effectively protects against general health complications as well as tooth loss. For some patients, the right care will include work that removes unhealthy tissues along with bacteria in order to encourage the growth of disease-free gums. Park Cities Periodontics And Implant Dentistry can provide this service while using advanced laser tools. The PerioLase tool is used for this Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure (LANAP). In using this approach, we make work on your tissues more conservative. In addition to limiting bleeding and better protecting healthy tissues, this approach provides a shorter and easier experience with recovery after treatment. This service is just one of several approaches we can take to help patients struggling with more advanced gum problems. Remember that the longer you wait to pursue this kind of care, the more likely you are to experience complications.

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Success with LANAP

In the past, patients who had gum disease that progressed to periodontitis may have faced a traditional surgical procedure involving scalpels and sutures. While that intervention typically was effective, it also required a certain recovery period and sometimes resulted in post-operative pain. Now, a laser periodontist can offer a better alternative. A procedure known as…

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Treating Periodontal Disease with Lasers

The earliest stages of gum disease, such as gingivitis, are typically treated with a specialized deep cleaning, but advanced stages of periodontal disease may require surgical interventions to remove affected tissue. Specifically, surgery may be recommended when pockets have developed between the gums and the teeth or when the gums have receded. In the past,…

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