Laser Gum Surgery
Laser Gum Surgery
Gum disease is a serious health problem that can compromise your well-being if it is left untreated. Research suggests that gum disease can contribute to the development of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, respiratory infections, and many other inflammatory conditions.
Luckily, recent technological advancements have made gum disease treatment more effective than ever before. With the help of laser gum surgery, we can get your gum disease under control and improve your overall dental health with less pain and faster recovery.
Laser gum surgery
Laser gum surgery, also called laser-assisted periodontal therapy (LANAP), uses advanced laser technology to stop the advancement of gum disease. At Sacramento Periodontics, we use the Periolase MVP-7 laser when performing the LANAP procedure, the only FDA-approved laser treatment proven to regenerate soft tissue and bone.
Laser gum surgery is effective because it kills bacteria and diseased tissue below the gumline and helps to regenerate healthy tissue. The video below provides a visual description of the LANAP laser gum treatment:
Laser Gum Surgery Video Animation
Benefits of laser gum surgery
When compared to traditional surgery, laser gum treatment offers many benefits:
Minimally invasive
Laser gum surgery is significantly less invasive than traditional gum surgery, which involves a scalpel and sutures. That’s because laser gum surgery does not involve cutting or sewing the gum tissue. As a result, laser gum surgery is less painful and leads to a faster recovery for the patient.
Less pain
Traditional gum surgery is an effective treatment for gum disease but involves a fair amount of pain and recovery. We are committed to providing caring periodontal services and believe that our patient’s comfort is a priority. Whenever possible, we prefer laser gum surgery because our patients report having significantly less pain and much faster recovery.
Less bleeding
Laser gum surgery eliminates bacteria and diseased tissue while cauterizing blood vessels in the process. That means that our patients experience much less bleeding. Heavy oral bleeding is not pleasant for our patients, and we prefer to avoid it when possible. The Periolase MVP-7 laser allows us to provide effective laser gum surgery more comfortably than ever before.
Faster recovery
Laser gum surgery speeds up the recovery process by stimulating healthy tissue regeneration. In the past, gum disease surgery significantly disrupted our patient’s lives. They had to take extended time off work and miss family events to recover from surgery fully. Laser gum surgery substantially cuts recovery time, allowing our patients to return to their normal routine faster.
We are laser gum surgery experts
Our periodontists have over a decade of laser gum treatment experience. We were one of the first to provide the LANAP procedure in the area and have performed hundreds of successful procedures. If you have gum disease, we can help get your health back on track. Contact us today to get started.