TREATMENTS

Gum Disease Laser Therapy

Periodontal or gum disease happens when bacteria gets below the gum line and the attachment between the gum and tooth is lost. Three out of four Americans have some form of periodontal disease and only 3 out of 100 will ever get treated before its too late.

Gum disease is a silent, chronic, painless and communicable bacterial infection that often goes undetected or ignored until severe gum and bone destruction is unbearable and no longer able to be ignored. Left untreated, gum disease can cause tooth loss and traditional treatment can hurt.

In our office , we have a diode laser for soft-tissue use. We use strict safety precautions with protective eye-wear. Generally speaking, topical anesthetic with a small local gives a painless procedure. The advantage of laser therapy is, less post-op discomfort and faster healing times. The laser is also used to remove small lesions, and treat apthous ulcers. It is another useful tool in the advanced dental care office.