In laser periodontal therapy, a highly powerful yet small laser is utilized to remove inflammatory tissue from the gums and surrounding bone. Since sick tissue is often darker than healthy tissue, lasers are able to discriminate between the two. Consequently, the diseased gums may be precisely removed using the laser. Moreover, the region is sterile, which decreases the risk of gum disease and other infections in the future. Laser for gum disease treatment allows for the regeneration of healthy gum tissue, which in many instances strengthens the gums and keeps teeth from falling out. The whole process usually takes no more than a couple of visits.

Benefits of Laser Dentistry

1. Comfort: With laser treatment, there is reduced or no bleeding, minimized swelling, no charring, and no drill noise or vibration. The stress and anxiety often associated with dental work is therefore eliminated when you experience quick, effective, and essentially pain-free laser procedures. Also, post-operative sensitivity is greatly limited by laser dentistry, and recovery time is much quicker than with traditional methods. In fact, due to the less-invasive nature of the laser technique, the mouth begins to heal immediately after work is completed!
2. Reduced Risk of Infection: The laser’s high-energy light beam acts as a sterilizer on the area it is working, thereby reducing the risk of bacterial infections and relapses.
3. Anesthesia Limited or Eliminated: Because laser dentistry is virtually painless, no longer will you suffer fear of injections and numbness. Often, only a light anesthetic spray is required. Laser treatment eliminates the complications and cost associated with anesthesia.