How Effective Is Laser Treatment For Gum Disease

Laser Treatment For Gum Disease

According to the American Academy of Periodontology, over 50% of American adults experience gum disease at one point in their lives. Gum disease is an infection that affects the bone and supporting tissues that hold your teeth together. According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, gum disease is generally caused by poor dental health, chronic illnesses like diabetes, genetic susceptibility, and certain medications. Various gum disease treatment options are available, which makes it daunting for patients to choose the right one.

Laser treatment is a non-surgical gum disease treatment where the dentist uses a laser to access an infected area to destroy an infected bacteria and tissue. It is an excellent alternative to conventional gum surgery because it permits treatment without stitching or cutting and with less discomfort to the patient. This post will explore the signs of gum disease, how to sterilize infected pockets, how laser treatment works, and where to seek gum disease laser treatment.

Know How to Spot the Symptoms of Gum Disease!

Gum disease is a common dental health problem that most people tend to overlook. It is caused by the accumulation of tartar and plaque, which can lead to deep pockets forming around your teeth. Food particles and bacteria can be trapped inside the pockets, thus creating a pleasant environment for an infection to occur.

Without further ado, here are the main symptoms of gum disease that you should look out for:

  • Red, tender or swollen gums
  • Constant bad breath
  • Formation of deep pockets between your gums and teeth
  • Shifting or loose teeth
  • Receding gums
  • Gums that bleed after and during tooth brushing

If you display any of the above symptoms, you need to keep up with regular dental check-ups, which are essential for early detection and prevention. Furthermore, you may require seeking a professional laser gum disease treatment from an experienced dentist near you.

Sterilizing Infected Gum Pockets

How Sterilizing Infected Gum Pockets Can Help to Reverse Gum Disease Naturally

When infected with gum disease, gums sag, especially at the gumline because of deep pockets of infection form between your teeth and gums. Laser gum sterilization therapy eliminates such bacterial infection by sterilizing the affected area with laser energy.

Here is a step-by-step gum pocket sterilization process with laser dental treatment:

  • A laser is used to remove damaged tissue from the infected gum pockets.
  • Once the damaged tissue is removed, it exposes the roots of the affected tooth.
  • All the affected roots are thoroughly cleaned.
  • Laser energy is used to seal and enhance the healing of tissues and bones.

How Laser Therapy Works In Periodontal Disease

In gum disease laser treatment also refers as gum laser treatment, the dentist uses laser technology to access and eliminate the infected gum tissue from around the root of your mouth. When the damaged tissue is removed, and its root exposed, the process of root scaling starts. This involves removing the tartar and plaque that could have built up around the root and below your gum line. Your dentist later smoothens out the root to remove any rough spots that might attract bacteria and cause further infections. The region between the root and the gum can regenerate later during the recovery process.

Why Choose Laser Gum Disease Treatment

5 Reasons why you should Choose Laser Gum Disease Treatment

According to the American Dental Association (ADA), many dentists are nowadays advising their patients to opt for laser treatment (non-surgical) over conventional oral surgical methods for treating gum disease because of the following reasons:

  1. Laser gum disease limits gum bleeding by removing and killing the bacteria that cause tooth infection.
  2. Gum laser treatment can be optimized for specific patients, thus giving your dentist total control of the procedure, which helps them to design a solution that meets your needs.
  3. Laser gum disease treatments are minimally invasive, which significantly reduces the pressure/ pain for the patient, thus no need to use anesthesia.
  4. Laser treatments can help to preserve the good parts of your teeth while eliminating cavities.
  5. Laser gum sterilization therapy has shorter healing times than traditional surgery because it does not cause much trauma to your tooth, gum and surrounding areas.

Contact Us for a Gum Disease Laser Treatment

Dr. William Fitzgerald is an experienced laser dentist who treats all kinds of gum diseases. He has been awarded twice by the American Dental Association for the top dentist of the year position in 2005 and 2006. He will do a thorough assessment and check whether laser treatment can solve your gum disease problem. If you are displaying any of the gum disease symptoms discussed above, kindly contact us to book an appointment with Dr. William Fitzgerald today.

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