If you’re suffering from gum disease and you want the least invasive, most effective treatment that will restore your gums as quickly as possible, your best option is laser therapy.
Gum disease, or periodontal disease, is an infection and inflammation of your gums and jawbone. It often results from a buildup of plaque, which contains many different kinds of bacteria that can infect your gums. Almost half of adults age 30 and over in the United States have some form of gum disease.
Periodontal treatment removes this plaque and tartar (hardened plaque) from your teeth and gums. Dentists traditionally use processes such as scaling and root planing for this purpose, but laser therapy is an exciting new treatment that uses a low-level laser to remove the plaque instead.
At Portrait Dental, Dr. Minh Nguyen uses this advanced technology with great results. Here are four benefits of laser therapy for gum disease.
Laser therapy is minimally invasive, meaning it allows for a more targeted approach to treating your diseased gum tissue. This keeps your healthy tissue from unnecessary treatment while also reducing the risk of bleeding, swelling, and other complications. You’ll also experience less drill vibration and noise, and your overall visit will be shorter as well.
The laser targets specific pockets of bacteria around your teeth and gums, allowing Dr. Nguyen to remove the damaged tissue and promote healing while protecting the healthy part of your gums.
Because he uses a laser, healing occurs faster, the scar tissue that forms after a normal treatment is reduced, and inflammation decreases as the bacteria are cleansed from your system.
Because laser therapy on your gums is a straightforward procedure designed for one purpose, there’s less room for complications. The risks of bleeding, swelling, scarring, and additional infection are minimal thanks to the laser, and because anesthesia isn’t necessary (the procedure is virtually painless), there’s no chance of complications related to it either.
Laser therapy can usually be completed in just one appointment, saving you endless repeat trips to your dentist’s office for round after round of treatment. It’s also sometimes used in addition to scaling and root planing, saving money on the charges for the treatment.
If you’re ready to explore an effective new treatment option for your gum disease, schedule an appointment with the Portrait Dental team by calling our Katy office or using our online scheduling tool anytime.
