Laser Periodontal Therapy

FDA approved Laser Periodontal Treatment-San Diego,California

Laser Periodontal Therapy allows a high tech approach to the treatment of gum disease.   If you have been told that you need gum surgery or you have periodontal disease, laser dentistry  replaces cutting of the gum tissue with a scalpel and does not require stitches. This means an easy recovery with minimal bleeding, which preserves gum tissue, reduces root exposure and sensitivity, and is reasonably priced as compared to traditional gum surgery.

An Effective Periodontal (Gum) Disease Treatment

Periodontitis, commonly known as gum disease, is characterized by inflammation of the gums, and can result in the loss of bone around teeth if left untreated.  Over 100 million people in the United States have some form of periodontal infection, varying from gingivitis to periodontal (or gum) disease. What can you do to fight gum disease?
 

* Brush your teeth after every meal

* Floss your teeth regularly to remove bacteria

* Schedule quarterly teeth cleaning with your dentist
 

Take these preventative measures to guard against gum disease - but be aware, some 5% to 20% have generalized severe periodontitis, and statistics show only 4% are being treated for such periodontal disease annually. Laser dentistry can serve as an effective method for periodontal disease treatment, providing an innovative and precise technology to address specific hard and soft tissue applications.
 

FDA Approved Laser Dentistry Treats Gum Disease

Dr. Fremont is fully trained and licensed to perform Laser Dentistry, otherwise known as Laser Periodontal Therapy™ using LANAP (Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure), an FDA cleared and patented laser procedure that greatly reduces the pain and recovery time associated with traditional gum surgery used for treating periodontal or gum disease.

Before Laser Dentistry		After Laser Dentistry
Laser Dentistry Also Promotes Bone Growth
How Laser Dentistry Treats Periodontal Disease

"LANAP" Laser Dentistry Procedure

LANAP (Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure) is the method used to accomplish Laser Dentistry, and has been shown to be clinically effective in treating moderate to severe periodontal disease - saving many teeth that were previously considered hopeless. It uses the world’s first digital dental laser--the PerioLase ® MVP-7 , which was specifically designed for treating periodontal disease. The PerioLase ® laser is used as part of Laser Periodontal Therapy™, to remove harmful bacteria and diseased tissue from the gum pocket by passing a laser light between gum and tooth. Patients don’t hear or feel it – except for a little warmth. LANAP promises the patient a pain-free method to zap away disease.

Laser Dentistry:  An Effective Periodontal Disease Treatment

Laser dentistry is an effective method for improving overall dental health with less pain, less bleeding, less swelling, less tissue removal, and less recovery time than traditional gum surgery or periodontal disease treatment. With laser dentistry you don't have to worry about bleeding, stitches or post-treatment infection, because your gums haven't been cut. And you have an effective method for treating periodontal (gum) disease, which can result in loss of bone around teeth if left untreated.  It certainly gives the patient a second chance to save their teeth. Contact us to learn more about how Laser Dentistry can help you, or to set up an appointment.