Patients with gum disease often need professional cleanings and clinical therapy to treat this condition. If bacteria are not removed from the mouth, they can cause an infection in the gum tissue. The infection can lead to further oral health problems and tooth loss if the condition is not treated.
The most severe form of gum disease is periodontitis, which can cause tissue, tooth, and bone loss. Laser gum treatment is the process of removing infected tissue and reshaping gum tissue using specialized lasers. At Van Buren Smiles, we provide this treatment option to patients to reverse the effects of gum disease and stop the condition before it progresses too far.
How Does Laser Gum Treatment Work?
Laser gum treatment or periodontal laser therapy involves using a laser to reach and remove inflamed or infected gum tissue around your tooth's root and promote healing. The laser is also used to remove tartar and plaque accumulation beneath and around your gum line. Then, with a separate tool, the dentist will smooth out any rough surfaces on your tooth, above and below the gum line. Removing these rough surfaces helps reduce the likelihood of bacterial buildup and helps the healthy gum tissue reattach to the tooth.
Typically, patients must undergo several treatments over several months to eliminate gum disease. However, the treatment length will vary depending on the severity of the condition and how the patient cares for their teeth at home.
The Benefits of Laser Gum Treatment
If you are suffering from gum disease, our dentist may recommend using laser dentistry to treat it. To determine if this is the right solution for you, our dentist will carefully examine your mouth and assess the severity of the condition.
If you have early-stage periodontitis, we may recommend laser treatment to prevent the worsening of your condition. The laser reduces inflammation of the soft tissues in your mouth and kills harmful bacteria that may be present. It also stimulates regeneration and helps heal the gums.
For more advanced cases of gum disease, we will likely perform flap surgery to ensure we eliminate as much bacteria as possible. Treating progressive periodontal disease often requires the removal of gum tissue to clean out the bacteria. We will perform laser therapy after this treatment to ensure no remaining bacteria are lurking around your gums. This provides further protection against reinfection and recurrence of the disease.
Lasers are safe and effective tools we use to fight periodontal infections. To learn more about laser gum treatment and our other treatment options for gum disease, visit Van Buren Smiles at 6270 Van Buren Boulevard, Riverside, CA 92503, or call (951) 603-3600.
