What Is Dental Laser Therapy and What Can It Treat?
Gum disease is an inflammatory condition that affects the gums and the bones that support our teeth. Gum disease has also been found, in some studies, to increase the likelihood of several serious diseases, including heart disease, diabetes, and respiratory disease. Modern dentistry has found that laser therapy can be very effective in treating gum disease.
We utilize dental laser therapy gum in our Forney practice in several different ways:
- To remove the diseased tissue around and between teeth.
- When someone has gum disease, there is a buildup of tartar and minerals around the roots of the teeth. We may use lasers to remove this buildup and help clean out the gum pockets.
- Laser gum therapy can be used in conjunction with traditional methods, such as scaling, to remove diseased gum tissue and bacteria around teeth.
Advantages of Laser Gum Therapy
One of the primary advantages of using minimally invasive dental treatments with lasers is the comfort level of patients. Our patients report less bleeding, swelling, and pain compared to conventional gum treatments. The painless nature of the treatment allows our dentist to use only local anesthesia, and patients can even drive themselves home after the session.
Another advantage of laser gum treatments is the possibility of faster healing. Since the procedure does not require cutting or stitches, recovery is often smoother. Studies show that some dental laser treatments can promote the regeneration of gums and the underlying bone.
Here at Forney Family Dentistry & Orthodontics, our goal is to help patients manage and control gum disease. The CDC released a report stating that nearly half of American adults have some form of gum disease. And 70 percent of Americans over the age of 65 have gum disease. Our team is dedicated to controlling and eradicating gum disease in our patients. If you are experiencing symptoms of gum disease, contact us to learn more about laser therapy in Forney.
