It is a known fact that laser-based technologies have completely revolutionized a wide variety of industries and dental care is not an exception. If you suffer from gum disease, you will be pleased to know that laser periodontal therapy has emerged as a highly effective means of correcting the issue.

Gum disease is a serious infection that directly impacts the bone that holds the teeth in their place within the mouth and the tissues that support the bone and teeth. Common treatments include scaling and root planing as well as gum flap surgery.

However, in recent years, laser periodontal therapy has become a common treatment due to its overall effectiveness. Continue reading to learn more.

What is Laser Periodontal Therapy and How Does it Work?

A periodontist utilized a dental-based laser system in order to gain access to the infected gum around the root of the teeth. Once access is gained, the professional then removes that tissue. It is at this point that the root of the tooth is then exposed.

The dental professional will then thoroughly clean off the plaque and calculus that has accumulated in the area. Once this is completed, the periodontist will take a specially-designed dental instrument to smooth out the area. Then, healing starts between the root of the teeth that were impacted by the gum disease and the gum tissue.

The Advantages

There are many unique advantages associated with using laser periodontal therapy as a means of treating gum disease. These include -but, are not at all limited to – the following:

• When this procedure is used, the patient is not required to use general anesthesia.
• The laser technology that is used is not only extremely advanced, but it is also very precise; this means, it is capable of accurately targeting only the areas of the mouth that are actually diseased.
• This is not an invasive surgery; therefore, bleeding, inflammation, and even pain is limited following the completion of the therapy. This also results in a faster healing and recovery period for those that receive laser periodontal therapy.

After Care Required

Once the procedure is performed, you will be asked to limit your activity for a few hours. You may rinse as needed and you may brush the teeth in a gentle fashion. You may be prescribed an antibiotic mouth rinse if the periodontist performing the procedure feels as if it is necessary to enhance the healing process.

You may experience light bleeding or inflammation; however, this is to be expected and should not be a cause for alarm. Your care provider will provide you with dietary restrictions and recommendations.

It is important that you follow these closely. You will be healing for up to a month afterwards, but your mouth is healthier from the moment that you complete the procedure.

`If you have gum disease and have an interest in laser periodontal therapy in Wichita, you may contact our office today by calling: 316-330-4050