Supporting healthy, beautiful smiles with advanced laser-assisted gum disease treatment

Let’s break it all down. Lasers are revolutionizing how doctors treat various conditions, from musculoskeletal injuries to chronic skin conditions. The energy generated by the laser can be used to remove damaged tissues and regenerate new, healthy tissue. Many different types of systems and lasers are available. Some systems treat certain specific conditions better than others. LANAP was first cleared by the FDA for treating moderate to severe gum disease in 2004. It presents a “laser-assisted” alternative to traditional periodontal surgeries that use scalpels and other cutting instruments and techniques to treat more advanced forms of gum disease. The “new attachment” aspect of LANAP refers to its ability to promote the reattachment of the gums to the teeth by regenerating the tissue lost due to advanced disease (periodontitis).

First, we start by applying a local anesthetic. Once the treatment sites are numbed, the PerioLase® MVP-7™ laser is passed over the inflamed and infected gums. No device touches the damaged gum tissues, making it a non-invasive method of encouraging gum regrowth. The energy from the laser not only precisely eliminates the infection and harmful oral bacteria but also closes the gaps or excess spaces between the teeth and gums. These spaces or pockets form and grow larger as the disease progresses. Creating a tight seal that prevents bacteria from entering and flourishing prevents further damage.