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Gum disease starts with mild symptoms like gum swelling, redness, and tenderness, but the symptoms quickly progress when you don’t take action. Untreated gum disease advances to periodontitis, which causes chronic bad breath, gum recession, loose teeth, and other unpleasant symptoms.
Advanced gum disease is often treated with traditional surgery that uses scalpels and sutures to treat unhealthy tissues. However, Garazi Periodontics & Dental Implants of Miami, Florida, has a more conservative option. We use the Laser-assisted new attachment procedure (LANAP) to target and treat infected tissues. Unlike traditional surgery, laser-assisted gum surgery is painless and leads to faster recovery times.
To appreciate the revolutionary nature of laser treatments, it’s important to understand traditional gum surgery. This procedure involves using a scalpel to cut and flap back the gum tissue to remove the infection from the underlying bone. Then, the dentist uses sutures to attach the gums to the teeth. Although traditional periodontal surgery works, the procedure is painful, lengthy, and invasive.
Do you have advanced gum disease? You don’t have to use traditional surgery. With LANAP, the dentist targets the infected tissues with a special focused light (PerioLase MVP-7)—no incisions, scalpels, or sutures are involved.
Traditional gum surgery involves several dental appointments, as typically only one part of the mouth is treated at a time. The process may also involve returning to the doctor to remove sutures if they don’t dissolve in time.
LANAP procedure is quick and seamless and involves the simple steps below.
LANAP is an FDA-approved procedure to address gum disease. The procedure involves minimal side effects and has no radiation risk or complications when interacting with other medications.
Not any dentist can perform the LANAP treatment. The procedure should only be administered by trained and qualified dentists and periodontists. Qualified medical practitioners undergo a specific training in laser dentistry to deliver superior outcomes.
LANAP has so many benefits you’ll wonder why traditional gum surgery exists. Laser-assisted periodontal treatment offers numerous benefits, including:
After the LANAP treatment, you can go on about your everyday activities. You don’t have to worry about sutures or lasting discomfort. Moreover, you’ll experience remarkable recovery after a few days as opposed to two to four weeks with traditional surgery.
LANAP is as effective as traditional gum surgery but faster and less invasive. Moreover, this revolutionary treatment has remarkable outcomes in tooth stability and retreatment rates.
Want to know whether you are a suitable candidate for laser treatment? Call (305) 690-0611 to schedule an appointment with Drs. Isaac and David Garazi.
Dr. Isaac Garazi is a distinguished North Miami Beach, Florida, periodontist with over 35 years of experience in Aventura. He earned his dental degree and a certificate in Periodontics from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, and he has served as an Adjunct Clinical Professor at Nova Southeastern University. Dr. Garazi is renowned for his considerable expertise in treating gum disease and placing dental implants. An active member of many dental associations, Dr. Garazi is committed to ongoing education and patient care, building trust and strong relationships with patients and peers.
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Dr. David Garazi, a respected periodontist from North Miami Beach, Florida, earned his dental degree at Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine in 2015, where he received the Quintessence Award for Clinical Achievement in Periodontics. As a board-certified Diplomate of the American Academy of Periodontology, Dr. Garazi pursued advanced specialization in Periodontology and Implantology at Nova Southeastern University. He is proficient in cutting-edge techniques such as lasers, piezo, and advanced bone grafting. A certified Pinhole® dentist, Dr. Garazi is trusted by patients to provide comprehensive, modern care.