Many adults suffer from the dangers of gum disease. As indicated by the CDC, about half of all Americans have periodontitis or some other form of gum disease. Periodontal disease is an oral inflammatory disease that negatively impacts your gum tissues and at times your jawbone.
Untreated symptoms can eventually lead to major tooth decay or for more advanced cases can cause tooth loss. Luckily, gum disease can be treated and prevented with proper dent care.
One new innovation for gum disease treatment is utilizing a dental-grade laser. This practice of dental treatment is commonly referred to as laser gum dentistry. With a laser gum treatment, your dental specialist utilizes the laser to expel inflamed or damaged gum tissue from around the base of your tooth. At that point, they can start root scaling, which is the point at which the calculus and plaque below the gum line is scraped off. Your dental specialist will then smooth the root to remove rough spots that might attract harmful bacteria. The area that is between your gums and root will then begin to regenerate during the healing process.
Benefits of Laser Treatment
- – May not require anesthesia
- – Targets specific areas precisely and accurately
- – Some procedures do not require sutures or stitches
- – Bleeding is minimized because the laser aids in the clotting process
- – Infections are minimized because the laser sterilizes the area being treated
- – Damage to surrounding tissue is minimized
- – Wounds heal faster
- – Pain and swelling are limited because the procedure is not as invasive as traditional surgery
Another advantage of laser gum treatment is the ability to allow for multiple procedures can be performed within the same visit. When combined with local anesthesia, your gum disease treatment is more efficient and less time-consuming because the number of appointments can be reduced. Get a healthier and more attractive smile when you choose laser gum treatment.
Contact us today to set-up an appointment with Dr. Kamel at our Woodbury, Minnesota offices to discuss whether laser treatment is an option for your dental procedures.
