Periodontal laser therapy, or LANAP, is offered by Dalton Dental. LANAP stands for Laser-Assisted New Attachment Procedure and uses topical numbing to reduce discomfort. Periodontal laser therapy in Tampa using LANAP is an example of the modern dental technology we use. LANAP procedures are less invasive, less painful, and faster to heal than other types of periodontal surgery.
What Is Periodontal Laser Therapy?
Periodontal laser therapy in Tampa uses highly focused and skinny beams of light energy in dental procedures. The highly concentrated beam replaces scalpels and doesn’t require stitches that are part of traditional Osseous/Periodontal surgery. LANAP reduces the pain and healing time required.
Benefits of Laser Dentistry
Aside from eliminating anxiety-inducing drills, LANAP offers several other benefits to patients seeking a smoother, more comfortable periodontal surgery experience.
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Laser Dentistry Treatments
There’s a long list of laser uses in dental procedures, most involving the gums. Laser dentistry may be a good option for you if you need:
Treating Periodontitis
Laser dentistry can treat periodontitis, otherwise known as gum disease. Gum disease can cause several issues with oral health, including swollen and tender gums, painful chewing, bad breath, a receding gum line, tooth sensitivity, and tooth loss. Periodontitis has even been connected to more serious health issues, such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.
With the use of dental lasers, the process of treating periodontitis is much less painful and more precise. So, no anesthetic is typically required, and recovery periods are much shorter.
Root Scaling Procedure
In periodontal laser therapy, your dentist will remove inflamed gum tissue surrounding the tooth’s root to perform a procedure known as root scaling. Root scaling involves removing gum disease-causing plaque and tartar from below the gum line to allow the infected gums to heal. The laser is used to disinfect periodontal pockets. It kills bacteria and creates a healthy environment needed for new gingival attachment.