What is Periodontal Laser Therapy?
The Overview
A minimally invasive treatment that is an effective alternative to traditional gum surgery.
Periodontal Laser Therapy, also known as LANAP, utilizes highly focused and thin beams of light energy to treat periodontal disease.
Periodontal disease, also called gum disease, causes inflammation and infection of the tissues that support your teeth. Symptoms include bleeding gums, loose teeth, and bad breath.
LANAP has proven highly successful in regenerating bone and tissues lost to gum disease, with an 88% success rate.
Periodontal Laser Therapy can also be used for laser disinfection to eliminate bacteria and for deep cleaning to treat deeper pockets of gum tissue.
Some patients see significant improvement with a single treatment, while others may require additional sessions to achieve optimal results.
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The Overview
A minimally invasive treatment that is an effective alternative to traditional gum surgery.
Periodontal Laser Therapy, also known as LANAP, utilizes highly focused and thin beams of light energy to treat periodontal disease.
Periodontal disease, also called gum disease, causes inflammation and infection of the tissues that support your teeth. Symptoms include bleeding gums, loose teeth, and bad breath.
LANAP has proven highly successful in regenerating bone and tissues lost to gum disease, with an 88% success rate.
Periodontal Laser Therapy can also be used for laser disinfection to eliminate bacteria and for deep cleaning to treat deeper pockets of gum tissue.
Some patients see significant improvement with a single treatment, while others may require additional sessions to achieve optimal results.
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How Periodontal Laser Therapy Works
The Details
Treatment
A small laser fiber, about the size of three human hairs, is used to eliminate bacterial and infected tissues found deep inside pockets on the gum line.
Local anesthesia is sometimes used to numb the affected area before the laser is used.
Recovery
Tiny clots and scabs will form on the treated area, but recovery is faster than traditional periodontal surgery, with patients returning to normal activities within a single day. Improvement in gum tissue and healing can be seen in the first week. Full recovery takes 4-6 weeks, with office follow-ups 2-3 weeks and 4-6 weeks after treatment.
Patients should avoid physical exertion and use cold compresses to minimize swelling during the first 24 hours of recovery. For the next week, stick to a soft-foods diet and avoid carbonated beverages, alcohol, and smoking to promote faster healing.
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The Details
Treatment
A small laser fiber, about the size of three human hairs, is used to eliminate bacterial and infected tissues found deep inside pockets on the gum line.
Local anesthesia is sometimes used to numb the affected area before the laser is used.
Recovery
Tiny clots and scabs will form on the treated area, but recovery is faster than traditional periodontal surgery, with patients returning to normal activities within a single day. Improvement in gum tissue and healing can be seen in the first week. Full recovery takes 4-6 weeks, with office follow-ups 2-3 weeks and 4-6 weeks after treatment.
Patients should avoid physical exertion and use cold compresses to minimize swelling during the first 24 hours of recovery. For the next week, stick to a soft-foods diet and avoid carbonated beverages, alcohol, and smoking to promote faster healing.
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Before and After Periodontal Laser Therapy
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The Takeaway
Periodontal Laser Therapy, also known as LANAP, is a minimally invasive and highly effective alternative to traditional gum surgery.
Usually pain-free, LANAP uses thin beams of laser light to regenerate bone and tissue lost to periodontal disease. It can also be used to treat overgrown gum tissue for a better-looking smile.
After treatment, normal activity can resume the following day, and full recovery typically occurs within 4-6 weeks.
Dr. Hilary Dalton has board certifications in periodontology and laser proficiency, and has been performing LANAP treatments for over 20 years.
Dr. Dalton Says
““LANAP is a real game-changer. We can treat periodontal disease quickly and painlessly, with very little disruption to normal life. My skills and technology are best-in-class, and my patients are very happy with both the process and the results!””
The Takeaway
Periodontal Laser Therapy, also known as LANAP, is a minimally invasive and highly effective alternative to traditional gum surgery.
Usually pain-free, LANAP uses thin beams of laser light to regenerate bone and tissue lost to periodontal disease. It can also be used to treat overgrown gum tissue for a better-looking smile.
After treatment, normal activity can resume the following day, and full recovery typically occurs within 4-6 weeks.
Dr. Hilary Dalton has board certifications in periodontology and laser proficiency, and has been performing LANAP treatments for over 20 years.
Dr. Dalton Says
“LANAP is a real game-changer. We can treat periodontal disease quickly and painlessly, with very little disruption to normal life. My skills and technology are best-in-class, and my patients are very happy with both the process and the results!”
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