Laser Gum Treatment Full Mouth

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Periodontal or gum disease is an infection of the supporting tissues and bone that hold your teeth in place. It is usually caused by:

  • Poor oral hygiene
  • Smoking
  • Chronic illnesses, such as diabetes
  • Certain medications
  • Genetic susceptibility

Typical treatment for periodontal disease is scaling and root planing (SRP), which is a non-surgical method of cleaning the surfaces of the teeth and their root which may be exposed due to gum recession. This removes tartar, plaque and bacteria from the gum surrounding the root, and promotes the healthy regeneration of the gum tissue.

Alternatively, the periodontist may perform gum flap surgery, surgically the gum tissue is cut and flapped back to allow deep cleaning around the roots underneath. The gum tissue is then sutured back into place to heal.

How Laser Therapy Works

In periodontal laser therapy, the provider uses a dental laser to access and remove the inflamed gum tissue from around the root of the tooth. When the infected tissue is removed and the root is exposed, the root scaling begins. This involves scraping off the calculus and plaque built up below the gumline and around the root. The dentist then smoothens the root with instruments to remove any rough spots that might attract bacteria and cause future infections. The area between the gum and the root can then regenerate during the healing process.

Benefits
  1. There are ample benefits to using lasers for excising diseased gum tissue:
  2. No general anesthetic is needed, as is sometimes required for other forms of dental surgery.
  3. Lasers can target the diseased areas precisely and accurately.
  4. Bleeding, pain and swelling are limited because periodontal laser therapy is less invasive than regular surgery.
  5. Recovery and healing times are shorter.

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