Laser Periodontal Treatment

 With millions of Americans suffering from gum disease,  why are only a small percentage getting help? “Often the treatment of periodontal disease requires invasive surgery that involves the cutting of the gum tissue, pulling it back to remove bacteria and then suturing the tissue in place again,” says Dr. Denine Rice from her Riverside, California Periodontal practice.” While the benefits of treating the disease are huge, (gum disease is linked to a number of health conditions such as low birth-weight babies, diabetes, pancreatic cancer and heart disease) the treatment can sometimes cause patients to be fearful.

Now we have an option to treat the disease without the need of invasive surgery. It’s called the LANAP protocol and it’s the first and only FDA cleared laser protocol for the treatment of periodontal disease. “With the LANAP procedure a laser is used to remove and kill the bacteria inside the pockets around your teeth, leaving healthy tissue to reattach to the root surface,” Dr. Rice adds. What this means for patients is less pain, less discomfort, less sensitivity, less recession and more predictable long-term results.

If you are considering traditional periodontal surgery, today might be a good day to explore the alternative option and find someone who can help using LANAP.

For more information contact Dr. Rice and her team today.