7 Most Common Questions About Laser Periodontal Procedure

Here Are Your Questions Answered:

1.     Is it expensive? Laser Periodontal Procedures cost is comparable to what you pay if you have traditional periodontal procedures completed. The savings come from keeping existing teeth.

2.     How long before I can resume normal activities? This can take a little while depending on how you do with anesthetic. You will want to take it easy the day you have the procedure.

3.     Can I eat right after the procedure? You will want to wait a few hours after the procedure before to eating anything.

4.     Do I resume normal brushing and flossing routines? Dr. Rice and her team will give you after-care instructions. You will want to follow those instructions prior to brushing and flossing.

5.     Does Dental Insurance cover laser periodontal procedures? Some do cover a percentage of what the procedure would cost.

6.     Does Laser Periodontal Procedure hurt? Traditional periodontal therapy requires the gums to be cut back in order to clean out bacteria. Laser therapy requires you to be numb, but using a laser helps to reduce pain and discomfort, as there is no cutting or suturing.

7.     Does Laser Periodontal Procedure really work to reduce periodontal disease? Yes, the laser is able to go below the gum line in order to clean out bacteria that is causing periodontal disease.

For more information on Laser Periodontal Procedures, contact Dr. Rice and her team today.

Never Underestimate the Power of a Smile

Your smile is important and it can mean the difference between a ‘job’ and a career you love. Your smile is important and this summer is the perfect time to restore your smile back to the one you love. Fixing broken or cracked teeth can make you look younger, while gum graft surgery can even out your smile line.

If your gums bleed or are receding due to periodontal disease a LANAP laser procedure can easily remove plaque from below the gum line. It is not normal for your gums to bleed, even a little. Puffy, bleeding and swollen gums not only decrease the health of your smile, but can cause you to hide behind tight lips during family photos and special events.  LANAP removes the need for cutting the gum tissue or the need for sutures.  To make it even better, the entire mouth can be done in a day instead of needing to split up the procedure across a few days.

More than 70% of people 65 and over have periodontal disease. But now there is no reason to wait. For more information on LANAP laser procedures, contact Dr. Rice and her team today.

Start Your Day with a Beautiful Smile!

Rice of Rice Laser Periodontics & Implant Surgery was voted one of the Inland Empire's top dentists by patients and peers. From dental exams and cleanings to the latest in periodontal therapies, they're there to help you achieve a healthy smile for a lifetime. They are conveniently located in Riverside at 3731 Tibbetts Street, and are available to serve you Monday through Thursday 8 to 5 with same-day emergency service for your peace of mind.

When you have a dental emergency don’t wait to get help, taking care of your smile immediately after a problem has occurred can avoid the costly mistake of needing more dental work.

Not sure what your periodontal need is? That’s okay, Dr. Rice and her team will conduct a consultation in order to evaluate what problems you are facing and what treatments may turn your smile from something you want to hide, to a wow smile you can’t wait to show off to everyone. 

To learn more about their practice and meet the team, please visit them online at Rice Periodontics dot com.