The laser protocol involves no cutting and suturing. Patients typically report less pain and discomfort during and after the procedure, compared to traditional periodontal surgery.  This patient friendly procedure helps you get healthy again comfortably, without fear.  Generally, the laser surgery is less invasive than traditional surgery and helps maintain a beautiful smile line

The procedure can only be done with the PerioLase® MVP-7; this laser operates at a specific wavelength that attacks the bacteria that contributes to gum disease while leaving healthy tissue intact. Post-surgical recession and tooth sensitivity, which can be significant following traditional gum surgery, are also greatly reduced.

·       Faster Healing – Laser treatment is minimally invasive and allows the body to recover and heal more quickly.

·       Less Discomfort – Patients report less discomfort during and after surgery.

·       No Cut, No Sew, No Fear – the protocol uses laser light energy to eliminate the bacteria that cause gum disease, and help your mouth recover faster

·       Minimal Recovery Time – Most patients can immediately return to their daily routine.

·       Little to No Gum Recession – Because the procedure doesn’t require cutting the gums, there is less risk of recession and your beautiful smile is maintained.

·       Reduction in Gum Inflammation and Bleeding – The PerioLase® MVP-7™ targets inflammatory bacteria without injuring healthy tissue.

·       Saves Teeth – Patients can keep their natural teeth sometimes even when the teeth have been deemed ‘hopeless’ with traditional treatments. 

Laser surgery can be for full mouth or specific sites. For a full-mouth procedure usually completed in two 2-hour visits. We complete one side of the mouth during the first visit, and complete the other side on a second visit. It is common to quickly return to work or other activities.

·       What to Expect: The First Few Days

You may experience mild aching, throbbing, and soreness of the treated areas for the first couple days—this can be helped with mild pain medications. The tissue around the teeth may appear discolored. Your bite may feel slightly different, but the teeth will adapt. You cannot brush or floss for the first 7-10 days after treatment, and you will need to follow a liquid or mushy diet. Smoking decreases results for all gum treatments.

·       What to Expect: Follow-up Care

As the gums heal, the teeth will shift, and your bite will need to be adjusted several times over the coming months. Expect to have your teeth professionally cleaned every three months for at least the first year, and then as recommended by your dentist.

·   Who is a candidate for laser surgery?

Patients with moderate-to-severe gum disease can especially benefit from the laser protocol. This treatment option is excellent for patients who are fearful of conventional scalpel surgery and patients taking certain medications, such as blood thinners. 

·       Can the laser protocol help my loose dental implants?

Yes! Using the PerioLase MVP-7, we can often save ailing or failing implants in a similar manner. We use the same laser, but different laser settings and light exposure that will help your implant stabilize while destroying periodontal pathogens and endotoxins.