LANAP Treatments Nassau County

Advanced periodontitis is a serious dental condition that makes the gums pull away from the teeth. Food and bacteria can accumulate in the gum pockets due to the gaps. Dental decay can start when the gums become infected over time. With periodontitis, tooth loss is possible, and the rise in dental plaque and recurrent infections may impact cardiovascular health. Gums that bleed when being brushed include receding gum lines, redness and irritation in the gums, and these symptoms.

Periodontitis is treated with the PerioLase MVP-7 laser during LANAP treatments. The laser destroys germs and unhealthy tissue, but it has no adverse effects on the healthy gum tissue. Periodontists can perform more quickly and precisely thanks to modern dental technology, which also increases patient comfort. All patients can safely use the PerioLase MVP-7 dental laser, which has FDA approval.

Before receiving therapy, most patients will have a dental examination and sometimes an x-ray to determine the extent of their gum disease. Then, the periodontist will probe the gums to identify treatment-required regions before using the laser to target and eliminate any bacteria.

During the operation, specialized scalers will clean the teeth and the roots to eliminate any plaque scaling. If plaque is not removed from the teeth, it may lead to new infections or hinder the gum tissue from healing properly. After cleaning, the laser uses fibrin clots to seal the pockets and rejoin the gum tissue to the root. A tight seal prevents bacteria from growing beneath the gum line, and fibrin clots rapidly stop the bleeding and eliminate the need for sutures.

• Laser treatments are usually less expensive and take less time than surgical techniques.

• The laser reconnects the tissue, so the healing begins immediately.

• Patients who choose LANAP have a shorter overall recovery time and a much lower chance of infection following the procedure.

• Laser treatment is also less painful, with many patients experiencing only mild discomfort as their mouth heals.

• Noticeable bad breath and a bad taste in the mouth occur even after brushing the teeth.

• The gums become swollen and tender and do not improve after a couple of days.

• A bite change begins when the teeth fit together differently than how they usually sit.

• The teeth seem longer than before, and the gums are less noticeable when smiling.

• Noticeable gaps develop between the gum tissue and any teeth.