Is Laser Gum Treatment Right For Me? – Valencia Periodontics, the Experts in Saving Teeth

Do you experience bleeding gums while brushing or flossing? Do your gums feel tender or look red? You may have periodontitis or gum disease which is extremely prevalent in adults. The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) cited the prevalence of gum disease in U.S. adults age 30 or older at 42.2%. Allowing this condition to progress can cause substantial and lasting damage to the jaw bone, resulting in loss of teeth. While good oral hygiene with daily brushing and flossing is the best preventative measure, once the disease takes place, gum treatment by a dentist is critical.
A visit to the dentist or periodontist (gum disease specialist) is needed to properly diagnose gum disease and to what severity. The first line of treatment is usually a deep cleaning, but this may not be sufficient in people with moderate to severe disease. Laser gum treatment offers a less painful and more successful treatment alternative to conventional gum surgery. With proper training, your qualified dentist or periodontist can reduce gum inflammation and stabilize disease without the need to resort to cutting gums or utilizing stitches.
Please be mindful that there are many types of dental lasers and each has different strengths/weaknesses. Lasers commonly used during routine dental cleanings are less powerful and likely do not have the ability to treat active gum disease.
Come visit us at Valencia Periodontics, the teeth saving experts, to learn more from our periodontists about gum disease and minimally invasive laser gum treatment.