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Recover Your Healthy Gums with Quick, Minimally Invasive Gum Laser Treatment
So, you have advanced gum disease but feel uneasy about undergoing traditional surgical treatments. The thought of scalpels, stitches, and a long recovery might be holding you back. But what if there was a gentler, more advanced alternative? Laser gum therapy in Manhattan Beach, California, is a modern, minimally invasive treatment for advanced gum disease. Unlike traditional treatments, it removes infection with pinpoint precision while preserving healthy tissue.
Need laser gum treatment? Schedule an appointment with Beachside Smiles. Don Mungcal can’t wait to restore your periodontal health without invasive techniques.
How does laser therapy for gum disease work?
Advanced gum disease is traditionally treated with deep teeth cleaning, which involves scaling and root planing. However, if the “pockets” are too deep for effective cleaning, the dentist will administer gum flap surgery for better access to the roots and underlying bone. Traditional cut-and-sew technique is effective, but it’s invasive and prolongs recovery.
The repair protocol for laser treatment differs from traditional gum surgery. Instead of scalpels and sutures, the dentist uses laser technology to manage the infection. The doctor uses a wand-like device with a special tip that reaches, decontaminates, and removes the diseased tissues.
Our office uses the Perio-Lase MVP-7 to treat gum disease. It delivers laser energy at a specified wavelength, which targets infected tissue while preserving healthy tissue. The laser energy also stimulates tissue regeneration, helping your gums heal more effectively.
What should I expect after treatment?
Recovering from laser gum treatment is typically smooth and more comfortable than traditional gum surgery. Patients experience mild sensitivity or soreness after treatment, but it’s manageable with over-the-counter pain relievers. Swelling is much less pronounced, and healing is faster than traditional surgery. Most patients feel normal within a few days.
What are the benefits of laser gum disease treatment?
You are at an advantage if your dentist uses laser technology to treat gum disease. Here are the benefits you can expect.
- Minimally invasive: Unlike traditional gum surgery, laser therapy requires no excisions or sutures. Laser technology is conservative, resulting in less pain and minimal bleeding.
- More comfortable: Patients experience minimal discomfort during treatment. The laser seals nerve endings as it works, significantly reducing discomfort during and after treatment. Many patients report only a mild warming or tingling sensation during the procedure. However, we administer anesthetics during treatment for enhanced comfort.
- Faster recovery: Laser dentistry is precise and incision-free, which results in minimal trauma. Many patients resume their everyday activities within 48 hours, although gums need more weeks for complete recovery. Tissue stimulation also accelerates healing and regeneration.
- Precision: The pinpoint accuracy of laser technology targets the diseased tissues while leaving the healthy tissues unscathed.
- Quick: The treatment is faster than traditional surgery. Also, we can treat multiple sections of your mouth during the same visit, improving turnaround time.
- Fewer complications: Less damage to the gums results in fewer complications. The lasers also cauterize the tissues during treatment, reducing the risk of infections.
Ready for laser gum therapy?
Have you been avoiding gum disease treatment because of fear or discomfort? Don’t put off treatment! It’s time to consider laser gum therapy, a high-tech, comfortable approach to gum disease care. Call Beachside Smiles at (310) 643-6004 and reserve your consultation with Dr. Mungcal.
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Dr. Don Mungcal
Dr. Don Mungcal is a highly regarded dentist based in Los Angeles, with over thirty years of experience. He graduated from UCLA, earned his dental degree with honors from the University of the Pacific Dental School, and was an instructor at USC Dental School. Dr. Mungcal's dedication to patient care has earned him recognition from the “Los Angeles Downtown News,” being named a Best Dentist in Downtown for four consecutive years. A respected member of the California Dental Society and other esteemed organizations, Dr. Mungcal actively participates in continuing education, staying updated on the latest advancements in dentistry.
