Six Benefits of Laser Periodontal Therapy Over Traditional Gum Surgery

Gum disease affects nearly half of adults, leading to severe dental issues if left untreated. While traditional treatments work, they can be invasive and result in protracted recovery. Beachside Smiles is excited to offer laser-assisted gum therapy to patients in and near El Segundo, California. Schedule an appointment today with Dr. Don Mungcal and the team to rediscover your healthy gums without invasive procedures. 

Benefits of laser periodontal therapy

Patients with advanced gum disease often dread the traditional treatments for gum disease. Conventional treatments use excisions to remove diseased tissues and sutures to close the wound. While traditional methods have a proven record, the use of scalpels and stitches can cause discomfort and post-op complications. 

Dr. Mungcal is committed to providing dental care using the latest dental technologies. Instead of manual tools, the dentist uses laser technology to target and remove infected tissues. This modern approach to gum disease treatment offers numerous benefits, including: 

1. Minimally invasive: The traditional cut-and-sew method can cause discomfort and trauma to the adjacent tissues. Laser periodontal therapy offers a modern, minimally invasive alternative to conventional gum surgery. Laser technology gently removes infected tissues without invasive incisions and the conservative nature of laser dentistry results in less discomfort and swelling. 
2. Faster recovery: Patients typically recover within days rather than weeks, allowing them to return to normal activities sooner. So, why is recovery with laser dentistry faster? Since laser treatment doesn’t require stitches, healing is much quicker. In addition, the procedure’s minimal invasiveness means fewer tissues to heal. 
3. Greater comfort and convenience: Many patients find laser treatment more comfortable and require less anesthesia than traditional surgery. Additionally, there’s usually no need for prolonged recovery, resulting in fewer disruptions to everyday life. 
4. Reduced post-op complications: Traditional surgery can cause significant swelling and discomfort due to tissue trauma. Lasers cauterize blood vessels as they work, minimizing bleeding and reducing inflammation. In addition, patients have a reduced risk for post-op infections because lasers sterilize the area, creating an infection-free surface. 
5. Precision: Can you imagine a treatment that only targets infected tissues, leaving healthy ones intact? Welcome to the world of laser dentistry. Laser therapy targets only diseased tissue, preserving as much healthy gum structure as possible. Precision minimizes trauma and results in faster recovery. 
6. Tissue stimulation: Laser treatments, like LANAP (Laser-Assisted New Attachment Procedure), can stimulate gum tissue and bone around the teeth affected by gum disease. Traditional surgery does not have this regenerative benefit.

Have you been avoiding gum disease treatment because you dread invasive treatments? Now, you can enjoy gum disease treatment with conservative, fast, and precise treatments. Laser dentistry has revolutionized how we approach periodontics. 

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