Laser Gum Therapy - California
The Advanced Answer
to Gum Disease
You’re Not Alone
in Your Struggle Against Periodontal Disease
Gum disease is one of the most common chronic diseases among adults in the U.S. Around half of all American adults have gum disease. In its early stages, gingivitis can cause your gums to become swollen, enlarged, and tender. Without timely gingivitis treatment, this inflammation will damage the support structures that hold your teeth in the sockets, including ligaments and even the underlying bone.
The damage from periodontal disease can lead to severe pain, serious infections, tooth loss, and even affect other areas of your body. Untreated gum disease has been connected to increased risks for heart disease, diabetes complications, pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer, arthritis, pregnancy complications, and many other serious systemic diseases. Gum disease can also attack dental implants, causing a condition called peri-implantitis that can lead your implants to fail.
We understand periodontal disease can be scary. You might feel discouraged and overwhelmed by your prognosis. Fortunately, LANAP laser gum disease treatment can reverse gum disease symptoms by treating infection and inflammation. This advanced periodontitis treatment, performed by our periodontists, can stabilize your gum health, prevent further bone loss, and relieve the strain on your immune system. We’re here if you’re looking for a periodontist in San Jose, Morgan Hill, or Santa Cruz, CA. At Bay Area Implants and Periodontics, we’re proud to offer the most state-of-the-art laser gum treatments available so you can enjoy a better quality of life through better oral health.
Warning Signs of Gum Disease
- Red or blue-red gums.
- Rounded, swollen, or enlarged gums.
- Gums that are frequently tender or sore.
- Bleeding with brushing, flossing, eating, or at random.
- Sensitive teeth.
- Pain when chewing or biting.
- Bad breath or bad taste that won’t go away.
- Changes to the way your teeth fit together when you bite.
What Is Laser Gum Therapy?
One of the advantages of seeing a periodontist for periodontal disease treatment is that we have specialized equipment and training to deliver the best possible outcomes. In the past, advanced gum disease could only be treated with invasive surgeries performed in several phases. After a long, painful recovery process, many patients felt too overwhelmed to return for the rest of their treatment. While there are times when the surgical approach is appropriate, today’s advanced technology can deliver superior, more predictable results without the pain and long road to recovery of the traditional approach.
Laser gum disease treatment uses state-of-the-art laser technology to kill bacteria and regenerate healthy tissue lost to periodontal disease. This FDA-approved treatment uses a specialized wavelength calibrated to target only diseased tissue and harmful pathogens. The laser doesn’t interact with healthy tissue. By preventing damage to healthy cells, LANAP clears the way for ideal healing and regeneration of strong, stable periodontal health.
Benefits of Surgery-Free
Gum Disease Treatment
- Minimally invasive
- Reduced pain and discomfort
- Faster healing
- Limited bleeding and swelling
- Tooth loss risk reduction
- Gum recession prevention
- Targeted treatment
- Comfortable procedure
- Improved gum health