If you have been battling gum disease or your dentist has told you that you need to see a periodontist, you owe it to yourself to explore LANAP: a minimally invasive laser alternative to conventional gum surgery.
How it works
The laser targets only diseased gum tissue, which it recognises because it is darker than healthy tissue. Healthy gum is left untouched. The laser then stimulates the tissue to reattach to the bone, and because that connective tissue regrows, the chance of gum disease returning is much lower than after traditional surgery.
The laser also:
- Kills the bacteria living in the pockets around your teeth
- Halts bone loss and tissue detachment
- Helps you keep teeth that might otherwise be lost
LANAP versus traditional gum surgery
| LANAP laser therapy | Traditional flap surgery | |
|---|---|---|
| Incisions | None | Scalpel |
| Stitches | None | Yes |
| Discomfort afterwards | Mild | Moderate, often prescription medication |
| Back to work | Usually next day | Several days |
| Gum recession after healing | Minimal | Common |
| Bone regeneration | Stimulated by the laser | Limited |
Dr. Natalia Ovcharenko is a board-certified periodontist and a specialist in helping patients beat gum disease. West Frisco Dental and Implants uses LANAP to help you avoid periodontal or flap surgery, with less healing time and fewer appointments.
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