Periodontal and Implant Associates, Inc.

Laser Gum Treatment

Laser periodontal therapy, or laser-assisted new attachment procedure (LANAP), is a procedure for the treatment of periodontitis, designed to achieve restorative success through regeneration rather than resection. It has been performed successfully for three decades. This laser gum treatment potentially offers a more comfortable procedure solution for treatments involving hard or soft tissue compared to traditional alternatives.

LASER is an acronym for “light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation.” The instrument generates energy in an extremely narrow and focused beam. This beam produces a reaction when it hits tissue, allowing it to either reshape or remove the tissue being focused on.

Beginning with your very first visit with Periodontal and Implants Associates, Inc., our entire dental team is committed to establishing a relationship with you, acknowledging your unique individual needs, and striving effortlessly to provide personalized oral health care to meet your goals.

We focus on creating the ultimate stress-free and comfortable dental experience. Your health and comfort are our top priorities, and we will do what is necessary to help you understand your symptoms and your treatment options in a relaxed environment. Call Periodontal and Implant Associates, Inc. at (256) 734-8588 with any questions or to make an appointment for a possible laser gum treatment.

As gum disease progressively worsens, your gums start to pull away from your teeth, and pockets begin to form and increase where bacteria can now flourish. Without any proper intervention, you can experience extensive damage to your gum tissue, bone degeneration, and even tooth loss. The trained experts at Periodontal and Implant Associates, Inc. can use a laser to remove any diseased tissue without damaging the healthy tissue. Following your laser gum treatment, the healthy gum tissue regenerates and reattaches to the teeth to deliver a natural, healthy, and comfortable smile once again.

The laser is quickly making several dental treatments more efficient, comfortable, and cost-effective. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved laser periodontal therapy as a viable and safe treatment option.

The Benefits of Laser Gum Treatment

Laser periodontal therapy is more comfortable and less invasive than traditional gum surgery. You heal faster, and you can resume your normal activities immediately following your treatment. Since this gum treatment is performed with a laser, bleeding is minimal, and there will be no stitches. Laser gum treatment is considered a conservative procedure that allows Periodontal and Implant Associates, Inc. to preserve more of your healthy gum tissue while improving the overall health of your mouth. Here are some benefits associated with laser gum treatment:

  • You will encounter less discomfort.
  • There is reduced bleeding.
  • There is reduced sensitivity.
  • Fewer post-treatment infections.
  • The treatment is faster than traditional surgery.
  • You will find the treatment more comfortable.
  • LANAP reduces gum loss.
  • Swelling is reduced.
  • Promotes regeneration of tissues supporting the gums.
  • Shortened downtime post-treatment.

Our team is dedicated to meeting your dental goals from your perspective. We will always engage and collaborate closely with you to create a personal treatment plan for restoring and maintaining your healthy and natural smile.

How Does Laser Gum
Treatment Work?

All lasers deliver energy in the form of light. When used for laser gum treatment, the laser acts as a precise cutting instrument, vaporizing the damaged tissue that it focuses on.

Laser gum treatment is an extremely efficient way to restore or improve the contour of gum tissue. Excess gum tissue or an uneven gum line often negatively affects your self-confidence with the disappointment of your smile. Teeth that look uneven, misshapen, too long, or too short can easily affect the perception of your smile. Laser energy removes the soft tissue quickly and painlessly, and allows Periodontal and Implant Associates, Inc. to pinpoint specific infected or unwanted tissue precisely without resulting in excessive bleeding. The laser cauterizes as it works, reducing any bleeding and sterilizing the area during the procedure. Common laser gum treatment procedures include:

Correcting a Gummy Smile

Lasers are now often used to reshape the gum tissue, creating a gummy smile, where the excess gum tissue covers more of the tooth, creating an imbalance of tissue to tooth.

Crown Lengthening

This procedure reshapes the gum tissue and the bone for a healthier tooth structure, which helps with placing restorations on the teeth.

Treating Tongue Frenulum

If you have a tight or thick frenulum, which is the fold of skin under the front of the tongue anchoring the tongue to the mouth floor, you will benefit from a laser frenectomy. This procedure will help young children whose tight frenulum causes them to be tongue-tied, or an infant with difficulty breastfeeding.

Removing Soft Tissue Folds

Laser treatment can remove soft tissue folds from ill-fitting dentures without any pain or sutures.

Treating Cold Sores

Laser gum treatment will reduce healing time and discomfort from cold sores.

Nerve Regeneration

Laser gum treatment will help regenerate damaged nerves and blood vessels.

Removing Benign Tumors

Lasers will remove tumors from the gums, palate, and sides of the cheeks and lips, all pain-free and suture-free.

TMJ (temporomandibular joint) Treatment

Lasers can also reduce pain and inflammation in the TMJ joint.

Your Laser Gum Treatment Costs

The cost of your laser gum treatment will vary depending on your individual situation and your personalized treatment plan. Periodontal and Implant Associates, Inc. will share with you the proposed cost of your laser gum treatment and the available payment options before we begin, so that we can make the best choice for your situation together.

We Change Lives One Smile at a Time

It is our mission at Periodontal and Implant Associates, Inc. to educate and provide every patient with the best periodontal and dental care found in Alabama. The attention to detail by our dental team achieves quality and successful dental results with healthy and beautiful smiles for all patients. We collaborate to realize a shared vision of excellence. We are committed to:

  • Listening to those we have the opportunity to serve.
  • Earn the trust and respect of every patient, profession, and community.
  • Exceeding your expectations.
  • Ensure a creative, challenging, and compassionate professional environment.
  • Striving for continuous improvement at all levels.

You can find Periodontal and Implant Associates, Inc. at 315 Second St. SE, Cullman, AL, 35055. Or give us a call today at (256) 734-8588.

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