Periodontal Laser Treatment Pros

LANAP offers several benefits over traditional gum disease surgery, which is why many patients turn to this procedure as an alternative. Some of the pros of laser periodontal treatment include:

• It’s Effective: LANAP is highly effective in managing varying degrees of gum disease. It’s also highly accurate at targeting infected tissue. As a result, LANAP leaves your healthy gums intact, which significantly reduces the chance of tooth loss. In very severe cases, LANAP may be combined with other treatment options.
• Less Pain: Because laser treatments are less invasive than gum flap surgery, you can expect significantly less pain. While you may experience some minor discomfort during the procedure, your surgeon may administer a local anaesthetic to help manage it.
• Shorter Recovery: Since LANAP doesn’t require an incision, you can expect to be back to normal within a few days unlike gum surgery which can take 2-4 weeks. A shorter recovery time also helps reduce the chance of infection post-surgery.
• It Won’t Impact Your Bite Or Smile: Because there are no incisions, you won’t have to deal with sutures or bleeding after laser treatment, so there won’t be any impact on your bite or smile. You’ll be back to feeling like yourself in no time.