Suffering from gum disease? If you have gum disease, your gum tissue may not respond to good oral hygiene and nonsurgical treatments. In that case, your dentist may recommend laser gum surgery. Laser surgery is a breakthrough in the treatment of gum disease. Dental Implant and Laser Surgical Specialists, which is located in Tustin, CA, and serving the Orange, Tustin, Santa Ana, and Irvine, CA, area, offers treatments for gum disease. Dr. Ramyar Elyassian is one of the finest dentists in Tustin, CA, serving the Orange, Tustin, Santa Ana, and Irvine, CA, area.
The Risks of Gum Disease
Periodontal disease, also called gum disease, is a serious gum infection. Untreated gum disease can destroy your gums, erode your jawbone, and lead to loss of teeth. Gum disease disease is also linked to many health problems such as diabetes, heart disease, heart attacks, stroke, and premature births. Gum disease has even been linked with dementia. Periodontal disease treatment can improve your health and lower these risks.
How Laser Surgery Works
Laser surgery removes diseased gum tissue through the use of laser light. After administering local anesthesia, a dentist places a fiber optic strand between the gum and tooth. Pulses of laser light destroys bacteria and sterilize the site. A second periodontal probe removes plaque buildup on the tooth through the use of high frequency vibrations. Lastly, the dentist makes a final pass with the fiber optic strand, causing a small blood clot to form. The blood clot will promote reattachment of the tooth and gum during the healing process.
Benefits of the Procedure
Laser surgery offers better clinical results while reducing the need for more invasive therapies. Laser surgery doesn’t cut into your gums like traditional gum surgery. Lasers eliminate the need for dental drills. This reduces the pressure and discomfort that patients feel. With minimal discomfort, you will feel more relaxed and less anxious during treatment. The procedure is safe for all patients, including those with chronic diseases.
Life After the Procedure
After the procedure, your dentist will give you a set of instructions for self care. You will only be allowed to eat certain foods and have to follow certain oral hygiene instructions. Follow-up visits to check for complications usually occur after one week, one month and three months after the procedure. The level of success can only be determined about a healing period between 9 and 12 months.
Say goodbye to gum disease for good! Call Dental Implant and Laser Surgical Specialists at (714) 730-3746 today to schedule an appointment in our office in Tustin, CA, and serving the Orange, Tustin, Santa Ana, and Irvine, CA, areas. We will help you heal your gum disease once and for all. You will experience exemplary service and state-of-the-art care at Dental Implant and Laser Surgical Specialists!