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Sep
Overcome Gum Disease with the Revolutionary Laser Periodontal Treatment
Discomfort and downtime are the major concerns of most patients seeking periodontal treatment. Traditional treatments like periodontal cleaning and gum flap surgery sound intimidating, which can scare patients with gum disease.
Over the past years, lasers have revolutionized the medical field, and dental care isn’t an exception. Family Dental Center of Manteca offers laser-assisted periodontal therapy to achieve healthy, infection-free gums without invasive treatments. Laser periodontal treatments achieve similar results to traditional treatments but with less discomfort and downtime.
Why should I be concerned with gum disease?
Periodontal disease is the infection of the gingival tissues and the surrounding teeth-supporting bone. Several factors, including smoking, genetics, and immune-suppressing diseases, can cause gum disease. However, the common cause of gum infections is poor oral hygiene. When you fail to brush and floss your teeth diligently, a sticky, colorless film builds up in your mouth. The harmful bacteria in dental plaque secrete toxins that irritate your gums, causing tenderness, redness, and swelling.
Gum disease is destructive. When you fail to treat the early form of periodontal disease (gingivitis), the infection attacks the periodontal ligaments, causing gums to recede (pull away) from the teeth. Gum recession creates deep periodontal pockets, which become suitable hiding grounds for calcified plaque (tartar) and bad bacteria.
Untreated gum disease attacks the teeth-supporting bone, and soon, your teeth will become loose and distort your bite. Worse yet, uncontrolled gum disease can create an “inflammation overload” in the body, putting you at risk of diabetes, cardiovascular problems, respiratory complications, and other systemic issues.
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How does laser periodontal treatment work?
Traditionally, dentists treat advanced gum disease with methods that rely on scalpels and sutures. The cut-and-sew method works, but it’s invasive and leads to a protracted recovery. Instead of using manual tools, laser therapy uses high-energy light to remove diseased tissues, calcified deposits, anaerobes, and other unhealthy materials around the periodontium. Lasers target the infected tissues with precision, leaving the healthy ones unscathed. Laser therapy also stimulates tissue regeneration, improving recovery.
Although laser periodontal therapy is minimally invasive, you’ll need post-op instructions to hasten healing. Avoid strenuous activities for at least 24 hours, and refrain from brushing and flossing the treated area. Your gums may feel sore and tender after treatment, but this is expected as your tissues heal and regenerate. Many people resume their everyday activities after 24 hours, but you need 2-3 weeks for full recovery.
What are the benefits of laser-assisted periodontal care?
Here are the benefits of using laser therapy to treat gum disease.
- Minimally invasive treatment
- Targeted treatment leaves the healthy tissues intact
- Less pain and bleeding
- Most treatments don’t need anesthetics
- The treatment is fast, requiring 1-2 sessions for many cases
- Quick recovery
- Lasers stimulate tissue regeneration
- The lasers target the deep periodontal pockets without gum flap surgery
Do you need laser periodontal treatment?
Are you ready for healthy, infection-free gums with laser therapy? Call (209) 420-1205 to schedule an appointment with Drs. Mircea Mitu and George D’Louhy. Laser therapy is quick, minimally invasive, and has little downtime. Whether you have mild or complex gum disease, you’ll be back to your best in no time!
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Mircea Mitu DDS, FICOI
Dr. Mircea Mitu has almost three decades of dental experience, including nine years of associateship and managing clinical practices in the East Bay Area and several years of practice and academic positions in prosthodontics. Before setting up his practice, he completed hundreds of hours in postgraduate dentistry. He has attended prestigious organizations like the UCLA Center for Aesthetic Program and Misch International Implant Institute.Dr. Mitu is a member of the American Dental Association, California Dental Association, and San Joaquin County Dental Association and is a Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists.
George D’Louhy DDS, MS
Dr. George D’Louhy is a respected orthodontist who has been practicing for 30 years. Dr. D’Louhy earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from St. Louis University and completed further advanced training to receive his Speciality in Orthodontics MS degree from St. Louis University School of Orthodontics.As a specialist in Orthodontics, Dr. D’Louhy applies his three decades of experience and his expertise using Full Banded Orthodontics and other treatments to help patients achieve stunning smiles. Dr. D’Louhy is trusted for his technical skills and ability to work with patients and their parents to create beautiful, healthy smiles.
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