If your gums look swollen, are tender to minor pressure, or start to bleed following brushing and flossing, what you are experiencing is likely periodontal disease. According to a study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an estimated 64.7 million American adults have some form of periodontitis. While the early stage, gingivitis, can be reversed with diligent at-home care and regular visits to the dentist, the further gum disease advances, the more involved treatment becomes.
Fortunately for those with this widely-prevalent condition, technological advances have made it possible for dentists to resolve even complex periodontal cases in a more predictable, comfortable manner. Hard-and-soft tissue dental lasers enhance gum disease procedures to improve outcomes. If the state of your gums has you concerned, consider how laser-assisted periodontal treatment simplifies oral health recovery.
A Precise, Minimally-Invasive Option
Dentists work hard to perfect the way they perform comfortable and effective procedures. Despite this dedication to refining their technique, traditional instruments alone may limit the level of precision dentists can achieve. When treating periodontal disease, this can mean altering otherwise healthy gum tissue to remove areas of infection completely.
No matter the treatment they are used for, dental lasers give dentists an exceptional amount of control. During periodontal care, having this pinpoint accuracy allows dentists to reach affected areas easier, enabling a more conservative approach. This technology makes it possible to target only infected tissue, leaving the surrounding gingiva untouched. In addition to preserving oral health, many patients also report shorter recovery periods following these procedures.
Improving Periodontal Health Quickly
There are many ways in which laser-assisted periodontal treatment expedites the process of regaining healthy gums. In the hands of an experienced dentist, dental laser procedures are often completed in half the time of their traditional counterparts. This is especially true when combining the use of conventional and laser instruments.
It’s not just precision that makes this possible, but the naturally advantageous properties lasers have when treating soft tissue. Ongoing research on diode lasers (those used most commonly by dentists) show that these significantly reduce bacterial growth and promote gum reattachment as result of their very design. This addresses two major contributors to oral health concerns – bacterial growth and deep periodontal pockets that foster disease development.
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Though common, there’s no reason to let gum disease impact the quality of your smile and life. To help her patients overcome periodontal issues and enjoy long-lasting oral health, Dr. Shu Ping Rong and her team provide personalized care and comprehensive treatment with the latest dental technology.
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