Modern dental technologies such as dental lasers provide an edge against even the most pervasive gum disease cases. Advanced laser-based gum treatment helps dentists manage gingivitis and periodontitis more efficiently and comfortably. Dental lasers make the fight against gum disease more effective when combined with professional teeth cleaning at a dental clinic. Not only does laser disinfection treatment help remove diseased or damaged gum tissue by harnessing the precision and control of new dental technology, it also speeds up the healing process.
What Is Laser Pocket Disinfection?
Laser pocket disinfection (LPD) is a laser dental procedure typically performed as an addition to a standard dental cleaning procedure. It is commonly offered at a dental clinic as part of advanced gum treatment. Its purpose is to eliminate harmful bacteria living in pockets between the gums and teeth bacteria that routine teeth cleaning alone may not fully reach.
Who Is Laser Pocket Disinfection For?
Dentists commonly recommend laser pocket disinfection for patients suffering from gingivitis or more advanced periodontitis (gum disease.) If you’re experiencing gum disease symptoms like swelling, sensitivity, redness, or bleeding, you could have gum disease, in which case your dentist might well recommend LPD to improve your gum health.
How Does Laser Pocket Disinfection Help the Patient?
Harmful bacteria cause the infection associated with gum disease. Laser pocket disinfection helps elteethiminate these bacteria and the toxins they produce, improving overall gum health. In many cases, laser-assisted gum treatment combined with professional teeth cleaning is sufficient to control or completely eliminate gum disease and restore healthy gums.
Moreover, the benefits of eliminating gingivitis and periodontitis can extend beyond simply restoring the patient’s healthy teeth and gums. Research suggests gum disease is linked to diseases of the immune and circulatory systems and that it has the potential to aggravate arthritis.
The Benefits of Laser Gum Disinfection Treatment
- Precision targeting
- Effective bacterial reduction
- Stimulating tissue regeneration
- Minimally invasive
- Inflammation reduction
What Is It Like to Experience Laser Pocket Disinfection?
LPD takes 10-15 minutes and is painless and non-invasive. A trained professional uses a state-of-the-art dental laser that passes harmlessly through healthy tissue but destroys bacteria and the toxins they produce. Patients experience immediate improvement in natural gum health, and there’s no healing period or downtime afterward.
Post-treatment care
After the procedure is complete, taking care of your gums is fairly simple, and involves the typical routines: brushing, flossing, and regular check-ups.
In short, when a dentist recommends laser pocket disinfection, the patient can rest easy in the knowledge that the treatment will be fast, pain free, and effective.
