{"id":175,"date":"2022-01-05T12:49:00","date_gmt":"2022-01-05T12:49:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.daradds.com\/blog\/?p=175"},"modified":"2022-03-21T12:51:27","modified_gmt":"2022-03-21T12:51:27","slug":"alhambra-dentist-explains-laser-periodontal-therapy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.daradds.com\/blog\/2022\/01\/05\/alhambra-dentist-explains-laser-periodontal-therapy\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Expect from Laser Periodontal Therapy for Gum Disease"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.daradds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Illustration-of-laser-periodontal-therapy-performed-by-Alhambra-dentist-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Illustration of laser periodontal therapy performed by Alhambra dentist\" class=\"wp-image-176\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.daradds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Illustration-of-laser-periodontal-therapy-performed-by-Alhambra-dentist-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.daradds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Illustration-of-laser-periodontal-therapy-performed-by-Alhambra-dentist-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.daradds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Illustration-of-laser-periodontal-therapy-performed-by-Alhambra-dentist-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.daradds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Illustration-of-laser-periodontal-therapy-performed-by-Alhambra-dentist.jpg 1430w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.daradds.com\/periodontal-disease.html\">Gum disease<\/a> is a serious oral health condition that can wreck your smile and endanger your overall well-being. If you have been diagnosed with it, you should undergo treatment as soon as possible. But what type of treatment is best? Your Alhambra dentist may recommend laser periodontal therapy. Let\u2019s talk about how this service works and what you can expect from it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is Laser Periodontal Therapy?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When gum disease invades the mouth, bacteria flourish along the gumline and in the pockets between the gums and teeth. A laser can remove portions of diseased tissue <em>and <\/em>get rid of bacteria in the gum pockets. This form of treatment may be used along with other forms of periodontal therapy, such as scaling and root planing (a deep cleaning of the mouth), for maximum effectiveness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benefits of Laser Periodontal Therapy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>More and more dentists are favoring the use of lasers as a form of effective gum disease treatment due to the many benefits they offer, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Patients enjoy a reduced recovery time.<\/li><li>Minimal anesthesia is required.<\/li><li>Lasers are extremely accurate and precise.<\/li><li>The use of lasers results in little to no bleeding, as well as less swelling and pain compared to procedures performed with traditional instruments.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recovery from Laser Periodontal Therapy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For most patients, recovery from laser periodontal therapy is fairly easy. You may experience some mild bleeding and discomfort, and as well gum and tooth sensitivity. Avoiding crunchy, hot, and spicy foods can help you avoid irritation to the tissues that underwent treatment. Maintaining excellent oral hygiene is also important because it will prevent infections and new flare-ups of gum disease. The length of your recovery time will depend mostly on the extent of your original treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cost of Laser Periodontal Therapy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The cost of laser periodontal therapy varies from patient to patient and depends on how unique needs. If gum disease is affecting only a small portion of your mouth, you will logically spend less than someone whose condition is much more extensive. Before you commit to anything, your dental team can provide cost estimates. They can also help you find out if your insurance will reduce your out-of-pocket obligation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is Laser Periodontal Therapy Right for You?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your dentist or periodontist is the best person to determine what form of treatment will best address your needs. Most patients are eligible to undergo it, including many who are suffering from advanced gum disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Laser gum therapy isn\u2019t yet a widely available treatment, but if a dentist near you offers it, it is certainly worth exploring as one of the most effective and conservative ways to address gum disease!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Meet the Practice<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Advanced Dentistry of Alhambra features a large team of dental experts. We even have an on-staff periodontist (a dentist who specializes in treating the gums), Dr. Calvin Dang, who is experienced in performing many forms of gum disease treatment. He and our team are proud to offer laser periodontal therapy. To learn more about it and how our practice may be able to serve you, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.daradds.com\/contact-us.html\">contact us<\/a> at 626-289-6131.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Gum disease is a serious oral health condition that can wreck your smile and endanger your overall well-being. If you have been diagnosed with it, you should undergo treatment as soon as possible. But what type of treatment is best? Your Alhambra dentist may recommend laser periodontal therapy. 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