Laser Assisted Periodontal Surgery

If you have just been diagnosed with periodontal disease, commonly referred to as gum disease, you are not alone. Approximately 75% of the population struggles with this disease. We are excited to provide you with the latest method of treatment.

Our primary concern is for your comfort and safety. You will be prescribed antibiotics to prevent the possibility of infection and to take Motrin (ibuprofen) to control micro-inflammation and swelling. Some patients may need to take an oral sedative prior to the procedure – this is just to help you relax. If you chose to take an oral sedative, please follow the instructions that were provided to you.

Laser therapy is a relatively painless procedure. Most patients experience little to no discomfort. Depending on your individual pain tolerance, you can expect to return to work the day after surgery.

One of the contributing factors of periodontal disease is trauma from tooth to tooth contact; therefore we will adjust your bite. It will be necessary to make small adjustments to your teeth so that they all function equally (bite together with an even amount of force).

Periodontal disease is a chronic infection. Laser therapy is an excellent form of treatment, but it is not a cure. There is no cure for periodontal disease.The goal of treatment is to reverse some of the effects of the disease and to help you maintain a healthy mouth.

Your home care is very important. We will make certain recommendations regarding your home care custom fit to your mouth. This may include an antibacterial mouth rinse, electric toothbrushes, and/or Waterpik. We cannot stress enough the importance of good daily hygiene habits. In addition, we will continue to schedule 3 month maintenance appointments with one of our hygienists.

By continuing this partnership, we will help you to treat this serious disease. Our goal is to assist you with obtaining the best care for your mouth and to preserve good overall health.